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Pirates Top Prospect Earns Minor League Award

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect has had an incredible season and has earned himself an award for his play. Rob Terranova of MLB.com named his 2025 Rookie-level All-Stars and award winners and named outfielder Edward Florentino as the top MLB prospect in the Florida Complex League (FCL).

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Pirates Starting Pitcher Nearing Major Recovery Milestone

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher has missed all of 2025, but is near a crucial part of his start towards a full injury recover.y Pirates senior director of sports medicine said that right-handed starting pitcher Jared Jones will meet with Dr.

Ben Cherington News / Last Word On Sports / 13 hours ago

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.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 17 hours ago

Pirates Waste Braxton Ashcraft Start in Defeat to Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a great showing from rookie right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, but the offense and bullpen faltered in a 4-1 loss to the St.

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Pirates Make Four Lineup Changes vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in the series finale and the last time in 2025, with a chance to win an important road series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 22 hours ago

Pirates Top Prospect Returning Soon From Injury

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect, who recently went on the injured list, will likely return back to the field soon enough. Edward Florentino, playing with Single-A Bradenton, left early during his last game on Aug.

Bubba Chandler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Pirates’ Bubba Chandler joins exclusive club with ‘electric’ start to MLB career

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing out the string of another lost season this September. But that does not mean there is no reason to be excited. The Pirates called up Bubba Chandler for the stretch run, and he joined rare air in his first two appearances, impressing interim manager Don Kelly.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Named Potential Trade Destination for Orioles Catcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need a much better offensive showing if they want a spot in the postseason in 2026, and one Baltimore Orioles catcher might provide that for them.

Ryan Borucki News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Blue Jays Sign Former Pirates Relief Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher is back with a team they previously played for. The Toronto Blue Jays signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki to a minor league contract on Aug.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / August 28

Paul Skenes places in latest MVP poll

MLB.com just released their latest MVP Poll, giving a top five vote getters for both leagues. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani is leading all candidates with 34 first place votes, with Kyle Schwarber garnering two first place votes, and Peter Crow-Armstrong holding a single first place vote.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 28

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft hopes to hold down slumping Cards

As the St. Louis Cardinals are seeing this week, the Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of excellent young pitching beyond Paul Skenes. The Cardinals will get another glimpse of it Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game home series.

Bubba Chandler News / Field Level Media / August 27

Bubba Chandler earns first ML win as Pirates edge Cardinals

Bubba Chandler earned his first big league victory with four scoreless innings as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates edged the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 Wednesday night.

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Tommy Pham News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Tommy Pham Pushes Pirates Over Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't get much offensive against the St. Louis Cardinals, but left fielder Tommy Pham gave them just enough in a 2-1 win at Busch Stadium.

Mitch Keller News / Bucs Dugout / August 27

Pirates Mitch Keller’s quality start will hopefully alter second-half woes

Mitch Keller, as I like to call him, ‘Quality Keller,’ is now tied for third in the MLB with 16 quality starts this season after a season-high nine strikeouts against the Cardinals last night.

Pirates hope to keep rolling against Cardinals

After languishing as the lowest-scoring team in the majors this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally have picked up their offensive pace, scoring 32 runs during a five-game span.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Pirates Gold Glover Staking His Claim for 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo has performed well in August, but is it enough to win a job for 2026? There’s never been any question about his defense.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Pirates DFA Veteran Pitcher, Reactivate Star from IL, Among Other Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a flurry of roster moves today, the headliner being the designation of Andrew Heaney for assignment. Oneil Cruz was also reactivated from the concussion injured list after completing a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona.

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 26