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The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7

Pirates Pitching Duo Named Amongst Top Rookies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had some strong performances from their rookies in 2025, especially from their pitching staff. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report named his top 50 rookies in the MLB in 2025 and placed both Pirates right-handed pitchers in there in Braxton Ashcraft at No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Waste Braxton Ashcraft Start in Defeat to Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a great showing from rookie right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, but the offense and bullpen faltered in a 4-1 loss to the St.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 28

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft hopes to hold down slumping Cards

As the St. Louis Cardinals are seeing this week, the Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of excellent young pitching beyond Paul Skenes. The Cardinals will get another glimpse of it Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game home series.

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Pirates Rookie Continues Recent Dominance

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are building for the future and one pitcher is showing that he deserves a chance for a starting role going forward.

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Pirates Rookie Starting Pitchers Taking on Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field this weekend and will have two of their rookie starting pitchers head out on the mound.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 9

Pirates Manager Announces Next Starting Pitcher

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly confirmed at his post-game press conference on Friday night that rookie right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will take the mound for Saturday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates Pitcher Excels in First Career Start

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a great pitching performance from their starter in the win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the series opener at American Family Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 24

Pirates Braxton Ashcraft off to strong start in rookie season

I mean, anyone is better than Colin Holderman. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a slew of young pitchers rise through the ranks in their Minor League system over the past couple of seasons.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 23

Pirates Rookie Making First MLB Start vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have one of their rookies make their first MLB start in their next game. The Pirates announced that they will have rookie right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft make his first MLB start against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 23.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 8

Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft hurl Pirates to sweep of Phillies

Paul Skenes and rookie Braxton Ashcraft combined to allow just one run on three hits and lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates 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.

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Pirates Pitcher Dazzles in MLB Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a great pitching performance from a rookie making his MLB debut, in their latest game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Pirates Call Up No. 7 Prospect Ashcraft to Make MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up their No. 7 prospect, right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, from Triple-A Indianapolis. The 25-year-old joined the team in Arizona in time for Monday night’s game against the Diamondbacks.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Pirates promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut

Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Sunday that Ashcraft would be traveling with the Pirates on their current road trip to Arizona, though it wasn’t clear if Ashcraft would be officially activated or if he would just be part of the team’s taxi squad.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 25

Report: Pirates' Pitching Prospect Joining Team

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly adding a new player to their team ahead of their next series. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Braxton Ashcraft will join the team for their upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks from May 26-28.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 6

Pirates All 40: Braxton Ashcraft a Budding Star?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ track record of developing pitching in recent years has been impressive.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 18, 2024

Prospect Protection Deadline: Do Pirates Add Anyone to 40-Man Roster?

The deadline to protect prospects eligible for the Rule 5 Draft is Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET and the Pittsburgh Pirates have some decisions to make. Players

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 11, 2024

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 5: Expect to See Braxton Ashcraft in 2025 if Healthy

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. Braxton Ashcraft’s tenure in the Pirates’ organization was off to a rocky start after he was selected in the second round of the 2018 draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 14, 2024

Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft promoted to Triple-A

How soon could we see Ashcraft with the Pirates? The Pittsburgh Pirates could have yet another solid arm waiting in the wings, as pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is looking better than ever following his promotion to Triple-A.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 14, 2024

Minor-league report: Ashcraft solid in Class AAA debut

A look at Thursday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (27-37) won at Jacksonville, 4-1. Braxton Ashcraft allowed a run on three hits in six innings in his first start in Class AAA.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 7, 2024

Minor-league report: Ashcraft dominates with dozen strikeouts

A look at Thursday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (25-33) surrendered 12 runs in the ninth inning in its 23-5 loss to Columbus.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 31, 2024

Pirates prospect update: Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft

The doctor probably told him baseball was safer than football... and his mom probably agreed. On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update, we take a look at Double-A pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and how he shot up the MLB’s radar following high school.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 9, 2024

Minor-league report: Ashcraft, Berachi pitch Altoona to shutout win

A look at Wednesday's minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (16-16) lost at Louisville, 4-3. The Bats scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an Austin Wynns RBI double off of Carmen Mlodzinski. Ji-Hwan Bae went 2-for-4.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 18, 2024

Pirates All-40: Braxton Ashcraft Brings Intrigue After Proving Health, Ability

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Braxton Ashcraft is one of the newest members on the roster.