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Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 13
Ryan O'Hearn Shows Pirates Just How Valuable He Is
CHICAGO — Ryan O'Hearn joined the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason as their marquee signing, and he's shown why they made him that. O'Hearn hit a three-run home run for the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning, putting them up 3-2 over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 13
Pirates' Paul Skenes Shows Up in Biggest Moment of Season
CHICAGO — Paul Skenes hasn't had many consequential starts in his MLB career, but he put up one of his better outings of the season in his most important start.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13
Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs
With a slim 3-2 lead and Paul Skenes on the mound, Don Kelly made a decision that some believe sank the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes. It's also one the Pirates' manager had to answer for immediately following Pittsburgh's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Esmerlyn Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Pirates Place Esmerlyn Valdez On 10-Day Injured List
The Pirates placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list today before their afternoon matchup with the Cubs. Utilityman Ronny Simon got the call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place on the active roster.
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.
Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 12
Don Kelly Gets Bullpen Wrong When Pirates Needed It Most
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a chance to win a big game against the Chicago Cubs, but manager Don Kelly's bullpen management prevented them from doing so.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / September 12
Pirates place rookie OF Esmerlyn Valdez (hamstring) on IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring injury. The Pirates recalled second baseman Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 12
Pirates' Paul Skenes Making Most Important Start of His Career
CHICAGO — Paul Skenes hasn't had a chance to pitch in high-stakes games with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but his next start is the biggest of his career so far.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 12
Pirates Pitching in Deep Trouble Without Braxton Ashcraft
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching has been much better over the past month, but they're running into a major problem in the final two weeks of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / EssentiallySports / September 12
'Holy F***': Pirates Manager Explodes After Umpires Refuse to Overturn Crucial Call
Another day, another umpiring controversy. From balls-and-strikes calls to check swings to askew hats, the MLB world witnessed plenty of controversy between the umpires and teams.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Pirates ace Paul Skenes hopes for better outcome vs. Cubs
Alex Bregman has been heating up since the All-Star break, and Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn't be happier. The three-time All-Star will look to continue his hot hitting on Saturday afternoon as the Cubs chase a series victory against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mike Clevinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
KBO’s NC Dinos Sign Mike Clevinger
The NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization announced they’ve signed right-hander Mike Clevinger (h/t to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net). It’s a six-week deal as an injury replacement for righty Curtis Taylor.
Ryan O'Hearn News / Field Level Media / September 11
Pirates activate 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn from IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back veteran first baseman and outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Pirates activated O'Hearn and optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis before falling 12-2 to the host Chicago Cubs in the opener of a three-game series.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / ESPN / September 11
Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with apparent left leg injury 
Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring himself while running to first base on a grounder in the sixth inning.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 11
Pirates enter Wrigley Field as second-hottest team in NL
Don’t look now, but the Pirates are getting hot at the right time. It’s been an uphill battle for the Bucs to erase a sizable deficit in the National League
Pirates activate O'Hearn before playing Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley...
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Announce Replacement After Season-Ending Injury News
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of right arm discomfort and recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz crush hardest home run of MLB season vs. White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates may have already lost so much pace in the postseason race, but they are still technically in the dogfight for the Wild Card spot in the NL after taking a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Konnor Griffin News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Pirates Raise Eyebrows With Sudden Konnor Griffin Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to finish off a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at Rate Field, and the lineup they posted for the finale contains one notable shift.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Pirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List
The Pirates announced that right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 7) due to discomfort in his throwing arm.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10
Watch: 6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene
Oneil Cruz looked ready to use his great size advantage during a heated moment in Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill.
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.
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.
Luke Weaver 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 News / Yardbarker / September 4
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 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.
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