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On YouTubePaul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates Reveal Next Paul Skenes Start
PITTSBURGH — All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes returns to the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of their first series coming out of the trade deadline.
The 'A.L. and N.L. yearly save leaders' quiz
How many of the MLB league leaders in saves since the 2008 season can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates GM Addresses Players They Didn't Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates completed trades at the deadline, but also didn't make trades that fans of the team expected would happen. The Pirates
The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 1
Pirates Keep Starting Pitcher Past Trade Deadline
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made many moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but they also didn't move one of their best pitchers. Right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is still with the Pirates following the trade deadline on July 31 and will remain with them the rest of the 2025 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Grading the Pirates’ Trade Deadline (or: What Was That?)
Ben Cherington just completed his sixth trade deadline as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates with another flurry of moves. In July, he completed six trades, giving up six players to five different teams, receiving 10 in return.
David Bednar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31
David Bednar trade grades for Yankees, Pirates
The New York Yankees had a busy day ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. After New York added Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, the floodgates were thrown open.
Bailey Falter News / Last Word On Sports / July 31
Royals Acquire Left-Hander Falter in Deal with Pirates
The Kansas City Royals have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Multiple sources had the news, but it appears Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first by a gnat’s eyelash, to borrow an expression from legendary former Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 31
Pirates Make Deadline Decision on Expiring Players
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision at the MLB trade deadline that they would keep players that might not return in 2026. The Pirates didn't trade infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, outfielder Tommy Pham and left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney before the deadline, despite them not having their contracts extend past 2025.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31
Royals add more pitching with trade for Pirates starter Bailey Falter
The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Bailey Falter on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for rookie left-hander Evan Sisk and first base prospect Callan Moss.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline
The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 31
Pirates Flip Relief Pitcher to Cubs in Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their trades ahead of the deadline, with a recently acquired player headed to a divisional rival. The Pirates traded left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Chicago Cubs for 22-year old outfielder Ivan Brethowr, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.
Bailey Falter News / Yardbarker / July 31
Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher
The Kansas City Royals made a mini-splash at the close of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 31
Report: Yankees Acquire All-Star Closer from Pirates
Bednar, 30, was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023. Over those two years, he was 6-7 with 58 saves, a 2.27 ERA, and a 1.109 WHIP, while leading the National League with 39 saves in 2023.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates once again show they're not serious about winning
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a sham.
Caleb Ferguson News / Bucs Dugout / July 31
Pirates trade left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson to Seattle Mariners 
Ferguson pitched well in his lone season as a Pirate after being signed in the offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 31
David Bednar Trade Should Be the Death Blow to Paul Skenes’ Pirates Future
Perhaps the worst part about the 2025 MLB trade deadline involves a player who, as of publication, had not been traded — and who almost certainly won’t be traded anytime soon.
David Bednar News / Yardbarker / July 31
Yankees beef up bullpen by acquiring ex-Pirates closer
Much-needed bullpen help has arrived for the New York Yankees.
Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31
Yankees tried to trade for Paul Skenes
The New York Yankees took a big swing ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.
Mitch Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Pirates' stance on Mitch Keller trade revealed
Several contenders were publicly linked to Keller in recent days.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Mariners acquire veteran reliever from Pirates
He is in the midst of a strong season with Pittsburgh. He’s pitched 43 1/3 innings and logged a 3.74 ERA with a 19.3% strikeout rate and 8% walk rate.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / July 30
Pittsburgh Pirates Make Wild Baseball History within State of California
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night, outhitting the National League West squad 12-2 in the process. Though the Pirates are in last place in the National League Central at 46-62, they have made a habit of pitching well within the state of California, creating some uniquely bizarre history.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 30
How Far Will the Pirates Go in Their Sell-Off?
For those unaware, few fanbases have it worse than the ones that faithfully follow the Pittsburgh Pirates. This organization has not won the NL Central since all the way back in 1992, and 2025 is clearly not going to be the year they change that.
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