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Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs

Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take aim at their fifth victory in six games when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Phoenix.

Bryan Reynolds News / Bucs Dugout / May 7

Bryan Reynolds joins elite Pirates company

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks last night 1-0 in a Paul Skenes gem, but it was Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds that made the history.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pirates manager Don Kelly reveals concern before pulling Paul Skenes vs. Diamondbacks

Pirates manager Don Kelly reveals concern before pulling Paul Skenes vs. Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 1-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, but the Don Kelly decision to pull Paul Skenes after eight scoreless innings became the biggest storyline postgame.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7
Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes allowed two hits over eight stellar innings and Brandon Lowe hit a towering homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates Have One of MLB's Best Pitching Prospects

Pirates Have One of MLB's Best Pitching Prospects

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great farm system with one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball. Right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez recently came in at 10th overall in the latest top 100 re-ranking from Baseball America for the month of May, less than a year after the Pirates drafted him sixth overall.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates' Jared Jones Shows He Clearly Needs More Time in Minors

Pirates' Jared Jones Shows He Clearly Needs More Time in Minors

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones is one pitcher the Pittsburgh Pirates can't wait to get back in their rotation, but showed in his most recent outing that he needs more time to be at his best.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/06/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-17 record following a difficult road loss to open their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a lopsided 9-0 shutout.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates Outfield Needs to Fix Costly Problem Before It's Too Late

Pirates Outfield Needs to Fix Costly Problem Before It's Too Late

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been a solid defensive team for the most part in 2026, but one crucial area they still haven't figured out yet.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 6
Pirates' Paul Skenes bids to return to form vs. Diamondbacks

Pirates' Paul Skenes bids to return to form vs. Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes attempts to bounce back from a shaky outing when the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night at Phoenix. The right-hander served up two first-inning homers and gave up five runs (three earned) and seven hits in five innings of a 10-5 loss to the St.

Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates Already Have Next Great Relief Pitcher

Pirates Already Have Next Great Relief Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong bullpen this season with one relief pitcher standing out amongst the rest. Left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto has been fantastic for the Pirates this season, with a 1.59 ERA over 17 appearances and 17.0 innings pitched, 23 strikeouts to six walks, a .107 batting average allowed (BAA) and a 0.71 WHIP.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Konnor Griffin News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Emerging as Face of MLB’s Youth Movement

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Emerging as Face of MLB’s Youth Movement

It's rare to see a teenager make his Major League Baseball debut. It's even rarer to see a guy that young have legit success in the big leagues pretty much right away.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Still Has a Big Issue to Solve

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Still Has a Big Issue to Solve

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bubba Chandler is still early in his MLB career, but his first full season is one where he hasn't fixed a key issue.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 6

Former Pirates World Series winner Bob Skinner passes away

The Pittsburgh Pirates family got some bad news, when it was announced that former Bucs outfielder/first baseman/coach and World Series champion Bob Skinner died at age 94 in San Diego.

Jared Triolo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 5
Pirates Give Defensive Infielder First Start Since Injury

Pirates Give Defensive Infielder First Start Since Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have headed out west for their road trip and have a new look to their infield. Jared Triolo will start for the Pirates at third base, as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series opener at Chase Field on May 5, marking his first start since coming off of the injured list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly. 

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Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season

How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz wasn’t happy with his stats at the plate during the 2025 season, so he set out during the offseason to change his hitting approach.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 5
Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94

Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94

Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and coach Bob Skinner, who also had managerial stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, has died. He was 94.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Pirates World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94

Pirates World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost one of their most revered players on Tuesday. World Series champion Bob Skinner passed away, per the team. He was 94 years old.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game.  That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-16 record after completing a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a tense 1-0 shutout victory at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/03/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit at 18-16 following a historic offensive display at PNC Park. The club won the series against the division-leading Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3
Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record
Ryan Harbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Pirates Release Ryan Harbin

Pirates Release Ryan Harbin

May 1: As expected, the MLB.com transaction log indicates that Harbin has been released. It stands to reason Pittsburgh will try to bring him back on a minor league contract.

Don Kelly News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game

Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game

Don Kelly got to live out every MLB manager’s dream this week — cursing out Laz Diaz. The Pittsburgh Pirates played Wednesday against the division rival St.

Ryan Harbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29
Pirates Designate Ryan Harbin For Assignment

Pirates Designate Ryan Harbin For Assignment

Pirates right-hander Ryan Harbin has been designated for assignment, per a club announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to veteran reliever Chris Devenski, whose previously reported promotion to the major league roster is now official.

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