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Konnor Griffin Check-In: Pirates Star Gaining Confidence in Rehab

Konnor Griffin Check-In: Pirates Star Gaining Confidence in Rehab

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best rookies in baseball in shortstop Konnor Griffin, but his recent injury has kept him off the field.

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 17
Pirates Testing Marcell Ozuna Again

Pirates Testing Marcell Ozuna Again

PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna isn't having the season the Pittsburgh Pirates envisioned when they signed him as a free agent this offseason. Ozuna hasn't featured for the Pirates much over the past three weeks, but starts vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 17
Pirates Have Easy Choice at Catcher

Pirates Have Easy Choice at Catcher

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a difficult choice facing the organization. With the team trying to stay afloat in the NL Central race, every game feels like a must-win one for the Battling Buccos.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 17
Pirates Could Be Landing Spot for Twins Catcher

Pirates Could Be Landing Spot for Twins Catcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to finally compete this season and the trade deadline will give them opportunities to do that. One player that the Pirates might go after is Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, with Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN naming the Pirates as a trade destination.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 17
The Pirates Finally Have the Bats to Keep Up With Their Arms

The Pirates Finally Have the Bats to Keep Up With Their Arms

Following the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of self-reflecting to do. While their homegrown starting rotation had begun to take shape as one of the best in the sport as a whole, they were also lacking in numerous areas as well.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16
Struggling Slugger is Key to Pirates Turnaround

Struggling Slugger is Key to Pirates Turnaround

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a brutal start in June, going 4-9 in the first half of the month and dropping below .500 on the season with a 36-37 record.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16
Pirates Must Rethink Carmen Mlodzinski

Pirates Must Rethink Carmen Mlodzinski

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best pitchers back in the bullpen in right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, but haven't gotten the most out of him since doing so.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16
Pirates Have a Catcher Dilemma Brewing

Pirates Have a Catcher Dilemma Brewing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have four different catchers that they can turn to, which makes for a tough decision on which ones they'll keep on the major league roster moving forward.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15
Pirates Test a New Konnor Griffin Replacement

Pirates Test a New Konnor Griffin Replacement

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new look lineup to start their next series, which includes a change at shortstop. Nick Gonzales moves from third base and will start at shortstop for the Pirates, as they face the Athletics in the series opener at Sutter Health Park on June 15.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15
Five Pirates Showing Up on Early All-Star Balloting

Five Pirates Showing Up on Early All-Star Balloting

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of their better seasons up to this point in a long time and it's shown up in the early All-Star ballotting.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15
Pirates Offense Has Great Bounceback Opportunity Coming Up

Pirates Offense Has Great Bounceback Opportunity Coming Up

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense struggled in their latest series vs. the Miami Marlins at PNC Park, but they can rectify things quickly. The

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

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15
Pirates Keep Having the Same Paul Skenes Problem

Pirates Keep Having the Same Paul Skenes Problem

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in Paul Skenes, but still have one big issue with his recent starts. The issue is less Skenes himself, even with a recent slump , as the Pirates are again struggling to support Skenes when he makes starts.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15
Bryan Reynolds Adds to Pirates Legacy

Bryan Reynolds Adds to Pirates Legacy

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates longer than anyone else on the team and his most recent feat shows it. Reynolds hit an

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Paul Skenes News / HITC / June 15
Paul Skenes gives up home run on ‘unhittable’ pitch for the first time in his MLB career

Paul Skenes gives up home run on ‘unhittable’ pitch for the first time in his MLB career

Paul Skenes looked like himself for most of his outing against Miami, but one second-inning swing created a first he will not enjoy seeing on his career record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 14
How have the Pirates lost six straight Paul Skenes starts?

How have the Pirates lost six straight Paul Skenes starts?

So what's happening here that the Pirates have been unable to get wins when their ace and reigning Cy Young Award winner is on the mound? There's a lot going on.

Max Meyer outduels Pirates' Paul Skenes as Marlins win series
Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline
The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 14
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Reynolds Does it All, Horwitz takes one for the Team, and Deep Dive into Bubba’s Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Reynolds Does it All, Horwitz takes one for the Team, and Deep Dive into Bubba’s Progress

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-35 record in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a gritty 3-2 victory at PNC Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14
Pirates' Paul Skenes aims to end winless stretch vs. Marlins

Pirates' Paul Skenes aims to end winless stretch vs. Marlins

A tantalizing pitching matchup headlines the series finale between Miami and host Pittsburgh, as right-handers Max Meyer of the Marlins and Paul Skenes of the Pirates will face off on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13
Pirates halt Marlins' six-game winning streak

Pirates halt Marlins' six-game winning streak

Spencer Horwitz's bases-loaded hit by pitch in the eighth inning was the difference as the host Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 13
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Goes Deep, Ashcraft Goes Five, & A Four-Run Seventh Puts Miami Over the Top

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Goes Deep, Ashcraft Goes Five, & A Four-Run Seventh Puts Miami Over the Top

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a .500 record at 35-35 following a difficult stretch. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered an 8-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Antwone Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Pirates To Recall Antwone Kelly For MLB Debut

Pirates To Recall Antwone Kelly For MLB Debut

The Pirates will recall pitching prospect Antwone Kelly for his MLB debut, reports Francys Romero. He’s already on the 40-man roster, as the Bucs needed to select his contract last offseason to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10
Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on injured list

Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on injured list

The Pirates announced that outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10
Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Blown saves have been the biggest issue with the Pirates' lackluster bullpen.

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How the Yusei Kikuchi trade has become a massive win for the Blue Jays
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman strengthens HOF case with career milestone
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 10
The Key to Oneil Cruz’s Rebound: A Simple but Effective Swing Adjustment

The Key to Oneil Cruz’s Rebound: A Simple but Effective Swing Adjustment

Every year, the beginning of the MLB season produces some truly electric breakouts, as players across the league (both young and old) open the season on a tear at the plate.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 8
Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin

Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been without Griffin since May 31, and it could be longer.

Pirates roster moves may hide subtle message
MLB-best Braves rely on Bryce Elder to secure sweep vs. Pirates
Athletics reportedly eyeing rotation upgrade
Can Phillies' Andrew Painter bounce back after dreadful start?
Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly seeking massive deal in free agency
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Pirates Select Davis Wendzel, Transfer Chris Devenski To 60-Day IL

Pirates Select Davis Wendzel, Transfer Chris Devenski To 60-Day IL

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Davis Wendzel from Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia is being optioned in Wendzel’s place.

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