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Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery

The Pirates informed reporters on Wednesday, including Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, that catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez has undergone ulnar nerve transposition surgery.

Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on seven-day concussion list

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Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on 7-day concussion list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Oneil Cruz on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday following his collision in the outfield during a loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 1 hour ago

Pirates Make Unexpected Decision After Loss to Brewers

A 14-0 loss to the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers forced the Pittsburgh Pirates to make a lineup change. Don Kelly decided it was time to change things up which put Spencer Horwitz in a never before seen environment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 1 hour ago

Pirates Catcher Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't have one of their catchers the rest of the season, who continues dealing with injury issues. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk announced that catcher Endy Rodríguez underwent surgery on his right elbow, addressing pain in his ulnar nerve.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 3 hours ago

Pirates Call Up New Outfielder vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made roster moves, one of which included adding a new outfielder to the team ahead of their series finale vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / 3 hours ago

Paul Skenes Makes Feelings Clear After Pirates’ Loss to Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers matched their season high winning streak of 11 games with a dominating 14-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates tend not to have any run support for Cy Young frontrunner, Paul Skenes, but once again the Brewers got the best of the 23-year-old.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / 1 hour ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 8/13/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers as they look to avoid being swept. The Pirates are 4-8 in August, averaging 4.8 runs per game while allowing 7.1 runs per game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

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Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 6 hours ago

Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Ejected vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of their worst losses in 2025 and saw the manager get himself ejected during it. Left fielder Jack Suwinski struck out to lead off the top of the fifth inning vs.

15 biggest power couples in sports, ranked from Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift to Paul Skenes & Livvy Dunne

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift headline a list of couples who captivate the sports world.

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Fall classics: The best World Series games of all time

At most, each World Series offers seven opportunities to leave a memorable mark in baseball. Great games are filled with special moments, sensational plays, big hits or stellar pitching outings.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 8 hours ago

Pirates Infielder Pitches in Blowout Loss to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has had large workloads over the past few games, needing anyone that could give them a break, even a position player.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / 8 hours ago

Twins Sign Pirates Bullpen Arm

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher recently landed with another MLB team, where he'll likely finish the season with. Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported that the Minnesota Twins signed left-handed relief pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a minor league deal and that Cabrera will report to Triple-A St.

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Paul Skenes News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / 8 hours ago

Pirates' Paul Skenes Has 4-Word Brewers Admission After Blowout

No, not even the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award can hold the Milwaukee Brewers in check right now. The Brewers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes on Tuesday night, looking to extend their winning streak to 11.

Don Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Pirates’ Don Kelly absolutely goes off on umpire before ejection

The Pittsburgh Pirates made headlines Tuesday night for all the wrong reasons. In the fifth inning of their road matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected after a heated confrontation with home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz.

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / 18 hours ago

Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz News After Leaving Brewers Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear poised to extend their playoff drought to a full decade, currently sitting in last place in the NL Central at 51–69 and in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes may continue to be one of the top contenders for the National League Cy Young Award, but there is one place where he has appeared mortal this season.

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Ben Cherington News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Pirates expected to pursue help at one position in offseason

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Pirates to Reinstate Key Bullpen Piece from IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates will reactivate right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart from the injured list for Monday night’s game in Milwaukee. Dauri Moreta, another right-handed reliever, has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room for Shugart.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9