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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.

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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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How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Three Takeaways: Pirates Finally Figure it Out Against Marlins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they'd take their first sweep post All-Star break, but managed to find some positive towards the end. The Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 13-1 in the series finale at loanDepot Park on Aug.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Four Pirates Pitching Prospects That Could Start in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have 40 games left in the 2026 season, giving them chances to use their younger pitchers and see what they can contribute.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Pirates' Endy Rodríguez Dealing With Another Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many of their best players miss time with injury and catcher Endy Rodríguez is doing so once again. The Pirates place Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation on 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.

Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.

Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Pirates Name New Leadoff Hitter vs. Marlins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need anyone to bolster their struggling offense in their lineup, and a new leadoff hitter may do just that. The Pirates have first baseman Spencer Horwitz leading off against the Miami Marlins in the series finale at loanDepot Park on Aug.

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Paul Skenes News / The Spun / August 13

Paul Skenes Faces Backlash For Beach Photos With Livvy Dunne

Paul Skenes' 2026 MLB season is not going as planned. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace is 9-11 on the season with a 3.88 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. Those are not bad numbers.

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.

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Pirates Receive Oneil Cruz Update After 51 Missed Games

The Pittsburgh Pirates received a great update on centerfielder Oneil Cruz on Friday morning. Cruz has been out for the Pirates since June 8th and he is currently on the 60-day injured list with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / August 5