Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - July 30, 2024

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WinnerA. Chapman (4-4)

LoserJ. Hader (4-6)

SaveD. Bednar (19)

Blown SaveR. Pressly (6)

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Top 8Oneil Cruz doubles to right field. Bryan Reynolds to third. Jared Triolo scores.

Top 6Yasmani Grandal homers to right field.

Bot 5Jose Altuve hits into a force out to shallow infield. Victor Caratini to second. Jake Meyers scores. Jon Singleton scores. Fielding error by Ke'Bryan Hayes.

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Tribune-Review Sports

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Pirates farm report for Aug. 8, 2026: Titus Dumitru belts 2 doubles, homer in Altoona loss https://t.co/KBdNn7HQak

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Tribune-Review Sports

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For Pirates starter Mitch Keller, season-ending arm injury 'not the news you wanted to hear' https://t.co/42PGH7gKKb

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Chronicle Astros

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Peter Lambert's durability matters even more as questions surround the rest of the rotation after the Astros did not add pitching at the trade deadline. https://t.co/lJ0RwPrkxU

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93.7 The Fan

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Chandler throws 6 scorless and the Pirates snap losing skid in 9-0 win against the Mets. https://t.co/esX2eNw9LH

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Colin Beazley

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Bubba Chandler says he doesn’t care whether the Pirates win 20-19 or 1-0, so long as they win. Still, he had to admit the Pirates’ 9-0 win against the Mets felt good. “Hopefully this jump starts us in the right direction for the next month and a half” https://t.co/bQzpwV61PI

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Rare Honus Wagner Card Sells for Record LowWhy this T206 Wagner card sold for its lowest mark in six years 📲

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This Pirates prospect is forcing his way into Pittsburgh's pitching plansTypically speaking, this is the time of year that Pittsburgh Pirates fans really hone in on the minors and begin to dream of which youngster will be the next gr

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Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Mets vs. Pirates (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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Pirates Injury Update: Endy Rodríguez scratch, Oneil Cruz rehab assignment, Mitch KellerEndy Rodríguez was a late scratch from the Pittsburgh's Pirates’ lineup Saturday against the New York Mets due to left hip discomfort, raising concern because i

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Paul Skenes just fueled huge expectations for Pirates first round pickThe Pittsburgh Pirates' selection of Derek Curiel with the fifth-overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft raised some eyebrows. At the time that the pick was made, it

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Pirates' shrewd Jacob Gonzalez pickup can't erase one glaring problemThe deal that brought Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates is typical Pittsburgh dealmaking. General manager Ben Cherington flipped an unknown (in t

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

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Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Mets vs. Pirates (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Zac Thornton vs. Carmen MlodzinskiThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Don Kelly's most criticized Pirates decision may actually save their rotationFor the better part of the last month, Don Kelly’s handling of Carmen Mlodzinski has been one of the easiest Pittsburgh Pirates decisions to criticize. Mlodzins

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Pirates' trade deadline failure is already coming back to haunt themOne trade away from perfection.

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Ben Cherington somehow turned Ke'Bryan Hayes into baseball's hottest relieverThe trade that keeps on giving.

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Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh HarrisonJHay is coming home to Pittsburgh!

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Astros' push to get Carlos Correa back this season comes with some very familiar risksCorrea says he "wouldn't be doing all this work" if a return wasn't possible. Should the Astros even want it?

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Ben Cherington's Oneil Cruz injury update raises more questions than answers for PiratesOneil Cruz was cleared for all baseball activities on July 29. He's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 7. The Pittsburgh Pirates are desper

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Pirates vs. Brewers (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin MayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates made one costly mistake that turned Paul Skenes' slump into a crisisPaul Skenes looked like he might be turning a corner in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at American Family Field. T

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

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MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

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Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?Queue up some Motley Crue and bring ‘Cutch back to Pittsburgh, aka, Home Sweet Home!

