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Pirates Honor Fans Following Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates honored their fans, after they sat through a long delay in their most recent game. The Pirates and Houston Astros originally had a scheduled first pitch for 6:40 p.m.

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Pirates' Paul Skenes Donates to Local Firefighters

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes focuses most of his time on baseball, but still makes time to come out and support the local community.

Tanner Rainey News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6

Pirates Relief Pitcher Elects Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen arm will look for an opportunity with another MLB team. The Pirates designated right-handed relief pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment on June 2, after they claimed utilityman Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins, making room for Simón on the 40-man roster.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6

Pirates Lose to Astros After Long Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had to wait a few hours before they faced the Houston Astros at PNC Park, but suffered a swift defeat, 8-2. Pittsburgh beat Houston in the previous game, 3-0 on June 4, but dropped the first game of the series to Houston, 3-0 on June 3, making this another series defeat .

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Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates vs. Astros Starting in Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros won't start their series finale on time at PNC Park. The Pirates announced that the game will begin a rain delay and that they'll share updates as they develop.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates Make Three Lineup Changes vs. Astros

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their lineup ahead of their series finale vs. the Houston Astros at PNC Park. Jared Triolo takes over at first base from Spencer Horwitz and will bat eighth for the Pirates.

Thomas Hatch News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Royals quickly DFA veteran pitcher

It's not clear whether a turnaround this quick was the plan or whether yet another sensational start from rookie Noah Cameron forced the team’s hand.

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Nick Solak News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates Re-Sign Utility Man to Minor League Deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed a player that recently went into free agency. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that Nick Solak signed a minor league deal with the Pirates and will report to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Todd Frazier News / 5 GOATs / June 5

Former MLB All-Star Todd Frazier looks back at Little League championship run, talks ‘squishing the bug’ with OFF

Todd Frazier had a memorable MLB career, but he became a baseball star years before entering the big leagues when he helped the Toms River East American Little League All-Star team win the 1998 Little League World Series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates Outfielder Named Early MLB All-Star Pick

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder received recognition as one of the top MLB Players. MLB All-Star voting started on June 4 and Jim Bowden of The Athletic picked his early All-Star team picks for both the American League and the National League.

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Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates Rookie Continues Great Start

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates rookie is having a good beginning to their first season in the MLB, showing he belongs at the top level. Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft came in for a relief appearance against the Houston Astros on June 4, holding a three-run lead at the top of the seventh inning.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5

Pirates Utility Man Elects Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates utility man recently decided that he'll go find another team to play for. The Pirates announced that they had infielder/outfielder Nick Solak's contract assigned outright to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 3.

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Jeff Passan thinks Pirates could make multiple moves at trade deadline

Could the Pirates trade one of their franchise cornerstones signed to a long-term contract? Don’t look now, but the MLB trade deadline is less than two months away.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / June 5

Pirates hope to score more runs for Mitch Keller vs. Astros

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, coming off his best start of the season, will look for another positive result when he opposes Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller in the rubber match of a three-game series in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Mike Burrows, three Pirates relievers shut out Astros

Rookie Mike Burrows threw a career-high 5 1/3 innings as the host Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 on Wednesday night. A day after they were blanked for the 10th time this season, the Pirates returned the favor to record their seventh shutout win of the year.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4

Pirates Pitchers Combine for Shutout Win Against Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Houston Astros in a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night at PNC Park. Four Pirates pitchers combined for their seventh shutout of the season.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Everything Paul Skenes had to say After the Pirates Let him Down Again

After the Pittsburgh offense finally had a good game for Paul Skenes last week in a win over Arizona, it was more of the same last night at home against the Houston Astros.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Pirates Face Decision on Isiah Kiner-Falefa

With June comes trade rumors, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have decisions to make on expiring contracts, notably shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The Pirates enter Wednesday’s action with a 22-39 record.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Nick Solak elects free agency after being outrighted by Pirates

Infielder/outfielder Nick Solak has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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Paul Skenes News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes Makes Sad Baseball History of Last 25 Years

Pittsburgh Pirates' ace Paul Skenes was on the wrong side of some sad baseball history in a 3-0 loss against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The burly righty took the loss despite giving up just one run on three hits.

Nick Gonzales News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Pirates Activate Nick Gonzales from 60-Day IL, Among Other Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated second baseman Nick Gonzales from the 60-day injured list. He had been out since injuring his ankle after hitting a home run on Opening Day.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Pirates outright Nick Solak

The Pirates announced that infielder Nick Gonzales has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Infielder/outfielder Nick Solak has been sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis as a corresponding move.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 3

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 6/3/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to reshape their roster as they push through the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The team is using strategic recalls, activations, and minor league assignments.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 3