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On YouTubePaul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / August 18
Pirates could pump brakes on Paul Skenes 
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is having another great season for his team and is the main reason the team is still exciting to watch down the stretch.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
The Onion Rips Pirates in Hilarious Irresponsible Marketing Story
The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again the laughing stock of national media headlines: just not at the same publications as usual. Satirical newspaper The Onion ran a piece criticizing the Pirates for encouraging youth fandom.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Promote Rising Catcher Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a promising catcher prospect that they recently moved up in their farm system. The Pirates promoted catcher Axiel Plaz from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro on Aug.
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Pitcher Accepting of New Bullpen Role
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher will have a new role with the organization, but one that he is understanding and accepting of. Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that they moved left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney from the starting rotation to the bullpen for the rest of the season, ahead of the series finale vs.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates GM Updates Oneil Cruz's Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without one of their top players, who recently suffered an injury that has kept him out the past few games.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Announce Next Paul Skenes Start
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes will take the mound once again in 2025, taking on an unfamiliar opponent. Skenes will start the series opener vs.
Konnor Griffin News / Bucs Dugout / August 18
MLB’s top prospect Konnor Griffin promoted to Double-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been making waves lately for the strength of their farm system, as it was just ranked ninth-best in baseball. Among their top prospects is Konnor Griffin, who along with enjoying an incredible first year in professional baseball, was named the top prospect in MLB.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 18
Pittsburgh Pirates Promoting Top Minor League Prospect to Double-A Altoona
The best prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system is moving on up. It was reported by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo that the consensus top prospect in baseball, shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin (No.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / August 18
AL-leading Blue Jays take on challenge in facing Pirates' Paul Skenes
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to improve their standing in the chase for the best record in the American League as they head to Pittsburgh on Monday night to face Pirates ace right-hander Paul Skenes.
Ronny Simon News / Bucs Dugout / August 17
Ronny Simon is the newest auditioner for open spots in 2026
Like most years for the Pittsburgh Pirates, now is not the time to be most concerned about winning games, unfortunately (although the fact that many veterans
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Promote Top Prospect Konnor Griffin
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best future stars in baseball in Konnor Griffin and have put him on the next step in his journey towards the MLB.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates End Series With Late Loss to Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Go For Series Win vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the Chicago Cubs for the last time at Wrigley Field in 2025, aiming for a series win. The Pirates won 3-2 in the series opener over the Cubs on Aug.
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Struggles Again in Latest Outing
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has struggled over his past few outings and his most recent start was no exception.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Pirates to move Andrew Heaney to bullpen role
Andrew Heaney will be utilized out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season.
Jack Suwinski News / Field Level Media / August 15
Jack Suwinski's late homer lifts Pirates past Cubs
Jack Suwinski played the hero in his hometown on Friday as his ninth-inning home run lifted the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / August 15
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Transactions 8/15/25
The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field with a 51-71 record. Outside of the playoff hunt, the Pirates aim to finish their season strong, heading into the 2026 season.
Ryan Borucki News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15
Pirates designate veteran lefty for assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki for assignment, manager Don Kelly announced to reporters prior to this afternoon’s game (link via Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).
Andrew McCutchen News / Fastball on SI / August 15
Pittsburgh Pirates Veteran Makes Franchise History Despite Lack of Hits
Andrew McCutchen has always been a master of getting on base, and that hasn't changed in the twilight years of his big league career. The 38-year-old designated hitter is hitless over his last five games, as he hasn't notched an actual base hit since Aug.
Bryan Reynolds News / Last Word On Sports / August 14
Don’t Write Off One Pirates Veteran Yet
The 2025 season hasn’t been kind to Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds, but don’t write him off yet. He’s had a disappointing season, delivering a stat line of .247/.305/.404, 13 HR, and 61 RBI entering Friday’s action.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation
It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 14
Inside the Greensboro Grasshoppers’ Historic Run as the Pirates’ High-A Juggernaut
In Minor League Baseball, team records are often put on the back burner. Player development always comes first, as teams want to see their minor leaguers succeed.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery
The Pirates informed reporters on Wednesday, including Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, that catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez has undergone ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 13
Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on 7-day concussion list
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Oneil Cruz on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday following his collision in the outfield during a loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13
Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race
The NL Cy Young race has started to heat up in recent weeks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13
Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes may continue to be one of the top contenders for the National League Cy Young Award, but there is one place where he has appeared mortal this season.
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