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Pirates Offense Awakens Against Left-Handed Pitching

For much of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a glaring weakness: hitting left-handed pitching. Entering Friday night's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Pirates carried a 10-26 record when facing a left-handed starting pitcher and had gone just 2-9 since the All-Star break against southpaw starters.

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Pirates' Flores Providing Spark for Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has been resuscitated over the last two games, and the heartbeat of that revival has a name: Rafael Flores Jr. After a prolonged offensive drought that saw the team's playoff hopes dwindle, the rookie has provided an undeniable spark.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 14

Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox

Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Flores, who had two three-run home runs during Thursday's 13-1 triumph over Miami, hit a solo home run in the second, and Lowe smashed a Jovani Moran changeup for a three-run home run in the fifth.

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates' Nick Gonzales Leaves Game After Hit by Pitch

Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales was removed from Friday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a 94.3 MPH fastball to the head in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Prospect Termarr Johnson Suffers Significant Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates' organizational depth took a significant blow this week as the club announced that second base prospect Termarr Johnson has been diagnosed with tears to the ACL and LCL in his left knee.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Pirates Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Red Sox Series Opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves Friday ahead of their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, with reliever Yohan Ramírez placed on the paternity list and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Change Entire Infield Before Red Sox Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a new series and will have a different infield than the one they had in their last game. The Pirates have Nick Gonzales at third base, Jared Triolo at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Rafael Flores Jr.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Make Several Roster Moves Before Red Sox Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next series with a roster that looks a little bit different than it did before. The Pirates placed right-handed relief pitcher Yohan Ramírez on the Major League Paternity List and recalled right-handed pitcher Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates May Have Discovered Their Best Lineup

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled offensively since the All-Star break, but look like they may have their best lineup at the current moment.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Makes MLB History vs. Marlins

PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft is still learning in his first full season as a starting pitcher in the major leagues, but he just had one of the better starts in recent history for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers vs. Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have another important series ahead of them and will need the very best from their starting pitching. The Pirates face the Boston Red Sox for a weekend series to start their six game homestand at PNC Park, Aug.

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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.

Braxton Ashcraft News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft makes impressive MLB history in dominant start vs. Marlins

Braxton Ashcraft kept the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen rested on Thursday with one of the best pitching starts in the 2026 MLB season. The Pirates starter

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Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13

Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates overwhelm Marlins with 13-1 rout

Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List

The Pirates announced Thursday that breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson is up from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common. Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.

Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Mets Sign Chris Devenski To Minor League Deal

The Mets have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He elected free agency a few days ago after being outrighted by the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 12

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from latest flop

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.

Potential timelines for Aaron Judge return revealed

Jackson Merrill's scorching stretch continues in Padres' comeback win

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Brett Baty makes big claim about Mets' winning ways after deadline fire sale

Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins

Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete

Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release

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Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Pirates Share Oneil Cruz Decision Amid Rehab Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates adjusted Oneil Cruz's rehab assignment on Tuesday, moving the All-Star center fielder from Triple-A Indianapolis to Double-A Altoona as he continues working toward a return from a fractured left hand.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10

Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality

Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Pirates are failing again, even after making attempt to compete

Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete

It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."

Blazing bats of Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. lead Mets rout of Pirates

Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release

This may be the end for Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

3 roster moves Pirates must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates blew past their usual sell-off script this year, going all-in on bullpen help with a remarkable four-arm reinforcement of Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar and Camilo Doval acquired in the days surrounding the August 3 deadline.

Mike Clevinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Mike Clevinger Granted Release By Pirates

Right-hander Mike Clevinger has triggered an opt-out clause and has been released by the Pirates, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s free to sign with any team.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / August 5