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The Pirates have been a pleasant surprise so far this season, but back-to-back series against the Braves and Dodgers, World Series hopefuls, could be a make-or-break stretch for Pittsburgh.

Pirates' upcoming stretch will tell fans everything they need to know

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Game #64: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up Endy Rodriguez to help fill the void behind the dish while Joey Bart recovered from a foot infection. Now they face a much bigg

Endy Rodriguez is forcing the Pirates into a difficult decision they can't avoid

The irony of Carmen Mlodzinski's first bullpen appearance of 2026 is that it may have provided the strongest possible argument for why the Pittsburgh Pirates were right to move him there in the first place.

Carmen Mlodzinski's 2026 bullpen debut reminds Pirates how badly they need him there

As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue searching for answers in a bullpen that has become one of the team's biggest weaknesses, they have now traded away a second relief pitcher in the span of four days.

Pirates trade pitching depth to Red Sox amid bullpen collapse

Pirates vs. Astros (06/04/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Carmen Mlodzinski wasn't happy he was moved to the Pirates bullpen, but a path back to the rotation is rapidly emerging thanks to teammates Bubba Chandler and Wilber Dotel.

Pirates may have found an unexpected path back to the rotation for Carmen Mlodzinski

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Game #63: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Red Sox To Acquire Joe La Sorsa

Boston picks up a new lefty arm for the bullpen.

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Pirates Pursuing Bullpen Upgrades

The Pirates are in a pretty good spot but the relief corps still needs work.

Ken Rosenthal's report that the Pittsburgh Pirates are being more aggressive than most teams in their search for bullpen help shouldn't come as a surprise to an

Pirates latest trade rumor raises pertinent questions about bullpen personnel

Former Pirates reliever Kyle Nicolas is headed to his third organization since March after being designated for assignment by the Reds and traded to the Orioles.

Reds-Orioles trade validates another key offseason Pirates decision

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MLB All-Star Concessions 🤤

First look at exclusive foods coming to Philly for midsummer classic 📸

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a rare moment of offensive brilliance from catcher Henry Davis on Wednesday night. Davis, who essentially serves as Paul Skenes' pers

Pirates wasted epic Henry Davis moment in gut-wrenching blown loss to Astros

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Determining every team's deadline strategy with 2 months to go 📲

The Pittsburgh Pirates can put whatever kind of paint job they want on the Konnor Griffin injury. Maybe it's minor. And off this is a cautious 10-day injured li

Konnor Griffin injury setback makes this offseason signing look even worse

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2018 MLB Redraft 🔄

How Tarik Skubal, Cal Raleigh, more stack up 8 years later ➡️

You don't trade your All-Star closer who still has another year on his contract if you don't think you have a viable option to replace him. So, when the Pirates

Dennis Santana has completely fallen apart since Pirates' David Bednar trade

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Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates

Nick Gonzales has been a major part of Pittsburgh's success.

Pirates vs. Astros (06/03/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 11-9 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pirates Crank Grand Slam 💥

Henry Davis shows off all the power vs. Astros

Cold Pirates Grand Slam Pic 🥶

Jake Mangum's Pirates breakout couldn't be coming at a better time

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum is red hot, and it couldn't come at a better time for a team that boasts a top-5 offense, but needs more reliable defensive contributors.

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Game #62: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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The Pirates Finally Have an Offense

The 2026 Pirates are running out their strongest lineup in over a decade. Could their bats power them to their first playoff berth since 2015?

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Return of the Pirates Lumber Company, but better??

The Pirates' offense was sure to improve with Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn, but is at a completely new level.

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The writing may be on the wall for Marcell Ozuna after latest Pirates decision

When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal this offseason, the idea was to inject some power into a lineup that desperatel

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Mike Burrows just handed the Pirates the ultimate trade victory lap

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't need any additional evidence that they won the Mike Burrows trade. But on Tuesday night, they got it anyway. In Burrows' first sta

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Grading Every Team's Season So Far 🔠

Breaking down the league landscape with 100 games to go ➡️

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Ben Cherington must approach these contract extension talks for Pirates right now

Brandon Lowe is proving to be one of the best acquisitions by the Pittsburgh Pirates in some time. Ben Cherington and the front office should get his extension done as quickly as possible.

