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Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers Against Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their final home series with their starting pitching looking to finish the season strong. The Pirates host the St.

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Pirates' Jared Jones Shows He's Dominant Despite Loss

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered another disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, but Jared Jones maintained the great performances he's shown in September.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11

Pirates' Jared Jones Comes Just Short of Greatness

CHICAGO — It's not common that a pitcher comes close to a no-hitter, but Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starter Jared Jones has been on the edge this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Pirates blank White Sox to complete three-game road sweep

Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball and Oneil Cruz went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and RBI single as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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MLB News / Angels Nation / September 5

Jared Jones Shuts Down Angels as Pirates Earn 1-0 Win

Jared Jones pitched six scoreless innings, and Jake Mangum delivered an RBI double as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 5

One Pitch Changes Everything for Pirates' Jared Jones vs. Angels

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones was looking to end his recent slump for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he did that by executing one pitch. Jones relied on his slider and dominated the Los Angeles Angels, throwing seven of his nine strikeouts with it over six scoreless innings in the 1-0 shutout win at PNC Park on Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 4

Jared Jones fans 9 as Pirates blank Angels

Jared Jones matched his season high with nine strikeouts over six three-hit innings and Jake Mangum had an RBI double to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 4

Pirates Starting Pitchers Have Big Opportunity Against Angels

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have another series they must win, and it begins with their starting pitching. The Pirates host the Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park this weekend, Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin the final series of their nine-game road trip and need even more from their starting pitchers. The Pirates face the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 20

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Dodgers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation has had its ups-and-downs and they need to have strong performances in their upcoming series. The Pirates begin their nine-game road trip with a weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium, Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Pirates’ Jared Jones shares frustrations after dreadful outing vs Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates are losing ground in the NL Wild Card race, and losses like the one they suffered on Sunday against the New York Mets aren’t helping the cause one bit.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries

Before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, general manager Ben Cherington made it clear that nothing that happened in the series was going to change his approach to the trade deadline.

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees' trade deadline plans may hinge on key Aaron Judge situation

Six MLB teams that have dominated July trades in the 2000s

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 29

Pirates' Jared Jones eager to continue stellar July as D-backs await

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are back where they started after splitting two extra-inning games this week. The Diamondbacks lead the Pirates by one game in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League heading into the decisive contest of their three-game series in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 25

Pirates starter Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in the rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones' performance has surged in July, and he has become a dominant weapon in the rotation.

Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off of MLB rosters

Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / July 9

Was Pulling Jared Jones in the Midst of a Perfect Game the Right Move?

History was made at PNC Park on July 7. Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs, and he recorded a Pirates single-game record 10 RBIs. On July 8, PNC Park almost witnessed history again.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pirates removing Jared Jones leads to historic loss

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game

Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets' pitching disaster

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Pirates Share Update on Jared Jones After Scary Exit

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an injury scare during Sunday’s 8-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. In his fifth start back from the injured list, Jared Jones exited early after being hit by a line drive on his surgically repaired right elbow.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29

Pirates RHP Jared Jones returns after 20-month absence to face Twins

It will be a night of returns when the Minnesota Twins take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series on Friday night. For the Pirates, who are coming off consecutive losses and a series split with the Chicago Cubs, electric right-hander Jared Jones will make his return from right elbow internal brace surgery.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 28

Jared Jones to pitch for first time since 2024 season

Pirates' Jared Jones to return to mound for first time since 2024 season

Jones has not pitched since Sept. 27, 2024 as he suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his right elbow.

Dodgers get some rough injury news on Teoscar Hernandez

Tigers place Kenley Jansen on IL: What it means for team and player

Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race

White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency

Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB

Mets may make surprising Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 23

Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected

The Pittsburgh Pirates' already formidable rotation could get even stronger by the end of May.

Pirates Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor League Deal

Former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has had an underrated career

Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 6, 2025

Jared Jones Focusing on More Doors in 2025

Ask Jared Jones what he’d like to improve on in his second major-league season and the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander gives a simple answer. “Blowing more doors,” Jones said.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 25, 2025

Pirates Recap: No Rust for Jared Jones, Debut of New-Look Outfield

Based off of first impressions, Jared Jones picked up exactly where he left off from Pittsburgh Pirates spring training last year. After a solid rookie season, Jones made his first start of spring training in the Pirates’ 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday and didn’t show any signs of rust.