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Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strengthEsmerlyn Valdez was certainly underestimated when he first came up, but now the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom is getting his due. Valdez was just named National Lea

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Astros’ fate all but sealed for Dana Brown after doubling down on tired trade deadline tropeDana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.

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Paul Skenes' refusal to take accountability is becoming impossible to defendAs Paul Skenes keeps reminding us, it’s been a “weird year.” That response, however accurate, is getting old for Pirates fans and media. The young ace is known

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle HarrisonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/05/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Blue Jays vs. Astros, 08/05/2026 🎥

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Ben Cherington doesn't deserve applause for saving Pirates from his own Marcell Ozuna mistakeGenerally, celebrating someone losing his job feels cruel. Professional athletes are well compensated, but they are still human beings whose failures unfold pub

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Pirates cut DH Marcell OzunaThe Marcell Ozuna experiment has officially come to an end.

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Pirates Release Marcell OzunaVeteran slugger agreed to $12M deal this offseason (Mike Deportes)

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Former Pirates traded at 2026 deadline feature catcher whose season took a wild turnThe Pittsburgh Pirates approached the 2026 trade deadline as buyers, but plenty of players with ties to the organization were involved in deals elsewhere. Some

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Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

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Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

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Astros’ biggest roster weakness was somehow actually made worse at the trade deadlineThe Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.

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One year later Pirates deadline trades tell two completely different storiesHitting .500 ain't bad, though Ben Cherington probably wants the swing and miss back.

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VOTE: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Is Mitch on his way out?

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TOR at HOU Game Highlights

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Brewers First to 70 Wins 👑

Milwaukee extends MLB-best record with 4-2 victory over Pirates

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Pirates just gave fans 2 more reasons to question Marcell Ozuna's roster spotThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided Ron Marinaccio and Billy Cook were expendable. Somehow, Marcell Ozuna remains untouchable. That is the unavoidable conclusion aft

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan HendersonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheelThe Astros needed a bat, a starter, and a reliever. They got a center fielder having a down year offensively. Here's what Dana Brown should've done instead.

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Ben Cherington opened the door to October but now Pirates must walk through itBen Cherington buying at the trade deadline was the right move for the Pittsburgh Pirates, regardless of whether the season ultimately ends with a playoff berth

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Breaking down Pirates new bullpen roles after much needed deadline revampIf Ben Cherington entered the trade deadline with the goal of patching the biggest weakness on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster, it's safe to say he succeeded by

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

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Pirates-Yankees trade talks expose surprising new reality for Henry DavisThe Pittsburgh Pirates didn't trade Henry Davis before the deadline, which is unfortunate only because the mere possibility was more interesting than anything D

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Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

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Pirates add at deadline, bolster bullpenThe Pirates were busy at the deadline!

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Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

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Pirates fans won't believe the feat Dodgers pulled off at trade deadline buzzer with Jack SuwinskiBecause of course they did.

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Mitch Keller placed on IL by Pirates, out for seasonA big injury for the Buccos.

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Pirates projected to be outside of playoffsThe Buccos ship looks like it’s sinking!

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Pirates deal for righty reliever Lake Bachar from Miami MarlinsThe Pirates acquired four right-handed relief pitchers to completely change their bullpen for the stretch run,

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Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Pirates vs. Brewers (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Milwaukee Brewers 🎥

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Complete Pirates trade deadline grades after Ben Cherington completely revamps bullpenThe Pittsburgh Pirates transformed their bullpen at the trade deadline with an aggressive flurry of deals. Ben Cherington entered the trade deadline under press

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Varsho's 1st Astros Hit ☝️

Against former team on day he was traded

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MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

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MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Bubba Chandler vs. Brandon SproatThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates' Mitch Keller injury shocker at trade deadline explains troublesome regressionAmid a frantic trade deadline that saw the Pittsburgh Pirates reshape their bullpen, the organization quietly revealed an injury development that may explain on

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Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

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Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

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Pirates complete bullpen overhaul with 2 last second deadline tradesThe Pittsburgh Pirates waited until the final moments before the trade deadline to finish a dramatic revamp of their bullpen. In separate buzzer-beating deals,

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New layer of Pirates-Mets Luke Weaver trade makes Ben Cherington look even betterThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ acquisition of Luke Weaver already looked like a significant trade deadline victory for Ben Cherington. The financial details make it ev

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Pirates acquire star reliever Luke Weaver from New York MetsThe Pirates have finally acquired an impactful reliever for the back of their bullpen.

