Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Spencer Horwitz News / Bucs Dugout / May 26

Why Spencer Horwitz is the Pirates most underrated hitter

Much has been made of the Pirates’ new-look offense in 2026. After posting one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history last year, the Pirates have blossomed into one of the best lineups in the sport.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 26

Pirates Starter Sticking to Plan Despite Jared Jones Return

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones will make his return to the the Pittsburgh Pirates in the near future, which will impact how the pitching staff operates moving forward.

Bryan Reynolds News / HITC / May 26

The real reason behind Bryan Reynolds’ strange season for the Pittsburgh Pirates

The simplest explanation for Bryan Reynolds’ unusual start is the one Pirates fans keep returning to: something must be wrong physically. The evidence does not really back that up.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 26

Pirates Manager Backs Konnor Griffin After Ejection

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has shown support for his players during his more than year-tenure and did so once again for shortstop Konnor Griffin.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Brandon Lowe News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Pirates' Brandon Lowe Acquisition Paying Great Dividends

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason needing to upgrade an offense that finished last in MLB in runs scored with 583. That lack of production translated to just 3.6 runs per game in 2025, also the worst mark in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 26

Pirates Slugger Making Good Progress During Injury Rehab

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed a key part of their lineup over the past week, but they may have him return sooner than they thought. Pirates

Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 26

Henry Davis Trusts the Process, And It's Working With Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed just about anyone to go up to the plate and deliver for them in their most recent game and they received that from an unlikely source.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Jacob Misiorowski dominates again as Brewers continue hot stretch

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 25

Pirates Rookie Pitcher Shows No Fear Against Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a young team, but that doesn't mean they're afraid of what they will face in the major leagues. Rookie right-handed

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Pirates’ Don Kelly not thrilled after this Konnor Griffin hit-by-pitch goes uncalled

Don Kelly made sure everyone in the ballpark knew exactly how he felt. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager was ejected Monday after umpires reviewed a play

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Henry Davis News / Field Level Media / May 25

Henry Davis' homer helps Pirates send Cubs to ninth straight loss

Henry Davis blasted a solo, go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / May 25

The Pirates’ Bullpen Is a Major Issue Costing Them Wins

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been at the bottom of baseball’s standings for years. The 2026 season has proven to be different. The Pirates have been at or over .500 since the beginning of April.

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Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / May 24

Esmerlyn Valdez homers for first MLB hit, helping Pirates top Jays

Esmerlyn Valdez stroked a two-run homer for his first career major league hit Sunday afternoon and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 24

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Skenes Struggles, Jones Continues Road Back

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 26-26 record. This follows a series-clinching 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday afternoon. In the last 24 hours, Paul Skenes had a difficult road start.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Pirates Make Konnor Griffin Decision Before Blue Jays Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a notable lineup decision before Sunday’s Game 3 matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin out of the starting lineup.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Livvy Dunne caught dropping F-bombs after Paul Skenes gives up lead-off HR

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost again to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, even though Paul Skenes was on the hill. Skenes gave up a home run to start the game, to Blue Jays slugger George Springer.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Suddenly surging Jays look to finish off sweep of Pirates

The host Toronto Blue Jays will send out Dylan Cease Sunday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. The Blue Jays have won a season-best four straight, including the first two of a three-game series with the Pirates after a 5-2 victory on Saturday.

Seth Hernandez News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Seth Hernandez Struggles, Gray goes Deep Twice

The Pirates currently hold a 26-25 record and sit 5.5 games back in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the team’s defensive errors overshadowed a career-best pitching performance.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Braxton Ashcraft Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Fifth Pitch That Changes Everything

Everyone was watching Paul Skenes. Braxton Ashcraft snuck in the back door. While the Pirates' marquee arm has absorbed the national spotlight that comes with being one of baseball’s most discussed pitching prospects, his rotation-mate has been quietly building one of the more compelling breakout cases in fantasy baseball.

Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / May 22

Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes

Before this year’s home opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates made the move their fanbase had been anxiously awaiting ever since spring training: Konnor Griffin was on his way to the show for his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd that would immediately embrace him.