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On YouTubeBubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18
Bubba Chandler Taking Next Steps for Pirates
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler was excellent in the team's recent 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Kicking off the three-game series against a quality American League opponent, Chandler was searching for a start that set the right tone for the season.
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18
Pirates Pitching Phenom Dazzles Once Again
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Seth Hernandez has shown throughout 2026 why he's one of the top future arms in the sport.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / April 18
Pirates turn to ace Paul Skenes against Rays
A day after he was presented his 2025 National League Cy Young Award, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will be on the mound to face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18
Key Piece to Pirates Success Finally Starting to Get Hot
PITTSBURGH — It's been a tough start to the season for Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, but he's showing that he's finally playing the way he needs to.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 17
Bubba Chandler shines as Pirates snap Rays' six-game streak
Bubba Chandler allowed one run over six innings and the host Pittsburgh Pirates totaled 11 hits to secure a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Oneil Cruz Homer Leads Pirates Past Rays
PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz has had a great season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and it got even better in his most recent outing. Cruz hit a go-ahead two-run
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Paul Skenes weighs in on Pirates’ 2026 city connect uniform
The Pittsburgh Pirates are wearing their 2026 City Connect uniforms against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Before the game began, starting pitcher Paul Skenes shared his opinion about the club’s new alternate uniform.
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Faces Crucial Start
PITTSBURGH -- Bubba Chandler is one of the most important pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates' season. The 23-year-old rookie is in his first full season with the MLB club, posting his first three starts of the 2026 campaign.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Pirates Send Struggling Pitcher to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned a veteran pitcher to the minor leagues on the heels of a rough stretch. After calling up right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders, the Pirates announced that they've sent fellow right-hander José Urquidy to Triple-A Indianapolis as the corresponding move.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Pirates Add Much-Needed Reliever to Bullpen
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are making another bullpen move ahead of their next series at home. The Pirates are reportedly calling up right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders ahead of their series vs.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Pirates Need to Let Konnor Griffin Learn Through Struggles
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the star prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates that will eventually become the face of the franchise, but has a long ways to go before reaching his full potential.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Winners and Losers From Pirates Series Tie With Nationals
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates battled the Washington Nationals in a four-game series, as the two squads tried to find some early season success.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17
Pirates' Paul Skenes Has Strong Stance on ABS
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has dominated almost every challenge he's faced in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, but has a different one this year that out of the realm of what he can control.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 16
Pirates vs. Nationals Takeaways: Bullpen Wastes Extra Innings Comeback Attempt
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a great chance to take a big series at home, but faltered short late on. The Pirates battled back from deficits of 4-0, 5-4 and 7-6, but ultimately fell 8-7 to the Washington Nationals at PNC Park in extra innings in the series finale.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Konnor Griffin costs Pirates 3 runs, but rebounds with incredible triple
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Washington Nationals on Thursday, as the club seeks its 12th victory on the season. Konnor Griffin turned heads during the contest after making a complete blunder on defense, only to totally redeem himself later in the game.
Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hits eye-popping 119 MPH double vs Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates delivered another thrilling moment as center fielder Oneil Cruz put his elite power on display during a clash with the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Pirates veteran pitcher out 6 weeks with knee injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates face an early-season setback as multiple injury concerns begin to impact the organization’s depth and development outlook. These challenges come during an early, critical time period in the 2026 MLB season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 04/16/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates AM Coffee Break Update finds the club at 11-7 after a 2-0 win over Washington on Wednesday. Pittsburgh leaned on a sharp pitching plan.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / April 16
Braxton Ashcraft, ascending Pirates set for finale vs. Nationals
Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft and Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin will aim to continue their respective impressive starts to the season when they take the mound Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 16
Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?
General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 15
Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system
The star pitcher shared his thoughts on this on the addition of ABS.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 04/15/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves at 10-7. They split the first two games of their series with Washington. The series included a 16-5 rout and was followed by a narrow 5-4 loss.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 14
Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace
Even on a night the Pittsburgh Pirates enjoy an offensive explosion, ace Paul Skenes shares in the headlines.
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