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Pirates Showing Trust in New Third Baseman vs. White Sox

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates are still tinkering in finding their best lineup, but a new option has emerged at third base. Jacob Gonzalez starts for the Pirates at third base against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sept.

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Bryan Reynolds Getting Hot at Crucial Time for Pirates

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates need their veterans stepping up and Bryan Reynolds is back to doing just that. The Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds played a big role in the 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in the series opener at Rate Field on Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 9

How Pirates Can Earn NL Wild Card Spot

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates just won't go away. The Pirates traveled to the Windy City to take on the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs in a critical road trip.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 9

Pirates Offense Shuts Down Concerns Against White Sox

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates did something vs. the Chicago White Sox that they hadn't done in quite some time. The Pirates took a 5-0 lead in the first inning, 7-0 in the second inning and went on to win 9-3 at Rate Field on Sept.

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Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Mason Montgomery News / Just Baseball / September 9

How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season

During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were defined by one thing: a lack of bullpen depth, and more specifically, a lack of a lockdown closer.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 9

Time to Talk About Pirates Next Elite Pitcher

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates knew the talent they had in starting pitcher Bubba Chandler when they drafted him out of high school, and it's now coming to fruition.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Hot-hitting Pirates jump on White Sox early in win

Spencer Horwitz had two hits and drove in three runs, including an RBI single in a five-run first inning, and Bubba Chandler pitched six sharp innings as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 8

Pirates Place Relief Pitcher on Injured List Before White Sox Game

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates can't seem to avoid injuries and this one has hit their bullpen. The Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson on the 15-day injured list with right hip impingement ahead of the series opener vs.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 8

3 Keys to Pirates' Series Victory Over White Sox

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates kick off the most important stretch of their regular season as they take on the Chicago White Sox, followed by a series with NL Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 8

3 Things Pirates Must Do to Make Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Pirates ' playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread. That being said, there's still at least the slim chance of a miracle run by the Pirates that gets them back into the postseason for the first time since 2015.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 8

Pirates Have Next Great Catching Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great prospects for the future, including one catcher who could be a star at the position. Axiel Plaz had a great season at High-A Greensboro, his best yet, showing off his bat and proving that he has great potential for the Pirates.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates Still Have Realistic Shot at Playoffs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten back to winning ways, and they must continue that as they come towards the end of the season. The Pirates are 71-73 overall and five and a half games back in the National League Wild Card race with just 18 games left in the 2026 season.

Kirby Yates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates Believe Good News is Coming From Kirby Yates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently lost right-handed relief pitcher Kirby Yates to injury, but it's likely he returns in the near future. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke on Yates' latest injury on The Pirates Insider Show on 93.7 The Fan that he should come back once they can activate him off the injured list.

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Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates' Henry Davis Making Big Changes at Plate

PITTSBURGH — Henry Davis has struggled at the plate with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he believes he's figured out one of his flaws. Davis hit a solo home run for the Pirates against the Los Angeles Angels , which turned out to be the winning run in the 1-0 shutout victory in the series finale at PNC Park on Sept.

Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates' Edward Florentino Coming Through on Potential

PITTSBURGH — Edward Florentino is one of the best future talents for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his 2026 season showed he's only getting better. Florentino excelled this year, hitting 27 home runs, with 24 coming at High-A Greensboro and three at Single-A Bradenton on a rehab assignment .

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates' Paul Skenes Excels in One Key Area vs. Angels

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes hasn't had the season the Pittsburgh Pirates expected, but he's still finding ways to succeed despite it. Skenes had one of his better starts recently, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings in the 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale at PNC Park on Sept.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Pirates Call Up Player for Series Finale With Angels

The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding another option to their position-player group ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, recalling outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioning infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 6

Paul Skenes halts winless stretch as Pirates blank Angels

Paul Skenes allowed four hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings and Henry Davis homered for the lone run of the game as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the visiting Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 6

Pirates Scuffle in Pivotal Loss to Angels

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the second game of their three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels looking to take the series after an electric game-one win.

Luke Weaver News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Pirates pitcher blames poison ivy for his recent struggles

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Luke Weaver has been a disappointment since the team acquired him a month ago at the MLB trade deadline. He has dealt with one highly unusual issue that has at least something to do with that.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

Since joining the Pirates, Luke Weaver's numbers have taken a dip from what they were with the Mets, and he recently revealed what one of the issues might be.

Konnor Griffin's return could be the Pirates' last hope of clinching a spot in the postseason

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Konnor Griffin's return could be the Pirates' last hope of clinching a spot in the postseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates' last hope for clinching the final NL Wild Card spot could be helped by the return of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The 20-year-old

MLB releases spring training schedule as dark cloud looms over 2027

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Reds Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal

The Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Dominic Fletcher. He will report to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old had elected free agency in mid-August after triggering a release clause in his minor league pact with the Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

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