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Oneil Cruz Becoming Star Pirates Always Wanted

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed Oneil Cruz to have a strong 2026 season and he's doing that and then some. Cruz kept his great campaign going with a solo home run in the 6-1 loss to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 23, providing the sole source of offense for the Pirates.

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Braxton Ashcraft looking great to start the season for Pirates

One of the strengths for the Pittsburgh Pirates to start the season has been their starting rotation, and right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is a big reason because of that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 24

Pirates Part of Strange Uniform Change vs. Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates normally are focused on playing the game of baseball, but a player's fashion choice came into a question in their most recent game.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / April 24

Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 24

Pirates Hitting Dangerous Spot With Bubba Chandler

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler represents a big part of why the Pittsburgh Pirates have a great starting rotation, but he is also still showing his inexperience early on.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Bubba Chandler Struggles as Pirates Lose Series to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates looked to get a big series win on the road against the Texas Rangers, but Bubba Chandler didn't have the outing they were hoping for.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore

When you look at the payday for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, it’s no surprise the predictions are bold in 2026. And Griffin took it one step further, putting himself on a wild Mount Rushmore, according to a post on X by Talkin’ Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Pirates Aren't Having an Easy Time With ABS System

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have at their disposal a new challenge system that allows them to greatly change the outcome of games, but haven't done well with it so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Kirk Herbstreit And His Dog Take Over Pirates Field Before NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently away on their road trip during the NFL Draft, but they're making sure that they're pulling out all the stops for the massive event.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes

The Brewers have very unlucky timing.

Brewers' bullpen struggles continue in walk-off loss to Tigers

Pitcher JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump

Rockies fan made the play of the season to catch a foul ball

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Bubba Chandler News / Just Baseball / April 23

How Bubba Chandler’s New Sweeper Will Make Him Elite

As a young prospect working through the Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor league system, Bubba Chandler always flashed electric stuff. From a high-vert, high-velocity fastball to a changeup that consistently received some of the best marks on Just Baseball’s top 100, Chandler has always been an electric arm to watch.

Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Pirates Top Prospect Excelling on Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — Most players use rehab assignments to acclimate themselves back into playing baseball full-time, but one Pittsburgh Pirates prosect is doing that and then some.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 23

Pirates vs. Rangers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Pirates vs Rangers Game 3 closes out the series with both teams sitting right around .500 and trying to leave Texas with momentum. Pittsburgh has been swinging it well and scoring in bunches, while the Rangers are looking for that familiar home-field spark at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

As Pirates visit Rangers, it's rookie vs. Cy Young winner on mound

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

These seven hitters are driving the early MLB leaderboard

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Seth Hernandez News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.

Mike Trout's hot bat makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows