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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates Outfield Prospect Earns Weekly Honors

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates rising outfield prospect is having an incredible season, but his recent week might've been his best yet. Esmerlyn Valdez, playing with Double-A Altoona, earned Eastern League Player of the Week honors for his play in the latest series vs.

Andrew Heaney News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Former Pirates Starting Pitcher Rejoins Playoff Contender

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher joined a new team that will give him a chance for postseason glory. Jon Heyman reported that left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney signed a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, his hometown and where he currently resides.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Continues Minor League Dominance

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin had another strong outing with Double-A Altoona, where he showed his strength from the plate.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates Announce Next Paul Skenes Start

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes takes the mound at home, where he'll face a top-tier foe. Skenes will start the series finale vs.

Tim Mayza News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Former Pirates Pitcher Get Playoff Shot With Rival

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is now on a team that will give him the chance to play in the most important games of the season. The Philadelphia Phillies claimed left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza off waivers on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates Add New Outfielder to Roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates brought up a new outfielder for the first time to their MLB roster. The Pirates announced that they recalled outfielder Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A indianapolis on Aug.

Cam Devanney News / Bucs Dugout / August 31

Pirates acquisition Cam Devanney makes MLB debut

After being traded from the Royals to the Pirates on July 16 in exchange for Adam Frazier, Cam Devanney has finally made his major league debut after strong numbers over the last three years in Triple-A Indianapolis, going 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk.

Bubba Chandler News / Bucs Dugout / August 31

Bubba Chandler off to fast start in Pirates career

Through Bubba Chandler’s first two games in the majors, the flame-throwing rightly has already put his name in the history books. In his Major League debut on August 22 at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ No.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Pirates Bats, Pitching Falter in Loss to Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't have much go right for them in their 5-2 defeat to the Boston Red Sox in the series finale at Fenway Park. The Pirates dropped their first game of the series, missing a sweep, as they won the series opener, 4-2 on Aug.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Field Level Media / August 31

Blue Jays pick up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The timing of the move, coming before Sept.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Blue Jays claim Gold Glove-winning infielder

The Blue Jays have claimed utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Pirates Infielder Making MLB Debut vs. Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series finale vs. the Boston Red Sox with one of their players making his MLB debut. Cam Devanney starts for the Pirates at third base, coming in for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and will bat ninth, marking his first game at the MLB level.

Thomas Harrington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Pirates Pitching Prospect Heads Back to Injured List

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect looked to get back heathy and competing, but suffered another setback. Triple-A Indianapolis placed right-handed starting pitcher Thomas Harrington on the 7-day injured list, landing on there on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Former Pirates Duo Makes Savannah Bananas Appearance

PITTSBURGH — The Savannah Bananas came to Pittsburgh for a two-day event at PNC Park during Labor Day weekend, with a Pittsburgh Pirates infield duo making guest appearances.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / August 31

Mitch Keller, Pirates aim for road sweep of Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates close their seven-game road trip Sunday in Boston with a sweep of the Red Sox their goal. The Pirates have amassed double-digit hits in back-to-back games, and their starting rotation has done well to help a streak of eight wins in 10 games, including 4-2 on their road trip through St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Pirates bat around in sixth to bash Red Sox

An eight-run onslaught across the fifth and sixth innings propelled the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. All nine Pirates hit safely and three had two RBIs in support of Johan Oviedo (2-0), who allowed two runs on three hits and struck out six across five innings.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Oneil Cruz launches home run over the Green Monster

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost Oneil Cruz to a frightening head injury earlier this month. The center fielder returned to the lineup on Tuesday but he’s struggled since rejoining the team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

Payton Tolle shows potential in Red Sox debut

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Pirates Place Popular Infielder on Outright Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers, making him available to all other major league teams. The diligent Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first with the news.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Pirates place former Gold Glove winner on outright waivers

The Pirates have placed veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He’ll be available to all 29 other clubs, with waiver priority determined based on the reverse order of the MLB-wide standings.

Ben Cherington News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Pirates GM Cherington Discussed Hitting, Free Agents with MLBTR

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington recently granted a brief but wide-ranging interview to the MLB Trade Rumors podcast. Too often in his dealings with the Pittsburgh media, it seems as though he’s trying to break former Pirates manager Jim Tracy’s unofficial major league record for using the most words to say the least.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / August 24