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Pirates Make Injury Decision on Ryan O’Hearn

Pirates Make Injury Decision on Ryan O’Hearn

The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially set to lose a key piece of their lineup for a vast majority of the stretch run. The Pirates are placing left-handed slugger Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain, which carries a recovery timeline of six-to-eight weeks, MLB.com's Jason Mackey reported.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / August 1

Pirates deal for Yankees reliever

The Pittsburgh Pirates are buying at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, as it was announced today from Jeff Passan the Buccos acquired relife pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates Trade Yankees for Relief Pitcher

Pirates Trade Yankees for Relief Pitcher

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates have looked at bullpen help and finally made a move ahead of the trade deadline to address it. The Pirates traded for New York Yankees right-handed relief pitcher Camilo Doval, per Jeff Passan of ESPN .

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

A failed tenure in New York has now led to Doval being traded for a second time in as many seasons.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes? 

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Ryan Zeferjahn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Angels Relief Pitcher Could Solve Pirates' Bullpen Woes

Angels Relief Pitcher Could Solve Pirates' Bullpen Woes

CINCINNATI — It's no secret that the bullpen is a weak point for the Pittsburgh Pirates and that they'll make moves at the Aug. 3 trade deadline to help fix it.

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

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.

Evan Sisk News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates Reliever Dominates in First Rehab Assignment Outing

Pirates Reliever Dominates in First Rehab Assignment Outing

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed the services of one of their more dependable relief pitchers, but he's getting ready to making his full comeback soon.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates' Paul Skenes Reveals Reason for Struggles Against Reds

Pirates' Paul Skenes Reveals Reason for Struggles Against Reds

CINCINNATI — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes has had success vs. the Cincinnati Reds prior, but did not do so in his most recent start against them.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates React to Ryan O'Hearn Injury Against Reds

Pirates React to Ryan O'Hearn Injury Against Reds

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates just suffered one of their worst defeat of the season and also may have lost one of their best players for the foreseeable future.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.

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MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 31
Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on trade block

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on trade block

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees have emerged as a team with potential flexibility in their pitching staff.

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Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / July 31
Paul Skenes, Pirates focused on Reds, not playoffs nor trade deadline

Paul Skenes, Pirates focused on Reds, not playoffs nor trade deadline

Paul Skenes says he does not know where the Pittsburgh Pirates stand in the National League wild-card race. And that's just how he wants it. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner's start was pushed back a day, meaning he will pitch Friday when the visiting Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds in the second game of a four-game series.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / July 30
Pirates need to feel right going into 4-game series at Reds

Pirates need to feel right going into 4-game series at Reds

For all of their recent struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates can take some solace that the next starter they face is right-handed. The Pirates open a four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds and face starting pitcher Rhett Lowder -- a righty -- on Thursday after losing two straight and five of their last seven outings.

Dennis Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Dennis Santana Elects Free Agency

Dennis Santana Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Dennis Santana has cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Pirates last week, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. He has exercised his right to elect free agency.

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Jared Jones News / Field Level Media / July 29
Pirates' Jared Jones eager to continue stellar July as D-backs await

Pirates' Jared Jones eager to continue stellar July as D-backs await

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are back where they started after splitting two extra-inning games this week. The Diamondbacks lead the Pirates by one game in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League heading into the decisive contest of their three-game series in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27
Pirates Acquire Johnathan Rodríguez

Pirates Acquire Johnathan Rodríguez

The Pirates have acquired outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Baltimore, who designated him for assignment a few days ago, receives cash considerations in return.

Jose Urquidy News / Yardbarker / July 26
White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates

White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates

Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, Urquidy has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox. 

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Khristian Curtis News / Just Baseball / July 25
From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut

From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut

On July 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their most intriguing pitching prospects step on a big league mound for the first time in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians.

Jared Jones News / Yardbarker / July 25
Pirates starter Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in the rotation

Pirates starter Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in the rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones' performance has surged in July, and he has become a dominant weapon in the rotation.  

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24
Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off of MLB rosters

Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off of MLB rosters

Dennis Santana has to be feeling a sense of deja vu right now. It is probably not a good feeling. 

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Pirates Designate José Urquidy For Assignment

Pirates Designate José Urquidy For Assignment

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Shawn Ross. Fellow catcher Rafael Flores has been placed on the seven-day concussion-related injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but must do more

Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more

The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Max Fried dazzles in dominating return to Yankees rotation

Max Fried dazzles in dominating return to Yankees rotation

The New York Yankees were 2-0 winners over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, and the biggest driving force behind it was a dominant start from Max Fried in his return to the rotation for the first time in over two months.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Jose Caballero's antics in batter's box lead to another altercation

Yankees IF Jose Caballero's antics in batter's box lead to another altercation

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is not making any friends around Major League Baseball when it comes to both pitchers and umpires.

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Red Sox fall one win short of history
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 19
Surprise NL Central team expected to be aggressive ahead of trade deadline

Surprise NL Central team expected to be aggressive ahead of trade deadline

With the Aug. 3rd MLB deadline rapidly approaching, teams will soon be figuring out whether to buy or sell. One somewhat surprising team is reportedly expected to be a buyer.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 17
Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB

Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB

While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47. 

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