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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

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.

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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.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Bubba Chandler Makes Pirates History in First MLB Win

PITTSBURGH — Rookie right-handed relief pitcher Bubba Chandler made history once again with the Pittsburgh Pirates in just his second MLB appearance. Chandler faced the St.

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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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Make Two Lineup Changes vs. the Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their third game of the series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium with two lineup changes. The Pirates bring back Nick Gonzales at second base, coming in for Liover Peguero, and will bat fourth.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Bullpen Duo Get Closer to Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a bullpen duo who have spent the last few months battling back from injuries and have gotten closer to that full return to the MLB.

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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Send Outfielder Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a few roster moves, which included sending one of their outfielders back to the minor leagues. The Pirates optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis, after they ended the rehab assignment of center fielder Oneil Cruz and activated him from the concussion injured list on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Add Popular Pitcher to Bullpen

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought back a fan favorite in the bullpen, amongst a few roster moves. The Pirates announced that they recalled right-handed relief pitcher Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Manager Names Two Final Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally have their last two starting pitchers for the remaining games vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

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.