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Paul Skenes Named to NL All-Star Team

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team. Skenes has been arguably the best pitcher in baseball this season and has been selected to the All-Star team for the second time in his two year career.

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Pirates Reveal Probable Starters vs. Royals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates move on to their next series on their nine-game road trip, as they'll face the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Pirates Make Wacky MLB History vs. Mariners

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves setting new feats in MLB history that no other team has done before. The Pirates suffered a sweep vs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Now Part of Rare Baseball History as Shutout Streak Continues

The Pittsburgh Pirates joined some extremely rare baseball history on Sunday when they were beaten 1-0 by the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. It's the sixth straight shutout that the Pirates have been involved in, as they shut out the Cardinals three times before getting to Seattle, and then were shut out three straight games themselves.

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Predicting Pirates’ next big trade before deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar, if unenviable, position: sellers in a bustling market. Despite a spirited run in late June and early July, the Pirates remain mired at the bottom of the National League Central, their postseason hopes all but extinguished.

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Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Has Interesting Trade Clause

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is a potential trade candidate this season, but has a part of his contract that makes it more difficult than others.

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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Goes Viral For Incredible Play

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz had his best moment in the outfield so far in the recent outing vs. the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 6.

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Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Supported by Legendary Announcer After Tough Loss Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates and manager Don Kelly came out on the losing side again Sunday as a familiar scene played itself out at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Cubs, Tigers among teams interested in Pirates star

He remains one of the sport’s best defenders at any position, as he is again posting fantastic numbers (+13 Outs Above Average, +11 Defensive Runs Saved) over 710 1/3 innings at the hot corner.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 6

Pirates make MLB history after getting swept by Mariners

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend after their bats went completely cold, and they made some unique history in the process.

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Pirates make wrong kind of history as Mariners win third straight shutout

Randy Arozarena homered and George Kirby outdueled Paul Skenes as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 Sunday afternoon. The Mariners blanked Pittsburgh in all three games of the interleague series, after the Pirates did the same against visiting St.

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Rays sign righty to a minor league deal

He was just released from a previous minors contract with the Pirates earlier this week, and he’ll now try for a fresh start with the Rays’ Triple-A affiliate in Durham.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 6

Why Skenes should be an All-Star starter despite Pirates' record

Why Paul Skenes should be an All-Star starter despite Pirates' record

The 2025 Major League Baseball All-Stars were announced on Sunday, and for the second year in a row, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is one of the headliners for the National League team.

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Details on Bryan Reynolds' limited no-trade protection

The Pirates appear to be open for business regarding trade talks for most of their roster (sans Paul Skenes) this summer. In a trade market without many quality bats available, that could make two-time All-Star Bryan Reynolds a particularly intriguing commodity for some teams.