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Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Pirates Given New Reason for Optimism About Paul Skenes
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale offered a blunt defense of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes this week, brushing aside concerns about the young pitcher’s uneven 2026 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28
Pirates Have Serious Catcher Problem Heading into 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates still have a month until their 2026 season comes to a close, but they have one position of dire need for 2027. The Pirates must upgrade at catcher, or at the very least, find different options that they will get the best out of to get the best out of the position group moving forward.
Brandon Lowe News / Bucs Dugout / August 28
Pirates need to bring back Brandon Lowe 
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has cooled off severely after the All Star break but in the first half of the season they were red hot ranked as one of the top offenses in the league.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28
Pirates Offense Has Done Complete 180
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were one of the best-hitting teams in baseball for most of 2026, but it's been a rough go as of late. The Pirates haven't hit anywhere near as good as they did following the All-Star break, as they did prior to it, when they set historic marks across various statistical categories.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
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.
Oneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / August 28
Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since return
The Pittsburgh Pirates went two months without their budding star center fielder, Oneil Cruz, as he was rehabbing a left hand fracture. Despite the extended time off, Cruz has been dynamic in his return to the lineup.
Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Rare Post After Best Start in Months
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has spent most of this season letting his pitching do the talking. That changed Thursday, when the right-hander broke a six-week social media silence with a four-word caption that immediately caught the attention of fans heading into a divisional series against the St.
Spencer Horwitz 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.
Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
One Pirates Prospect Pushing for September Promotion
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few interesting prospects that could make an impact in 2027 and one player should get a chance prior to that.
Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Pirates' Endy Rodriguez has season-ending hip surgery
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. He’ll be sidelined for seven to nine months.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Endy Rodríguez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had high hopes for Endy Rodríguez, but injuries have ruined a promising career. The Pirates announced that Rodríguez underwent surgery to repair his left hip labrum on Aug.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Pirates, with resurgent bullpen, strive for sweep of Padres
It's an article of faith that the San Diego Padres normally will prevail in tight games because they have one of the top bullpens in the majors. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates are four games under .500 and a long shot to make the National League playoffs because their bullpen has failed them more often than not.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Paul Skenes Makes One Massive Improvement vs. Padres
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes hadn't shown what made him one of the best pitchers in baseball recently, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace finally delivered. Skenes was excellent for the Pirates in their 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Pulls Off Unthinkable Against Mason Miller
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their struggles at the plate as of late, but they really just needed one swing of the bat to help them achieve their ultimate goal.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Pirates’ Paul Skenes hits impressive mark for the 1st time since May 12
There has been plenty of concern surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes amid a bit of a down year in 2026. After putting up two consecutive seasons with a sub-2.00 ERA, Skenes’ ERA has ballooned all the way to 3.95 as he entered play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.
Braxton Ashcraft News / TWSN / August 24
Braxton Ashcraft Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)
Braxton Ashcraft has been overshadowed by Paul Skenes in the past, but he’s put together two very strong seasons to start his MLB career. As a rookie, Ashcraft pitched in 69.2 innings, where he had a 2.71 ERA and 2.0 WAR.
Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21
Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.
Spencer Horwitz 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.
Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Pirates Release Dominic Fletcher
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher triggered a release clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates and has been granted his release, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 19
Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers
More rest wasn't the answer.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 19
Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment
Before his appearance on Tuesday, Cruz last played for the Pirates way back on June 7.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates
With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.
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