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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 18
Three young players that could be stars next season for Pirates 
The Pittsburgh Pirates is a team that is filled with a bunch of young talent. Even though they most likely won’t make the playoffs this year the future looks incredibly bright.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 14
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez heads to IL for Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a move over the weekend, assigning rookie outfielder Esemerlyn Valdez to the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury sustained running to first base.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Pirates Place Esmerlyn Valdez On 10-Day Injured List
The Pirates placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list today before their afternoon matchup with the Cubs. Utilityman Ronny Simon got the call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place on the active roster.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9
Pirates' bullpen pieces together strong outing to beat White Sox
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a solo home run and Konnor Griffin had a two-run single to lift the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 30
Esmerlyn Valdez homers in Pirates victory over Cardinals
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft pitched five effective innings Sunday afternoon for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-4 victory against the St.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates Fans Get Sign of Hope With Esmerlyn Valdez Play
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed anything offensively in their recent slump, and Esmerlyn Valdez did exactly that. The rookie right fielder hit a solo home run for the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in the series opener at Petco Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 10
Pirates Can’t Afford Esmerlyn Valdez Fall Off
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense, as a whole, hasn't performed up to expectations over the past couple of weeks, but one player has really struggled recently.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 8
Pirates Make Esmerlyn Valdez Lineup Change Before Mets Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for any way they can get more from their offense and that means changing up their lineup as they see fit.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 6
Pirates Rookie Not Starting in Brewers Series Finale
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some changes to their lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers, including sitting one of their rookies. The Pirates don't have Esmerlyn Valdez in the lineup in the series finale vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 31
Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez enters ROTY race
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Konnor Griffin to a franchise record contract at the beginning of this season, but it could be another Buccos rookie that ends up stealing the limelight.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 28
Pirates Receive Esmeryn Valdez Update on Tuesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a potentially devastating injury Tuesday after imaging on rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez revealed no fracture in his left hand.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27
Pirates’ Esmerlyn Valdez Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries and may have yet another one to deal with. Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez departed the game vs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Max Fried dazzles in dominating return to Yankees rotation
The New York Yankees were 2-0 winners over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, and the biggest driving force behind it was a dominant start from Max Fried in his return to the rotation for the first time in over two months.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 22
The Young Pirate Hitting His Way Into Rookie of the Year Talks
The 2025 season was a whirlwind for Esmerlyn Valdez, and one that got little attention in the headlines. While a 19-year-old Konnor Griffin broke out and
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout
It’s Tuesday, July 21, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 52-49, in a three-way tie for the last NL Wild Card spot. Winners in 13 of their last 22, the Bucs have a new cleanup hitter to thank for their recent surge.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR
Despite falling to secure a much-needed win on Monday night, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' red-hot offense made his rookie season historic in multiple ways.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 17
Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB
While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12
How Pirates went from baseball's worst offense to one of the best
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 14-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, they were able to sweep the National League Central Division leaders and go into the All-Star break having won seven of their past 10 games with a 50-47 record.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 12
Esmerlyn Valdez adds another feat to remarkable start to MLB career
Nicknamed ''The Magician,'' Esmerlyn Valdez is doing unimaginable things offensively for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11
Esmerlyn Valdez's six RBIs leads Pirates over Brewers
Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 2
Esmerlyn Valdez (3 RBIs), Pirates split series with Phillies
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez drove in three runs and Nick Gonzales and Endy Rodriguez each homered, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Held Scoreless by Sanchez, Valdez Lone Offensive Bright Spot, Cruz Rehab Update, & More
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-43 record following a tough night in Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club saw its 38-game streak without being shut out come to an end.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30
Pirates Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez Starts MLB Career With Historic Home Run Streak
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdéz has been making plenty of noise at the plate in the majors over the last few days. Valdéz, Pittsburgh's No.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez
While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / May 23
What to Expect from Pirates Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez
It’s been a great few years in the Minors for Pirates outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, who started 2024 in Low-A. But since then, his power bat has carried him through the Minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Pirates To Promote Esmerlyn Valdez
The Pirates are going to promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Fellow outfielder Billy Cook will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move, per DK Pittsburgh Sports.
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