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Pirates can't let Luke Weaver be their only bold deadline additionThe Pittsburgh Pirates landed the best relief pitcher who was realistically available at the trade deadline. Once it became clear the San Diego Padres had no in

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Astros finally trade for lefty outfielder in Daulton Varsho, but pay a steep priceThe Houston Astros got the lefty outfielder they needed in a trade for Daulton Varsho, but the cost may have been way too steep.

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Ben Cherington makes up for Pirates trade deadline inactivity with huge Mets dealBen Cherington waited until the Pirates’ trade deadline anxiety had reached a breaking point, but he finally delivered the move Pittsburgh desperately needed. T

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Pirates Trade for Luke WeaverMets sending reliever to Pittsburgh (ESPN)

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Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

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Pirates can't make dangerous trade deadline mistake that doomed their offseasonThe Pittsburgh Pirates cannot afford to spend another deadline celebrating the players they pursued instead of the players they acquired. With the trade deadlin

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White Sox turn up the heat on Pirates with late night trade stunnerThe Pittsburgh Pirates went to bed Sunday night with one fewer bullpen option and considerably more pressure on general manager Ben Cherington to deliver before

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Pirates News: Oneil Cruz rehab progress, Joey Bart trade fallout, former catcher claimedOneil Cruz is closing in on a minor league rehab assignment as he continues working his way back from fractures in his left hand. Pirates general manager Ben Ch

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Pirates Ryan O’Hearn out 6-8 weeksSad but true…

Astros Inquiring About Stowers

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The Astros are among teams to inquire about Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, and they are engaged in ongoing discussions with Miami. Stowers, an All-Star with big power, just might be the extra lefty bat Houston needs.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this rosterWho would be coming back in 2026?

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Ben Cherington's trade deadline insight might foreshadow Carmen Mlodzinski's Pirates fateBen Cherington spent much of his Sunday radio appearance emphasizing that the Pirates remain open to several different types of trades before Monday’s deadline.

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Pirates vs. Reds (08/02/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 10-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Pirates vs. Reds rain fiasco fuels fiery Don Kelly ejection as umpires still ignore realityDon Kelly was ejected Sunday for pointing out what everyone at Great American Ball Park could plainly see: The field was not safe, the rain was not stopping, an

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Manager Tossed in the Rain 😅

Pirates' Don Kelly leads league with 5 ejections after arguing field conditions

Luis Garcia Jr. Trade Buzz

Jon Heyman

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Action heating up around Luis Garcia Jr., who has emerged as a very productive bat for the Nats (.560 slug leads NL). Garcia, who was scratched today, is drawing interest from at least the Astros, Red Sox and Yankees

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Pirates' latest trade pursuit proves they understand what's really at stakeAccording to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Pirates remain active in trade discussions involving not only bullpen help, but also a right-han

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase BurnsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Astros Rumors: Houston connected to George Springer reunion, but the timing is all wrongThe Houston Astros reuniting with George Springer would not be what the team and their fans need at the trade deadline.