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Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins

Lawrence was traded following Pittsburgh's series sweep against Minnesota.

Pirates vs. Astros (06/02/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 10-6 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

It's fair to criticize the Pirates for trying to get ahead of an uncomfortable story. But the outrage suggesting this is some unprecedented attack on journalism is hard to take seriously.

Pirates fans' overreaction to team's sneaky Carmen Mlodzinski PR move needs to end

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VOTE: Rank the Pirates starting pitchers

Rank them one through six.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins shortly after sweeping them, acquiring the all-important cash considerations in exchange for their discarded reliever.

Pirates fans bring the jokes after DFA'd pitcher was traded to Twins following series sweep

For roughly 48 hours, Carmen Mlodzinski became the biggest story surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates. Not Jared Jones' long-awaited return. Not Braxton Ashcraft'

Pirates reinstating Carmen Mlodzkinski indicates the drama was all for nothing

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MLB Rookie Rankings 📊

How the top stack up after 60 games ➡️

For years, Carmen Mlodzinski has fought to prove he belongs in a Major League rotation. He has bounced between roles, been optioned, recalled, stretched out, sh

Carmen Mlodzinski may get his wish but Pirates drama comes with a cost

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Bold Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮

Going out on a limb with Skubal, more two months ahead of Aug. 3 deadline ➡️

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Pirates Carmen Mlodzinski back with the team and back in the bullpen

Mlodzinski was activated from the restricted list on Monday.

Twins, Pirates Make Trade 🔄

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Pirates Trade Justin Lawrence To Twins

The Twins announced they've acquired reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pirates for cash. Pittsburgh designated the right-hander for assignment last week. …

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Updated MLB Power Rankings 📊

Where every team stands to open June ➡️

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Pirates Reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski From Restricted List

The righty is expected to return to action on Tuesday. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Pittsburgh's decision.

When people talk about the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation, the conversation almost always starts with Paul Skenes and eventually shifts to

Pirates may have uncovered another ace alongside Paul Skenes (and it's not who you think)

Pittsburgh completed the three-game sweep, returned to .500, and gained critical momentum heading into a critical stretch of the schedule. And yet, everyone is talking about Carmen Mlodzinski.

Carmen Mlodzinski overshadowed a Pirates sweep for all the wrong reasons

What every squad must fix heading into June 📲

Every MLB Team's Biggest Problem 😓

The latest CBA proposal has placed small-market teams in the spotlight thanks to the rumored salary floor. While that would be good for baseball, it would be a hard pill to swallow for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates fans will love Bob Nutting shaking in his boots over new MLB CBA proposal

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Ranking Best 25-and-Under SPs 🤩

Stacking up the MLB youth movement that's having a historic season ➡️

There's no use in sugarcoating it -- Pittsburgh Pirates starter Bubba Chandler has struggled in 2026. Entering Thursday, Chandler was 1-5 on the season with a 5

MLB insider warns Pirates of a Bubba Chandler mistake they can't recover from

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Pirates sweep Twins and drop some social media bragging

Plenty of good for the Bucs, a little bit of bad, and some troling after a sweep.

The southpaw will try to gain a bullpen spot with the Bucs or another club. MLB Trade Rumors has the breakdown of upward mobility rules.

Joe La Sorsa To Exercise Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Contract

Watch out, Scott Boras. Baseball's staunchest negotiator is... a kid in the stands in Toronto? Esmerlyn Valdez's first MLB home run (also his first hit) led to a

Esmerlyn Valdez's first career homer had hilarious Pirates moment with fan negotiation

The righty is expected to return to action on Tuesday. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Pittsburgh's decision.

Pirates Place Carmen Mlodzinski On Restricted List

Twins vs. Pirates (05/31/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-3 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Sunday was supposed to be a relatively straightforward roster day for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Instead, it raised two very different questions about the present and future of the club.

