Rafael Flores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh 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.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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' failure can be explained by new prospect's revelation

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.

Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

Cubs star commits ninth-inning baserunning blunder in loss

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

Cal Raleigh has an absolutely perfect bat for Players' Weekend

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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.