Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds - June 18, 2024

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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Seattle Mariners vs. Cincinnati Reds - 07/21/2026

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Seattle Mariners - Chase Burns vs. Luis CastilloWho’ll win the trade this time?

Reds Pitcher on Yelling at UmpCaleb Ferguson wants to 'make it right' after NSFW outburst in 8-0 loss

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

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Reds MiLB Notebook: Injury Updates and New Draft Pick Signings - redsminorleagues.comThe Cincinnati Reds placed right-handed pitcher Sheng-En Lin on the 60-day injured list as part of a busy day of injuries and signings.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

🧐 Bo Bichette drama 🎯 New names on the move? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

Reds vs. Mariners (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 8-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Seattle Mariners- Andrew Abbott vs. George KirbyLate Night Reds on the west coast again!

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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We’re going to have to wave goodbye to Eugenio Suárez again soonMaybe he can give the Reds a parting gift on the way out.

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

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Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

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Midseason 2026 Cincinnati Reds Top 25 Prospects List - redsminorleagues.comThe 2026 MLB Draft is over and that makes it the perfect time to update the Cincinnati Reds Top 25 Prospect List.

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MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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Reds blast past Rockies in homer-fest to take seriesTyler Stephenson’s big day powered Cincinnati to a series win.

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Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

Reds vs. Rockies (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 9-6 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies - Hunter Greene vs. Ryan FeltnerOnce again, the Reds try to win the series against Colorado.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

Reds 'Open for Business'Cincinnati making stance known for teams looking to buy (The Athletic)

Reds vs. Rockies (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 10-3 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

MLB Signing Delayed By Spill 😅New contract was printed after Reds GM spilt coffee on Chase Burns' $105M deal

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies - Rhett Lowder vs. Tomoyuki SuganoThe Reds look to claim a series victory over Colorado.

All the highlights from Cincinnati’s 7-2 win over ColoradoSpencer Steer homered twice to power the Reds offense.

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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

Reds Inside-the-Park HR 💨

Spencer Steer with the round-tripper off a friendly bounce 🎥

Reds vs. Rockies (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 7-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies - Brady Singer vs. Gabriel HughesRocky Mountain High!

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Brady Singer’s last stand with the Cincinnati Reds?Cincinnati’s most obvious trade chip gets the first start of the season’s second half.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

Did you get to watch Alfredo Duno in the MLB Futures Game?Did you even know what time the game was, or how to watch it?

Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa

Pirates take low-cost gamble on former Padres first-rounder after surprise Nationals DFAThe Pittsburgh Pirates are taking another low-cost swing on a former top prospect who once appeared destined to become a major-league regular. According to Coli

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The Cincinnati Reds have signed 13 draft picks - redsminorleagues.comThe Cincinnati Reds have signed 13 players from the 2026 Major League Baseball draft. They still have eight players that are unsigned.

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The Nationals have traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

Reds to Pay Chase Burns $105M ✍️Cincy agrees to seven-year deal with 23-year-old All-Star starting pitcher (MLB Network)

Reds, Chase Burns agree to 7-year, $105 million contractCincinnati’s latest All Star pitcher lands a massive contract extension.

Pirates biggest improvement this year has been the offenseThe Bucs are now strong at the plate and not so much on the mound.

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Pirates’ Esmerlyn Valdez just put the NL Rookie of the Year field on noticeHeading into the 2026 season, the betting odds favored a Pittsburgh Pirates youngster taking home the National League Rookie of the Year honors. If it wasn't Ko

VOTE: Are the Pirates buyers or sellers?Your best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Paul Skenes doubles down on Yankees denial with perfect All-Star red carpet jabPaul Skenes has spent much of his young career hearing people speculate about when — not whether — he will eventually leave the Pittsburgh Pirates for a bigger-

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz ramping up, Endy RodríguezThe Pittsburgh Pirates should have greater clarity on the returns of Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz shortly after the All-Star break, but neither player appears

The case for the Reds trading Spencer SteerIs the timing right to move Cincinnati’s utility-man extraordinaire?