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Blockbuster MLB Trade Ideas 💡8 deals to block Dodgers from another World Series title 📲

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Skubal to Dodgers Winners and Losers 📊Breaking down the fallout from blockbuster trade 📲

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MLB Lockout Coming? 🔒The Athletic insider Ken Rosenthal says Skubal trade will have major ramifications

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Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade further underscores Pirates fans' demands for salary capThe Los Angeles Dodgers didn't break any rules by acquiring Tarik Skubal. They simply exposed how broken Major League Baseball’s rules already are. The back-to-

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Landing Spots for Available OFs 📍Where George Springer, Taylor Ward and more could end up before deadline 📲

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Updated Dodgers WS Odds 🎲Skubal trade has reigning champs as heavy favorites 📲

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Pirates have a sneaky trade deadline weapon hiding in plain sightWe've talked about one way the Pittsburgh Pirates can be aggressive at the trade deadline without giving up their top prospects by leveraging their surplus of y

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MLB Trade Deadline TrackerEvery transaction before Aug. 3 window shuts 📲

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Pirates vs. Reds (08/01/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-1 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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Rangers vs. Astros (08/01/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-4 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Andrew AbbottThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates Injury Update: Ryan O'Hearn timeline revealed, Rafael Flores Jr. activatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup took a significant hit Saturday, as the club placed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain

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Pirates deal for Yankees relieverPittsburgh adds a former All-Star to their pitching staff.

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Pirates take chance on trade for broken Yankees reliever, surrender 2 prospectsNew York Yankees reliever Camilo Doval has moved onto the Pittsburgh Pirates at the MLB trade deadline.

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Yankees Trading Doval to PiratesReliever heading to Pittsburgh for prospects Luis Cruz and Omar Alfonzo (Passan)

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Landing Spots for Available Infielders 📍Potential trade destinations for CJ Abrams, Otto Lopez, more ahead of deadline 📲

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Botched Astros-Twins Bryan Abreu trade could've helped solve long-standing roster problemIt sounds like the Houston Astros were close to a deal to address their lineup balance issues in exchange for Bryan Abreu. However, the deal got nixed.

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Pirates can’t afford to make the same Mason Miller mistake Padres didMy, how times have changed for the Padres. A year ago, A.J. Preller went out and got dominant closer Mason Miller, trading then-No. 3 overall prospect Leo De Vr

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Astros’ luxury tax status could be the final clue as to Dana Brown’s future with the teamThe Houston Astros will be buyers at the 2026 trade deadline. It's a stance that Dana Brown has made abundantly clear over the past several weeks, though it has

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Astros’ need for salary relief could get huge boost thanks to shallow trade marketWhile the Houston Astros are gearing up to buy at the trade deadline, they could also take advantage of the market to rid themselves of a couple of veterans.

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Pirates Rumors: Luke Weaver trade bidding war with division rival brewingThe Pittsburgh Pirates have been linked to Luke Weaver for several days now, but their path to landing the New York Mets reliever suddenly looks a lot more comp

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Pirates’ worst loss of the season could become trade deadline backbreakerThe Pittsburgh Pirates still have plenty of season remaining. The trade deadline has not yet passed, injured players are working their way back, and a bullpen t

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Skenes on Wrong End Of History

Pirates ace allows 5 earned runs in back-to-back starts for first time 🎥

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Esmerlyn Valdez injury scare exposes Pirates need before trade deadlineHe seems to be okay, but it's best to hedge our bets.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Paul Skenes vs. Hunter GreeneThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates reportedly interested in multiple Mets relieversThe Pirates need to acquire high-leverage relievers to fix the bullpen.

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Pirates face a Mason Montgomery decision that could reshape their bullpenPittsburgh Pirates fans can argue about Don Kelly’s decision to pull Mason Montgomery after seven pitches Thursday night, but that debate might be obscuring the

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Most Desperate Trade Deadline Teams 🔄Yankees, Cubs, more clubs that need to make a splash before Monday ➡️

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Ranking Available Starters 🎯Tiering starting pitchers on the block ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️

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Pirates have an easy answer to growing Seth Hernandez trade interestThe Pittsburgh Pirates should absolutely be aggressive before the trade deadline. They should be willing to move prospects, surrender future value and make the

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez enters ROTY raceNot even a fastball to the wrist can stop the Magic Man!

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Pirates should quickly pivot to Mets targets after A.J. Minter trade starts fire saleThe New York Mets have officially opened for business, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be standing at the front of the line. New York made the first of what i

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Astros' Tarik Skubal trade rumors only work if Dana Brown uses last 'get out of jail free' cardBob Nightengale keeps linking the Houston Astros to Tarik Skubal, but Houston's farm system can't get it done unless Dana Brown trades Jeremy Peña first.