Pirates make Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski moves that have fans asking questions

The Pirates are placing Konnor Griffin on the IL with a flexor tendon strain and activating Ryan O'Hearn after a two-week absence.

Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O'Hearn

The Pirates are at home looking to grab a win today.

Game #60: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

You can make a sound argument that Braxton Ashcraft has been the most dominant pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season. Not only has Ashcraft logged the

Pirates must protect Braxton Ashcraft from the temptation he created

Twins vs. Pirates (05/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 10-9 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

The Pirates are at home looking to grab a win today.

Game #59: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Starting around this time last year, trade rumors started to swirl around Mitch Keller. By the time the trade deadline rolled around, the assumption was that th

Mitch Keller is proving why Pirates were right to ignore trade temptation

Esmerlyn Valdez showed a glimpse of the power potential he could display in the Pirates' outfield.

Pirates demote Esmerlyn Valdez, but showed promise for the future

Top Prospect Injured By...A DOG!?

Add this to the list of bizarre baseball injuries 🤕

How top 10 at every position stack up against each other 📲

New MLB Prospect Rankings 📊

MLB's growing problem with offensive agony 📲

Why Is Offense So Bad This Year? 😫

Reynolds Walks Off Twins 🏴‍☠️ (@MLB)

Pirates OF hits two-run shot to snap losing streak 🎥

Oneil Cruz 450-FT HR 💣

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HEADS UP ON THE RIVER WALK! 450 ft. 110.8 mph exit velo

Griffin Extends The Lead ⚡️

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Bucs on the board! 🤠

Jones Throwing Gas in the 1st ⛽️

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Jared Jones is back on the mound for the @Pirates and pumping 101 MPH 😤

In a bad year for MLB free agents to be, which hitters are actually improving their cases? MLB Trade Rumors takes a long look. Click to read.

Which Impending Free Agent Bats Are Actually Improving Their Stock?

Jared Jones is set to make his long-awaited return to an MLB mound on Friday night when he starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Don Kelly described Jones

Pirates can't rely on Jared Jones to fix all of their pitching woes

The Pittsburgh Pirates received a largely positive injury update on Friday, though rookie sensation Konnor Griffin will remain limited for the immediate future.

Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin status, Ryan O'Hearn timeline, Nick Gonzales

The Pirates are at home looking to grab a win today.

Game #58: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Jared Jones' return to the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation was always going to create a roster crunch. When it became official on Friday, Pittsburgh finally made th

Jared Jones return finally pushed Pirates to make overdue roster decision

The Bucs cut a struggling reliever.

Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment

Nobody should blame Carmen Mlodzinski for being frustrated. After all, he did exactly what the Pirates asked him to do. When the organization gave him another o

Carmen Mlodzinski is paying for a Pirates problem he didn't create

We knew Lowe was good. Did we know he was this good?

Who has been the most surprising Pirate so far?

Which top players will be in a new uniform come August? 📲

Predicting Stars on Trade Block ☎️

Carmen Mlodzinski's comments Thursday sounded less like a pitcher embracing a new role and more like someone trying to process another frustrating turn in a career that has repeatedly lacked stability.

It seems Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski decision actually created a big problem

Bailey Falter's time with the Kansas City Royals ended about as loudly as possible for a pitcher who, in all honesty, had already pitched his way off the roster

Former Pirates pitcher calling out Royals before DFA should serve as warning

Cubs vs. Pirates (05/28/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 7-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates fans spent Thursday afternoon wondering why it was taking so long for the team to announce the lineup for that night's series finale against

Konnor Griffin injury confirms Pirates fans' worst fears after weird lineup delay

Skenes Ks 6 Straight Batters⛽

Pirates ace dialed in early against the Cubs 🎥

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today against the Cubs.

