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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 20
Pirates Remain Confident for 2027, Despite Playoff Elimination
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't reach their ultimate goal of postseason baseball in 2026, but there is still much to learn before it ends. The Pirates saw themselves eliminated from the final National League Wild Card spot after the San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 at Petco Park on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 18
Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin power Pirates past Royals
Konnor Griffin had four hits and two RBIs, and Spencer Horwitz delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to win 8-5 over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8
Hot-hitting Pirates jump on White Sox early in win
Spencer Horwitz had two hits and drove in three runs, including an RBI single in a five-run first inning, and Bubba Chandler pitched six sharp innings as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday.
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Struggling Massively Post-Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hoped that first baseman Spencer Horwitz coming back from injury would bolster their lineup, but it just hasn't played out that way.
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 / Just Baseball / August 20
Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3
Pirates build 4-run lead, move to 6-1 vs. Brewers in '26
Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Bubba Chandler pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in the opener of the four-game series.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Pirates Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves before Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, activating infielder Spencer Horwitz from the 10-day injured list and adding newly acquired reliever Camilo Doval to the active roster.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them
The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.
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 / July 23
Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more
The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10
Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates attempted to fill two problem spots with their roster on Friday night in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.
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 / June 25
Pirates place 1B Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain. Horwitz, 28, left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 11-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners after experiencing discomfort.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 25
Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury
Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 30
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Spencer Horwitz's bat has been vastly overlooked.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 27
Spencer Horwitz Is an Underrated Talent on the Pirates
Back on December 10, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays made a blockbuster move to acquire Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians for a pair of prospects.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21
Pirates Make Lineup Change After Spencer Horwitz Neck Issue
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to first pitch in their next game, but made a change concerning their first baseman Spencer Horwitz. The Pirates announced that they took Horwitz out of the lineup ahead of their series opener vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 13, 2025
Trying to Make Sense of Spencer Horwitz’s Situation
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Spencer Horwitz situation is hard to decipher. After word leaked on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that their new first baseman underwent a procedure on his right wrist and would need six to eight weeks to recover.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 12, 2025
Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Sidelined; Possible Replacements at First Base
Day one of spring training and the Pittsburgh Pirates already have significant injury news. First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 11, 2025
Pirates' underwhelming offseason somehow gets even worse
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an outrageously underwhelming offseason, even by their usual low standards. It somehow got even worse on Tuesday night, just before pitchers and catchers start preparing for spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 22, 2025
Spencer Horwitz Hopes to Stop Pirates’ Revolving Door
Spencer Horwitz has been the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest acquisition of the offseason. That doesn’t excite fans of a team with 28 losing seasons in the last 32 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 19, 2024
New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz Ready to Prove Himself
Spencer Horwitz has beaten the odds since entering professional baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Horwitz in the 24th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Radford University.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 10, 2024
Former Blue Jay Spencer Horwitz traded again, this time to the Pirates
It didn’t take long before a former Toronto Blue Jay was traded again. On Tuesday night, hours after he was traded from the Blue Jays, the Cleveland Guardians traded Spencer Horwitz to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for prospects Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle, as well as bulk reliever Luis L.
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