Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pirates Call Up Triple-A Shortstop Peguero, Send Down Pitcher Stratton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled shortstop Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned pitcher Hunter Stratton to Indianapolis. Peguero, 24, was the key piece acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Starling Marte in 2020, in Ben Cherington’s first trade upon becoming Pirates general manager.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospect Has Posted Almost Identical Numbers to Paul Skenes in Triple-A

The major league call-up just has to be getting close for Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old threw another gem on Thursday night, tossing five innings of one-run ball for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Pirates fan who fell from Clemente Wall identified

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a three-game series at home to the Chicago Cubs this week. But the attention has all been focused on a fan who fell during the Thursday game.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 2

Pirates fan who fell from stands ID'd as college football player

The fan who fell from the stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game has been identified as Kavan Markwood, a former Division II college football player.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / May 1

Man Who Fell At Pirates Game Is Ex-College Football Player

The fan who fell out of the stands at Wednesday night's Pittsburgh Pirates game has been identified as a former college football player. TMZ Sports reported

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 1

Pittsburgh Pirates fan injured in fall identified as 20-year-old former college football player

The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell from an outfield wall at PNC Park on Wednesday is a former college football player. According to TribLive, the fan’s name is Kavan Markwood, and he played linebacker for Wheeling University in 2023.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Cubs use power display to defeat Paul Skenes, Pirates

Seiya Suzuki hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

Bubba Chandler News / Bucs Dugout / May 1

Bubba Chandler is dominating and close to promotion

It should only be a matter of time for the young buc. For the last couple of years the Pittsburgh Pirates organization has had some of the best pitching prospects on their minor league teams.

Yasmani Grandal News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Yasmani Grandal not planning to use opt-out in Red Sox deal

Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal has a May 1 opt-out in his minor league contract with the Red Sox. He’ll pass on that chance to return to the open market and remain in the organization despite not being selected to the big league roster today, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

New information emerges about Pirates fan who fell from stands

New information has emerged about the status of the Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell from the stands during Wednesday’s game at PNC Park. The fan fell from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game between the Pirates and Chicago Cubs, and landed on the dirt warning track.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / May 1

Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting addresses injured fan who fell over wall vs. Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs had their game on Wednesday night marred by a scary incident in the seventh inning when a fan fell over the 21-foot-tall Clemente Wall in right field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 1

Fan revealed to be in critical condition after falling from Pittsburgh Pirates’ Clemente Wall

During last night’s game at PNC Park, a fan fell from the stands onto the field and had to receive medical attention. Pittsburgh authorities have released the latest status of the fan this morning.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 1

Pirates send out Paul Skenes in series decider vs. Cubs

It can be tough for second-year players to match a strong rookie season. However, for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, it's been business as usual.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Video shows moment fan fell over 20 feet from outfield wall at PNC Park

A very frightening moment occurred during Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. During the seventh inning of the contest at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa., an unidenitified male fan fell from the Clemente Wall in right field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30

Paul Skenes Has High Praise For Pittsburgh Pirates' Top Prospect

Count Pittsburgh Pirates' ace Paul Skenes among those who are excited to see top prospect Bubba Chandler debut for the Pirates (hopefully) later this season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate

Headed into Tuesday's night game in Pittsburgh against the Pirates, the Chicago Cubs had won four straight games at PNC Park. That streak improved to five straight games with their 9-0 win on Tuesday.

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight

Cubs demote struggling infielder before series against Pirates

Cubs' 21-year-old infielder is off to a hot start in High-A South Bend

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Bad Pirates Homestand Could Put Derek Shelton on Hot Seat

A poor showing in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ upcoming six-game homestand could spell the end for manager Derek Shelton. At least that was the speculation late Sunday night on the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown on the local CBS-TV affiliate.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 29

Pirates ace Paul Skenes explains why he's not concerned about potential injuries

Skenes has a wicked fastball, but should he take it down a notch?

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight

Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure

Nationals manager reveals timeline for 3B Paul DeJong's return

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

1 Pirates pitcher establishing himself as enticing trade candidate

The Pittsburgh Pirates look mired in yet another disappointing season. Despite having some solid pitching, the offense is struggling to muster runs. One of those solid Pirates pitchers is establishing himself as a trade candidate.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Pirates Notes: Horwitz, Lawrence, Rotation

The Pirates are inching closer toward the 2025 debut (and Pirates debut) of first baseman Spencer Horwitz. The 27-year-old has yet to play this year after undergoing wrist surgery in February, but he set out on a minor league rehab stint yesterday and went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk in three plate appearances with Double-A Altoona.