Game #57: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates manager Don Kelly told members of the media, including Jason Mackey of MLB.com, that right-hander Jared Jones will start …

Jared Jones To Start For Pirates On Friday

For weeks, Pittsburgh Pirates fans worked themselves into a panic over a decision the team had not actually made. The theory was simple enough: Jared Jones was

Pirates' Jared Jones decision shows fans wasted time worrying for weeks

Bubba Chandler has plenty to answer for right now. The Pittsburgh Pirates' young starter has not been sharp enough early in games, has put himself in too many i

Pirates bullpen keeps making Bubba Chandler's growing pains worse

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill has never done anything wrong to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Pirates fans can't stand him, and you can thank Padres

Pirates fans are loving Jackson Merrill completely unraveling with Padres in 2026

Who's up and who's down after two months of regular-season play ➡️

2026 Winners, Losers So Far 🎭

In the two-plus weeks since his return to the big leagues, Wilber Dotel has given the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they have been searching for: a middle rel

Wilber Dotel is quietly embracing the role Pirates desperately need

Owners propose system for first time since 1994 strike after MLBPA insists they would not approve change (AP)

MLB Proposes Salary Cap in CBA

How Bobby Witt Jr., Corbin Carroll, more stack up seven years later ➡️

2019 MLB Re-Draft 🔄

Cutch is available again.

Former Pirate Andrew McCutchen DFA'd by Texas Rangers

Cubs vs. Pirates (05/27/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have watched enough self-inflicted chaos over the years to recognize it immediately, even when it is wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform. Tha

Pirates join in on the fun with Pete Crow-Armstrong trolling as Cubs' spiral continues

Cubs Snap 10-Game Skid 🙌

Chicago fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Cubs get 10-4 win over Pirates

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today against the Cubs.

Game #56: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates' winter decision on Andrew McCutchen was always going to be emotionally complicated, but now it looks a lot more defensible from a baseball standpoint.

Pirates validated with Andrew McCutchen decision as Rangers bring down hammer

The Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup suddenly looks a lot less rigid, and that might be one of the biggest early wins of Don Kelly's tenure. Konnor Griffin batting le

Konnor Griffin's leadoff debut proves Pirates have a dangerous new problem

How all 30 offenses stack up at the end of May ➡️

Updated Lineup Rankings 📊

The Pittsburgh Pirates are doing something interesting. Amid injuries and some poor performances, they've shuffled in some of their top prospects, not with the

3 disappointing Pirates who should be on their last legs as youth movement takes hold

Cubs Lose 10 Straight 📉

Chicago's roller coaster season continues after loss to Pittsburgh

Cooking up realistic proposals and landing spots for the Tigers ace ➡️

Tarik Skubal Trade Packages 📦

Griffin has batted in multiple different spots in the lineup, but never in this prime location until Tuesday.

Konnor Griffin makes Pirates history not seen in over 70 years

Acquired from the Guardians through the Blue Jays, Horwitz has been one of the Pirates' most consistent hitters.

Why Spencer Horwitz is the Pirates most underrated hitter

In suggesting that a breakout could be just around the corner, Pittsburgh Pirates insider Jason Mackey just gave fans the most dangerous thing possible with Henry Davis: hope.

Pirates insider fuels Henry Davis hope fans should be careful buying

Prospect HR in Front of Fam 🥹

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez had his crew hype after 1st homer at PNC

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today against the Cubs.

Game #55: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is not exactly Bobby Cox yet, but he is starting to build quite the ejection résumé. Kelly was tossed for the second time i

Don Kelly's second ejection in three days says plenty about Pirates' edge

Baseball has a way of making the same swing mean two completely different things depending on where it lands. Brandon Lowe was just reminded of that, courtesy o

Brandon Lowe gets robbed by PNC Park in Pirates' strangest twist yet

The one thing every club needs to ask itself ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Every Team's Toughest Trade Deadline Question 🤔

📈 Guardians enter top 5 😬 Cubs, Tigers moving down 📲 Full breakdown here

New MLB Power Rankings 📊

Rickey Henderson and the top star who outshone their draft spot for each team ➡️

Best Draft Picks Outside 1st Round 📈

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The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen woes reared their ugly head again over the weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies. This time, no man was spared as the previo

5 early relief pitchers Pirates should start eyeing for 2026 trade deadline