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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4

Pirates GM Denies Salary Dumping with Trades

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made many trades ahead of the deadline, including moving one of their biggest contracts. The Pirates traded third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds on July 30 for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura and left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers, who they moved on to the Chicago Cubs on July 31.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / August 4

Pittsburgh Pirates Leadoff Hitters Combine For Historically Productive Weekend

The Pittsburgh Pirates came out of the gates firing on all cylinders this weekend in Denver. Even though they lost in historic fashion Friday, they still took a 9-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies in the first inning.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 4

Pirates’ Deadline Decisions Reveal Deep Organizational Failures

Heading into this year’s deadline, it was clear that teams were gearing up for a seller’s market and preparing their systems accordingly. This was especially true for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who found themselves in the perfect position to sell.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Pirates makes shocking MLB history over weekend vs. Rockies

Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates had their work cut out for them against the Colorado Rockies. They blew a nine-run lead on Friday to lose 17-16, after scoring nine runs in the first inning.

Chase Shugart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4

Pirates Bullpen Arm Starts Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher returned to the mound for the first time since an injury early last month. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart started his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Aug.

Liover Peguero News / Bucs Dugout / August 4

Liover Peguero is making his mark with Pirates

Have the Pirates had their solution for shortstop all along? The Pittsburgh Pirates season is at this point all but over, as they are dead last in the NL Central, and currently sit 19.5 games back from the top spot.

Sammy Stafura News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4

Pirates Promote Recently Acquired Top Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently added a top prospect through trade, who they've already moved up after less than a week with the franchise.

Johan Oviedo News / Field Level Media / August 4

Pirates' Johan Oviedo set to return from 2-year absence to face Giants

Nearly two years after he last pitched in a major league game, Johan Oviedo is ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old right-hander will get the start on Monday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and veteran Justin Verlander.

Johan Oviedo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 3

Pirates Starting Pitcher Returns From Injury vs. Giants

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have one of their main starting pitchers back from injury ahead of their upcoming game. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates will activate right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo from Triple-A Indianapolis before the next game, against the San Francisco Giants on Aug.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Spencer Horwitz drives in 6, as Pirates beat Rockies

Spencer Horwitz homered twice, doubled and drove in a career-high six runs, Tommy Pham also went deep, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 3

Pirates Make Five Lineup Changes vs. Rockies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made five changes to their lineup ahead of their series finale vs. the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Bryan Reynolds moves to designated hitter, taking over from Andrew McCutchen, and bats second in the lineup for the Pirates.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / August 3

Pirates' Mitch Keller looks for run support; Rockies seek elusive home sweep

Mitch Keller's name frequently popped up in trade rumors ahead of the deadline on Thursday, but the veteran right-hander stayed with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Rockies defeat Pirates, despite Liover Peguero's 3 homers

Jordan Beck homered and singled, Warming Bernabel continued his hot start with two doubles and a single, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in Denver on Saturday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 2

Pirates’ One-Time Two-Way Prospect Looking to Rebound

With a 47-62 record at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 season was essentially over. This was capped with them trading closer David Bednar to the New York Yankees for a couple of prospects.

Dauri Moreta News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 2

Pirates Reliever Makes Long-Awaited Return

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis, marking his return to the majors after a lengthy absence due to Tommy John surgery in 2024.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 2

Andrew McCutchen Passes Pirates Legend on Franchise List

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen continues building on to his fantastic career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving ahead of the one of the best players in franchise history on another list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / August 2

Pittsburgh Pirates Put Together Offensive Outburst Not Seen in Last 66 Years of History

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies played one of the most wild games in recent memory on Friday night, with the Rockies topping their National League counterparts 17-16 at Coors Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Pirates complete stunning collapse in 33-run barnburner

Stunningly, the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who once held a 9-0 lead in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies Friday night in Denver, managed to finish off a historic collapse at the hands of the worst team in MLB.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

Pirates Add Four to Active Roster After Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves to fill the vacancies created by the trades of the past two days. From Triple-A Indianapolis come right-handed pitchers Tom Harrington and Kyle Nicolas and infielder Jared Triolo.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Pirates take another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade

Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade

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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.