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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jake Mangum was scratched from the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the host New York Yankees due to right foot discomfort.

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.

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Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Skenes Ten Strikeouts not Enough, Reynolds goes Deep, and Mangum Robbed

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-36 record following a series loss to Miami. The club dropped the rubber match of the series 4-2 on Sunday. This ended a disappointing homestand.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 31

Jake Mangum Takes Over in Pirates Win Over Twins

PITTSBURGH — Jake Mangum isn't the first player that Pittsburgh Pirates fans think of to make the big play or have that crucial moment, but he showed he can do just that.

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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 / May 30

Jake Mangum, Nick Gonzales help Pirates outlast Twins

Jake Mangum and Nick Gonzales each totaled three hits and two RBIs to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Jake Mangum Takes Another Step in Pirates Career

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have relied on outfielder Jake Mangum in a number of ways this season, but he showed them something he hasn't done so far in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29

Pirates wasting Paul Skenes master class highlights their flaws

Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 17

Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on IL, activate Jake Mangum

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right fielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to replace O'Hearn on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Pirates Place Ryan O’Hearn On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that first baseman/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was activated from the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, and Mangum will take O’Hearn’s spot on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Injured Duo Getting Closer to Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed the services of two older players, but should get them back in the near future. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that both outfielder Jake Mangum and right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski resumed baseball activities following their recent injuries.

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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 11

Pirates Outfielder Could Return Early From Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are missing an important part of their outfield, but they could have it back in the near future. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke on the Pirates Insider Show about injured outfielder Jake Mangum and is confident that he won't be out for long.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 9

Pirates Outfield Changes Following Recent Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a steady outfield in 2026, but a key piece will miss some time. The Pirates placed outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, retroactive to May 6, and recalled utility player Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 8.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7

Pirates Pull Jake Mangum Right Before Diamondbacks Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a late lineup change ahead of their final game of the first road series out west. The Pirates scratched Jake Mangum from the lineup and put Billy Cook in his place in center field, minutes prior to first pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series finale at Chase Field on May 7.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Jake Mangum Shares Heartfelt Moment with Young Pirates Fans

PITTSBURGH — Jake Mangum is mostly focused on doing everything he can to help the Pittsburgh Pirates win, but that doesn't stop him from remembering how important fans are to the game of baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 15

Pirates' Jake Mangum Makes Highlight Reel Play vs. Nationals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates could always use some better outfield defense and they got exactly that from Jake Mangum. Mangum came in at left field for the Pirates in the top of the eighth inning vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 29

Pirates Introduce Lineup With Oneil Cruz and Jake Mangum

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their final game of the first series of the season with a third different outfield group. The Pirates will have Oneil Cruz back in center field and leading off, while Jake Mangum moves over to left field and will bat ninth in their series finale vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 29

Pirates Have Easy Choice in Center Field Moving Forward

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-2 after dropping another game to the New York Mets. A deflated feeling is already creeping in as the team looks to salvage a win in the final game of their series before traveling to Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 1

Pirates' Jake Mangum Discusses One Thing He Hates The Most

Jake Mangum was recently traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending his first big-league season with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old played in 118 games and had 405 at-bats on the year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19

Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe

The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Rays’ Erik Neander discusses outfield, catcher

As the Rays map out their offseason plans, the front office has an area of the roster they’re highlighting as the priority.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 10, 2025

Where Does Jake Mangum's Performance With Rays Rank Among MLB Rookies This Year?

The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t have a great season overall, finishing 77-85 and failing to make the postseason for a second consecutive year. However, there were a lot of players who stood out for their individual performances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 30, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum Impressively Sits at No. 1 in Key MLB Batting Statistic

TAMPA, Fla. — When it's time for teammates to score, Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Jake Mangum has become the best hitter in baseball. With runners in scoring position, Tampa Bay's 29-year-old rookie is posting a .458 batting average, the best in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 17, 2025

Jake Mangum, Rays look to keep things rolling vs. O's

The red-hot Tampa Bay Rays look to keep rolling Tuesday night in the second contest of their four-games series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. It will be pretty hard to top the overall performance from Monday's 7-1 win in the first meeting with their American League East rival.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30, 2025