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Pirates About to Learn if David Bednar Trade Was Worth It

Pirates About to Learn if David Bednar Trade Was Worth It

There's no better time than right now for the Pittsburgh Pirates to evaluate whether or not the return from their trade of David Bednar to the New York Yankees at last year's deadline was worth it.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Pirates Make Multiple Moves After 2 Straight Losses

Pirates Make Multiple Moves After 2 Straight Losses

The Pittsburgh Pirates made four pitching staff moves Friday after dropping their second straight game, recalling right-handers Thomas Harrington and Antwone

Dennis Santana News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Pirates Make Decision on Struggling Dennis Santana

Pirates Make Decision on Struggling Dennis Santana

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting two of their most promising pitching prospects as they work through a difficult pre-All Star stretch.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 10

Who will the Pirates draft? Mock drafts may hold the answers

The MLB Draft is this weekend in Philadelphia, and there are plenty of mock drafts circulating and predicting who each team is going to take with their first round pick.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Three Players Pirates Should Take Fifth Overall in MLB Draft

Three Players Pirates Should Take Fifth Overall in MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing for one of the most important parts of the season, with the 2026 MLB Draft soon approaching. The first

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10
What Does a Perfect MLB Draft Look Like for the Pirates?

What Does a Perfect MLB Draft Look Like for the Pirates?

Heading into the 2026 MLB Draft, the vibe around the Pittsburgh Pirates is far different than at this point in past years. Currently sitting at 47-47, the Pirates are just five games out of an NL Wild Card spot, and with an active deadline, they have a real shot to make things interesting down the stretch.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Pirates Add Young Pitching Help Before MLB Draft

Pirates Add Young Pitching Help Before MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding reinforcements as they try to keep their National League Wild Card hopes alive heading into the MLB Draft and All-Star weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Pirates Could Make Big Trade Before MLB Draft

Pirates Could Make Big Trade Before MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the 2026 MLB Draft ahead of them this weekend, but they don't have to wait years before they improve their roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 10

Pirates offense impressive through first half

Major League Baseball is at the halfway point in its season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates offense has been one of the best in baseball in the first half of the year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9
Pirates Takeaways: Skenes, Jones, O'Hearn Steal Show, But Still Not Enough

Pirates Takeaways: Skenes, Jones, O'Hearn Steal Show, But Still Not Enough

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has been the culprit for many defeats this season and they were once again the problem vs. the Atlanta Braves.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Jared Jones News / The Lead / July 9
Was Pulling Jared Jones in the Midst of a Perfect Game the Right Move?

Was Pulling Jared Jones in the Midst of a Perfect Game the Right Move?

History was made at PNC Park on July 7. Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs, and he recorded a Pirates single-game record 10 RBIs. On July 8, PNC Park almost witnessed history again.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9
Starting pitchers bid to regain form in finale of Braves-Pirates series

Starting pitchers bid to regain form in finale of Braves-Pirates series

Bryce Elder and fellow right-hander Mitch Keller are seeking answers to their recent woes on the mound. Their quests will continue on Thursday afternoon when they square off as Keller's Pittsburgh Pirates host Elder's Atlanta Braves in the decisive contest of their three-game series.

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 The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pirates removing Jared Jones leads to historic loss

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game
Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets' pitching disaster
Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance
Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues
Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate ‘selfish’ after 3-HR game

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate ‘selfish’ after 3-HR game

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It marked the first win for Paul Skenes since May 12, and he went six innings, allowing just two runs as he moved to 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Konnor Griffin Sends Personal Message After Unfortunate News

Konnor Griffin Sends Personal Message After Unfortunate News

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a step forward during the 2026 MLB season, entering Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with a 47-45 record. Only three games back of a National League Wild Card spot, Pittsburgh is continuing to build around one of baseball’s most exciting young cores.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Pirates To Place Endy Rodríguez On Injured List

Pirates To Place Endy Rodríguez On Injured List

The Pirates are going to place catcher Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain, manager Don Kelly tells reporters, including Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Bold Claim After Ryan O’Hearn’s Big Game

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Bold Claim After Ryan O’Hearn’s Big Game

Paul Skenes called it the best performance he has ever seen from a teammate after Ryan O'Hearn delivered one of the most historic nights in Pittsburgh Pirates history on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again

For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O'Hearn accomplishing the feat on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn joins Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in rare club

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn joins Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in rare club after blowout win over Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ryan O'Hearn now belongs to a club that includes Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.

Dave Roberts provides major update on Shohei Ohtani's Home Run Derby plans
Shohei Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Dodgers edge Rockies in 11th
Dodgers among potential Aroldis Chapman trade suitors
MLB has an All-Star Game selection problem
The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz
Braxton Ashcraft News / The Lead / July 7
Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher

Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher

As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Konnor Griffin Diagnosed With Torn Tendon In Left Hand

Konnor Griffin Diagnosed With Torn Tendon In Left Hand

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger on his left hand, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He could continue trying to play through the injury, but the Bucs are leaning toward shutting him down and letting the injury heal, per the report.

Paul Skenes News / Just Baseball / July 6
A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles

A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles

The first two seasons of Paul Skenes’ career with the Pittsburgh Pirates were nothing shy of historic, as he made waves in nearly every way possible. Having

Yunior Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte

NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte

Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 5
Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about

Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about

Major League Baseball announced its selections for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, and it will feature a lot of the expected names and the best players in baseball.

Something is wrong with Skenes
Dodgers, Phillies, Braves land five players for All-Star Game
Angels' Mike Trout named All-Star Game starter for first time since 2019
Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in All-Star Game
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s reason for backing out of All-Star Game revealed
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez

Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez

While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost. 

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