Astros fans are finding out what Pirates already knew about Mike BurrowsThe Houston Astros believed they were acquiring a future rotation pillar when they landed Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason. Half a

Pirates Prospect Update: Fan favorite prospect rises ranks, another one step away from MLBTwo of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top infield prospects are moving closer to the major leagues as the organization reshuffles its minor-league system following the

Cincinnati's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Reds were among Cincy's top athletes of the century ➡️

Pirates All-Star snubs look even worse after historic NL offensive flopThe 2026 MLB All-Star Game offered plenty of spectacle, but almost none of it came from the National League’s offense. The American League cruised to a 4-0 vict

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Pirates can protect Paul Skenes with one smart trade deadline movePaul Skenes' struggles had been a major concern for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans over the past few weeks. Against the Atlanta Braves on July 7, the Pir

No Pirates in the All-Star Game is a ridiculous look for baseballThe Pittsburgh Pirates will technically have two representatives at the 2026 MLB All-Star festivities. When the actual game begins Tuesday night, however, they

All-Star Game Break Down ✍️Extra-inning rules, swing-off batters and more ahead of game 📲

Sal Stewart, Chase Burns rep the Reds in tonight’s MLB All Star GameFirst pitch is slated for just after 8 PM ET on FOX.

Best MLB All-Star Red Carpet LooksStars dressed to impress in Philly. See it all here 📲

Paul Skenes has priceless reaction to an already tired Yankees narrativePaul Skenes has spent his first three seasons establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in Pittsburgh Pirates history. Somehow, that still is not enough

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

Braxton Ashcraft sends blunt message on Pirates All Star snubsBraxton Ashcraft understands why the Pittsburgh Pirates’ resurgent offense didn't produce another All-Star, but it doesn't mean he agrees with it. Speaking with

MLBPA's Olympics Issues 🙅‍♀️Disagreements with MLB holding up player involvement in 2028 despite support from owners (Passan)

Updated Farm System Rankings 📊How every club stacks up after the draft ➡️

Pirates' bizarre All Star snub actually validates their biggest strengthThe Pittsburgh Pirates rank third in runs-per-game this season, which is a steep increase from the 2025 season, in which they featured one of the worst offenses

MLB Draft Picks to Hit Majors First 📈

5 prospects who will fly through the minors

It’s Home Run Derby time!Todd Frazier won the Home Run Derby once. Don’t you remember that great Cincinnati Reds success?

Pirates' stunning Brewers sweep deserves a bold trade deadline responseAs recently as two weeks ago, there was a reasonable argument to be made that the Pittsburgh Pirates hadn't earned the right to be aggressive at the trade deadl

Soto: Salary Cap 'Sucks'Mets LF and other all-stars continue to push back on proposal

Skenes: Velo Concerns 'Funny'Pirates ace not worried about fastball velocity despite recent struggles

SB Nation Reacts Results: Who was the bigger MLB All-Star game snub ?Who’s the biggest snub?

Seth Hernandez's electric Futures Game outing has Pirates fans demanding the impossibleSeth Hernandez needed only 14 pitches to make a lasting impression at the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game. Apparently, that was enough for some Pittsburgh Pirate

MLB ASG Lineups 📝Starting squads ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic

Pirates prep for trade deadline by sending pitcher to Orioles in cash dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates have completed a minor piece of roster housekeeping ahead of the MLB trade deadline, sending right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders to t

All-Star Game Storylines 🌟What to watch for entering the Midsummer Classic 📲

MLB Draft Grades 🔠Tap to see which team had the best and and worst draft class 📲

Home Run Derby Preview, Prediction ✍️Breaking down the competitors for this year's event in Philly ➡️

Ranking Every Team at All-Star Break 📊Where red-hot Red Sox, ice-cold Mariners and every team stand ➡️

Ryan O'Hearn calls out Brewers’ Pat Murphy for bizarre act after Pirates sweepRyan O’Hearn had no problem believing the Milwaukee Brewers pitchers who hit him did so accidentally. He had a much harder time understanding what Milwaukee man