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Trade Idea for Every Team 💡Cooking up a deal for all 30 clubs ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️

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Oneil Cruz is living proof Pirates can't afford to overvalue top prospectsThere are some who believe that trading Oneil Cruz will be crucial to the Pittsburgh Pirates achieving their trade deadline objectives. The idea is that swappin

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Astros cannot afford to wait to give Steven Okert the extension he deservesThe Houston Astros shouldn't mess around and wait too long to lock up Steven Okert, because he is more important to their bullpen than most realize.

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Pirates vs. Reds (07/30/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 3-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Jeff Passan’s latest Pirates trade deadline suggestion feels painfully redundantJeff Passan correctly identified the Pittsburgh Pirates’ most glaring trade deadline weakness. He just may have picked the wrong reliever to fix it. In ESPN’s l

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Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season with Astros looks like this Hall of Fame DH in his primeYordan Alvarez is running peak David Ortiz numbers right now, and unlike Big Papi, nobody's blocking his MVP path.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Yohan Ramirez vs. Rhett LowderThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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MLB insider reports Pirates expected to be aggressive at trading deadlineThe Pirates need to add multiple relievers before the August 3rd deadline.

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Pirates bold trade deadline prediction revives familiar offseason rumorSometimes pundits get a trade idea in their head that they just can’t shake, no matter how seemingly nonsensical it might be. That seems to be the case as the s

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Every MLB Team's Worst Deadline Trade 📉Opening up old wounds across the league ➡️

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2026 MLB Trade Deadline roundup: Four players that could be traded to PittsburghThe MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Here are some names to look out for.

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Pirates get clear Brandon Lowe contract demand from unlikely sourceA deflating loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks — in which the Pirates came back from a six-run deficit in the final two innings of play — cannot be blamed on seco

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Ousted Cubs pitcher with Yankees ties could be a clear buy-low candidate for AstrosJameson Taillon has fallen on hard times, but he could be an ideal buy-low candidate for the Houston Astros.

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Ben Cherington's last Pirates buying spree makes deadline optimism impossibleThe Pirates are entering the trade deadline in an unfamiliar position. Entering play on July 26 a mere two games out of a Wild Card spot and boasting a surprisi

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This Jeremy Peña trade proposal would overwhelm Astros, satisfy Red Sox's trade deadline huntThe Boston Red Sox have a key prospect that could force the Houston Astros to consider a trade of Jeremy Peña.

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Astros vs. Angels (07/29/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 7-4 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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 Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz dealing with setback in returnHorwitz has consistently been one of the Pirates’ best players this season.

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Every Team's Potential Deadline Pitfall 😱30 clubs. 30 mistakes to avoid ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️

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3 players who would make the perfect Pirates trade deadline haulThat the Pittsburgh Pirates are over .500 and in the mix for an NL playoff spot isn't a huge surprise. But the manner in which the team got to this point was ce

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Mason Miller Landing Spots 📍

Insider Jon Heyman reveals teams that could land star pitcher

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Ranking Skubal Destinations📍Breaking down every team's likelihood of landing the Tigers ace 📲

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Diamondbacks vs. Pirates (07/29/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz cleared, Spencer Horwitz setback, Seth HernandezThe Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching August with reason to believe some much-needed reinforcements could soon be on the way, even if one key return has become

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Astros have a real chance to make up some of the lost value from the Kyle Tucker tradeOpinions on the Kyle Tucker trade could change as Hayden Wesneski returns to the Houston Astros after a 15-month layoff following Tommy John surgery.

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Pirates fans' ridiculous reactions to D-backs loss couldn't miss the mark any worseThere are frustrating losses, and then there are losses that send certain Pittsburgh Pirates fans into a full-blown existential crisis. Tuesday night’s 8-7, 12-