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Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates make massive Jared Jones injury roster move
Coming off the Pittsburgh Pirates’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, 7-2, the team has made some exciting roster moves, specifically dealing with pitcher Jared Jones.
Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment
The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. That opens active and 40-man roster space for righty Jared Jones.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Pirates Manager Explains Moving Carmen Mlodzinski to Bullpen
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly made one of the toughest roster decisions he'll have to make all season. Kelly announced that he is moving Carmen Mlodzinski from the starting rotation to the bullpen, as they bring back Jared Jones from the 60-day injured list and make him a starting pitcher moving forward.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 29
Who has been the most surprising Pirate so far? 
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 57 games into the 2026 season and they have been a pleasant surprise so far. If the season ended today they wouldn’t make the playoffs but they are only 2 games out of the NL wild card spot.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Jared Jones' Return Creates Good Problem for Pirates
PITTSBURGH– When the Pirates open a three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, they will welcome back a familiar face to the starting rotation.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes even more history despite loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. But starting pitcher Paul Skenes continued to etch his name into the records.
Nick Gonzales News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Pirates Provide Update on Nick Gonzales After Early Exit Against Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have provided an update on Nick Gonzales after he left the Pirates’ 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Gonzales was removed from the game before the top of the fourth inning at PNC Park after he showed visible discomfort running the bases earlier in the game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 29
Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth
The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to get in the win column on Thursday, but they got yet another exceptional outing from young flamethrower Paul Skenes.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes drops ‘hit or miss’ take on discouraging Cubs loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates let a promising bounce-back outing from Paul Skenes slip through their fingers, falling 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park and dropping to 6-6 in games started by the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
Jared Jones 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.
Nick Gonzales News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Why Pirates’ Nick Gonzales was pulled from Cubs game early
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales exited Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs because of left knee discomfort. The 27-year-old was removed before the top of the fourth inning at PNC Park, with Tyler Callihan entering the game in his place for his major league debut.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29
Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 28
Pirates Third Baseman Leaves Cubs Game With Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries recently and the list keeps on growing in their latest game. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales departed ahead of the top of the fourth inning vs.
Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise announcement on the status of their franchise shortstop. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 20-year-old phenom, is currently being evaluated for a forearm strain.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 28
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame
The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.
Spencer Horwitz 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.
Bubba Chandler News / Field Level Media / May 27
Pirates' Bubba Chandler aims to stop slide vs. reeling Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of their longest losing streak in nearly four years. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler has lost his past four decisions.
Bryan Reynolds News / HITC / May 26
The real reason behind Bryan Reynolds’ strange season for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The simplest explanation for Bryan Reynolds’ unusual start is the one Pirates fans keep returning to: something must be wrong physically. The evidence does not really back that up.
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