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Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Changes Positions vs. Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their lineup for the series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, including having one of their best players at a different position.

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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen Addresses Difference in Baseballs

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has hit thousands of baseballs in his career, but has noted a difference in it this season. McCutchen

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Pirates rumors: The pitcher expected to get ‘healthy’ trade return

The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to deal several players ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of their pitchers is getting a lot of interest, and it’s not Paul Skenes.

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How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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Paul Skenes News / Fastball on SI / June 15

Paul Skenes Has Made Some Undesirable History Despite Insane Stretch This Season

Despite putting together an incredible recent stretch on the mound, Pittsburgh Pirates' ace Paul Skenes is in a class all his own in some undesirable baseball history.

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The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

Attending a Major League Baseball game can provide memories for all fans. However, in this day and age, that doesn't always come from what happens on the field.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Hits First High-A Home Run

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin has had an excellent week, capping it off with a great display of power. Griffin, now with High-A Greensboro, traveled to face the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves on June 14.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Pirates Provide New Update on Injured Catcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the next step for one of their injured catchers. Endy Rodríguez started for the Pirates in the series opener vs.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Andrew McCutchen claims MLB's baseballs are different this season

At least one high-profile Major League Baseball player believes the league is manipulating baseballs to ensure that they travel less.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Pirates fans protest against owner Bob Nutting during US Open

Pittsburgh Pirates fans are taking their protests against team owner Bob Nutting all the way to the US Open. A number of Pirates fans were in attendance for the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates Waste Mike Burrows Start, Lose to Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had strong pitching performances, including from rookie right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows, but the offense failed in a 2-1 defeat to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates Change Lineup vs. Cubs LHP

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their lineup ahead of their next game vs. the Chicago Cubs, who bring in a left-handed pitcher. Cubs will have left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd make the start vs.

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Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Paul Skenes Receives Massive Trade Prediction Before MLB Deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled through the 2025 MLB season thus far. Those struggles have led to trade rumors surrounding superstar ace pitcher Paul Skenes.

Michael Darrell-Hicks News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates Claim Angels Pitcher Off Waivers

PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent roster move, which included the addition of a new player. The Pirates announced that they claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 13.

Joshua Palacios News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

White Sox Designate Former Pirates Outfielder for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder has gone on waivers, after their team made a slew of roster moves. The Chicago White Sox made five roster moves, one of whic was designating outfielder Joshua Palacios for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates Catcher Spending Extra Time on Injured List

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher will spend more time on the Injured List with a later roster move. The Pirates claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13

Pirates’ late-game blunder nearly costs them a win

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs with confidence. Andrew MCcutchen just moved up in the Pirates’ record book and Paul Skenes was scheduled to start the game, and he dominated once again.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Field Level Media / June 13

Isiah Kiner-Falefa RBI in 10th lifts Pirates over Cubs

Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win against the host Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Michael Darrell-Hicks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Pirates claim inexperienced pitcher with ghastly ERA

He still has a full slate of options and just a handful of service days, so he can potentially be a long-term depth arm for the Pirates.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 12

Pirates No. 1 Draft Pick Showing Why He Deserves to Play

Since Henry Davis took over the catching chores for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they haven’t missed a beat. In fact, they’re playing better. The number one catcher, Joey Bart, went on the seven-day concussion injured list on May 28.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 11