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Pirates Midseason Report Cards: Failure’s No Success at All

Tuesday’s game marked the 2025 season’s halfway point, and thus, the time for the Pittsburgh Pirates midseason report cards. Last Friday was the first day of summer, and thus the longest day of the year.

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Paul Skenes knocked out early in battle with Jacob Misiorowski

Paul Skenes came up on the short end in his hyped battle with Jacob Misiorowski.

Reporter asks interesting question about Pirates' Oneil Cruz

Pirates manager sends needed message to struggling Oneil Cruz

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

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

Derek Jeter News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Jacob Misiorowski's incredible MLB start raises Brewers' 2025 ceiling

Brewers rookie starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitched another gem on Wednesday, adding to his fantastic career start and raising the team's 2025 ceiling.

Joey Ortiz powers Brewers to victory with first multi-home run game

Brewers’ streak snapped as hot bats go quiet late against Pirates

Paul Skenes knocked out early in battle with Jacob Misiorowski

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Reporter asks interesting question about Pirates' Cruz

Reporter asks interesting question about Pirates' Oneil Cruz

Oneil Cruz has had some issues with the Pirates recently. On Friday, Cruz misplayed a ball in center field and let it get past him. The odd thing is Cruz made no effort to chase after the ball and instead let a teammate get it.

Pirates manager sends needed message to struggling Cruz

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

ESPN Names Pirates Trio Among Top Trade Candidates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will likely make a move at the MLB trade deadline, which is just about five weeks away. Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN both ranked their top 50 trade deadline candidates and placed three Pirates players on there.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 25

Pirates Prospect Update: Outfielder Edward Florentino

Possibly one of the most underrated prospects in Pittsburgh’s system. On this edition of the Pirates’ Prospect Update series, we take a look at outfielder Edward Florentino, who is already turning heads in the Florida Coast League.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Taken Out vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz had a poor performance in a 9-3 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Cruz hit into a double play in the top of the seventh inning and jogged to first base, showing a lack of hustle.

Jacob Stallings News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Former Pirates Catcher Signs With Orioles

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher has found a new baseball team for this season. Catcher Jacob Stallings signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles, according to the transactions log .

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The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski set for 'epic' duel

Thanks to what is being billed as an "epic" pitching matchup, one of the hottest tickets of the 2025 season will be Wednesday afternoon's rubber game between the host Milwaukee Brewers and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 25

Pirates manager sends needed message to struggling Oneil Cruz

Oneil Cruz has been in a terrible slump.

Joey Ortiz powers Brewers to victory with first multi-home run game

NL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz

Andrew Heaney News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates' Andrew Heaney Shell-Shocked in Loss to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney faltered throughout his outing, as the Milwaukee Brewers hit for power in a 9-3 defeat at American Family Field.

Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / June 24

Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales goes 5-for-5 in highlight-filled win in Milwaukee

Gonzales is the eighth Pirates second baseman to go 5-for-5 Nick Gonzales had himself a day. Arguably his best in the big leagues. Gonzales was one of the best hitters in baseball at delivering game-winning hits a season ago.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Pirates Latest Roster Shuffle Involves Two Right-Handed Relievers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis and will call up Michael Darrell-Hicks for Tuesday’s game. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles was the first to report this earth-shattering exchange of right-handed relief pitchers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 23