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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 23
Pirates Rookie Makes First Start at Catcher vs. Reds
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Great America Ball Park with a new catcher behind the plate.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 23
Rafael Flores has big expectations with Pirates 
It’s no secret that the Pirates didn’t get the most value they should’ve got when they traded David Bednar to the New York Yankees. With relievers like
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 19
After disappointing years, Pirates, Athletics looking ahead to next season
As the Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletics wind down their unremarkable seasons, expect to see a number of players get their first opportunities in the major leagues, maybe even on Friday night when they open a three-game series in Pittsburgh.
The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / September 18
Recent Pirates Roster Moves Portend Shaping of 2026 Roster
So, Rafael Flores is up and Liover Peguero is down in the latest set of Pittsburgh Pirates roster moves. At 65-88, the Pirates are officially out of the pennant race and have been out of it for all practical purposes for a long time.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Rookie Making MLB Debut vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series finale with the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park with a rookie making his MLB debut. Rafael Flores starts at first base for the Pirates and bats eighth, which marks the first time he will play at the MLB level.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Rookie Excited for First MLB Opportunity
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are nearing the end of their 2025 season, but one player has a chance to make a big impression heading into 2026. The Pirates brought up catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / September 16
What to Expect from Pirates Catcher Rafael Flores
With less than two weeks in the 2025 MLB season, the Pirates are set to audition Rafael Flores for 2026. Flores was promoted on September 16 after a strong overall run with Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 22
Newest prospect Rafael Flores reveals glaring problem with Pirates Minor League development
In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Colin Beazley, C/1B Rafael Flores, the Pirates #8 prospect and the headliner of the trade that sent
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation
It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 8
Pirates prospect update: Catcher Rafael Flores
On this edition of the Pirates’ prospect update series, we take a look at the newly acquired catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores. Flores was just recently acquired from the New York Yankees in the David Bednar trade, and he was rated as their most MLB ready prospect.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 31
Yankees Land David Bednar, but Rafael Flores Headliner Raises Eyebrows
The New York Yankees made a decisive move by acquiring All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The addition addresses a clear weakness in the Yankees' bullpen, which has struggled to shut down games consistently this season.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 31
Yankees Acquire David Bednar from Pirates: What to Make of Move
Relievers have taken over the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The latest one to move was David Bednar, who was traded from the Pirates to the Yankees on the 31st.
New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 26
New York Yankees Top Prospect Reportedly Drawing Serious Trade Interest
If the New York Yankees are looking to add in the coming days, they may have to part ways with some of the young talent rising through the ranks of their farm system.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Yankees Prospects Jones and Flores Boosting Stock as Trade Deadline Nears
Rafael Flores wasn’t the most hyped name in the system, but he’s forcing his way into every conversation. The 21-year-old slugger leads Double-A Somerset in RBIs and ranks second in the entire Eastern League.
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