Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - May 15, 2024

Brewers should be interested in this "inevitable" 2026 trade candidate In 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers added four pitchers in the month leading up to the trade deadline: RHP Aaron Civale, RHP Nick Mears, RHP Frankie Montas, and LHP

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

MLB insider reveals how Brewers could pivot from Tarik Skubal trade given Tigers’ recent successSince June 1, the two hottest American League teams are the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Both have miraculously played their way into postseason contentio

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Brewers trade deadline primer, part 4: position player targetsFinding a match is difficult, but not impossible

3 Brewers players whose upcoming performances will define team's 2026 trade deadline strategyThe 2026 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Just 11 days remain before contending teams, like the Milwaukee Brewers, lose the ability to add impactful play

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3 Pirates prospects forcing their way into trade deadline conversationFor most of Ben Cherington’s tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates have treated their prospect capital like something to protect at virtually all costs. That approach

OF Loses Glove in Stands 😅

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Yankees fan was trying to figure out whose glove he'd found and had no idea it belonged to Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez 😂

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Ortiz, Yelich lead Brewers to series win over MetsOrtiz and Yelich combine for five hits and four RBIs as Brewers bounce back to take rubber match

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will WarrenThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Jon Heyman is reaching embarrassing new lows to connect Paul Skenes to YankeesAt some point, the Paul Skenes-to-the-Yankees discourse has to become embarrassing even for the people manufacturing it. Jon Heyman might have finally reached

Brewers' balanced 2026 draft class earns glowing review from top prospect evaluator The Milwaukee Brewers took a slightly different approach in the 2026 MLB Draft than they have in recent years. Operating with a smaller bonus pool due to their

Mets vs. Brewers (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?The Bucs are reportedly listening. Would you pull the trigger on a deal?

Shocking Brewers trade deadline report confirms what fans already knew about possible Blue Jays targetWith the midseason MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the hope from Milwaukee Brewers fans is that their front office will add another experienced, top-tier s

Pirates Beat Yankees in Extras 😤

Pittsburgh spoils Gerrit Cole's 11 strikeout masterclass

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José Caballero gets instant karma after Pirates-Yankees controversy backfiresJosé Caballero spent Monday night getting under Dennis Santana’s skin. By Wednesday afternoon, the umpires were apparently done letting him test the limits, too

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit ColeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Brewers provide clarity on Kyle Harrison's timeline as front office weighs rotation's internal optionsLess than two weeks remain before MLB's midseason trade deadline, making the Milwaukee Brewers' recent string of injuries fall into the "poorly timed" category.

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'

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Is Joey Ortiz Eliminating Need for Brewers to Address Third Base?Joey Ortiz is on a heater at the plate. Is third base no longer a Trade Deadline need?

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.

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4 members of the Brewers' 40-man roster who could be traded ahead of 2026 deadlineFollowing the Milwaukee Brewers' additions of Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon, their 40-man roster approaching the August 3 trade deadline is at max capac

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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Brewers Bats Blanked in Shutout Loss to MetsBrandon Sproat couldn’t come through against his old team while the Brewers got shutout

Sabathia's Son Signs Deal 😁Core family memory for HOF legend 📸

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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Two injured Brewers position players head to Triple-A to begin rehab assignmentsMajor League Baseball's midseason trade deadline is just two weeks away, leading to plenty of rumors about how the many contending teams will improve their rost

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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 ➡️

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.

Brewers news: Cooper Pratt's big night, Lance McCullers' team debut, best record in baseballThe Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets squared off in their first matchup of the 2026 season last night, and the first-place Brew Crew coasted to an 8-3 victor

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

Why these top Brewers prospects could end up being traded at the 2026 deadline The Milwaukee Brewers have built one of baseball's deepest farm systems, giving them plenty of flexibility as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. History su

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2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 17Short week, short roundup

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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.

3 arms Brewers could pluck from rival Reds’ roster at 2026 trade deadlineThe Cincinnati Reds made waves last week, extending star young pitcher Chase Burns on a seven-year, $105 million contract. The move sets the stage for other cos

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Brewers rough up Peralta in his return, take over league’s best recordPratt hits first career homer in solid win

Brewers Move to 1st Place in MLB 📈

Milwaukee improves to MLB-best 63-37 record passing up the Dodgers

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

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

Miz Ks Soto on 104 MPH 🤫

Brewers ace proceeded to strike out the side in the 1st

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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Breaking T releases “William Contreras: Stay Wild” shirtWild Bill with another signature moment

Brewers rumors run rampant as insider, top prospect fuel social media flamesThe Milwaukee Brewers may be nearing their next major contract extension, or maybe not. The Brewers' 2025 first-round pick, Andrew Fischer, recently made a seri

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.

Revisiting Brewers' offseason Freddy Peralta trade ahead of first 2026 matchup with MetsThe Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets will meet for the first time since their offseason blockbuster tonight, as the two teams kick off a three-game set at Am

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

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Flame-throwing Brewers pitching prospect makes Triple-A debut amid breakout seasonCameron Wagoner's transformation into one of the most dominant relief arms in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system this year isn't being talked about enough. With

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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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2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 17Brewers stay on top

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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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What are the next steps for Nate Ament?Right now, the talented wing is a ball of clay. How will the Bucks try to mould him?

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

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2026 Brewers Week in Review: Week 17It was a short week, but the Brewers still earned a three-game sweep in it

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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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Projecting Brewers' post-trade deadline rotation after Brandon Woodruff's season-ending injuryMilwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff recently confirmed the news many had anticipated: he will undergo season-ending surgery and miss the remainder of the

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Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York MetsBrewers host Mets, Old Friends Freddy Peralta, Devin Williams

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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

Marlins vs. Brewers (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 3-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Insane Brewers Bat Flip 🤣

William Contreras launches bat into space after walk-off HR on Marlins

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

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

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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.

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Former Brewers' starter reunites with arch-rival after third consecutive midseason tradeBack on July 3, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers swung an early "deadline" deal for right-handed starter Aaron Civale. The Crew was in need of starting pitching dept

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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

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3 unanswered questions that will shape Brewers' 2026 trade deadline strategy One of the biggest challenges at Major League Baseball's trade deadline is trying to predict future performance. While fans often clamor for blockbuster acquisi

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 🎥

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Brewers run wild over Marlins in 8-6 victoryShane Drohan was excellent once more and the Brewers stole seven bases on Miami

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

Marlins vs. Brewers (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 8-6 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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.

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

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Brandon Woodruff needs another surgery following latest injuryBrandon Woodruff fully intends to return to pitching despite needing another surgery

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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Brandon Woodruff offers silver lining in otherwise disheartening shoulder injury updateOn Friday night, Milwaukee Brewers manager noted that veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff would offer an update on the status of his latest shoulder injury be

Woodruff Out for Season

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Brandon Woodruff announces he will undergo shoulder surgery “with the goal in mind of pitching again.” It’s a capsule surgery, same as 2023. “I’m not having a funeral or anything,” he said.

Brewers need this postseason race to clear up for an active 2026 trade deadlineThe Milwaukee Brewers, by virtue of kicking off the second half with their 60th win of the season, are sitting pretty in the standings right now. They have a si

Brewers release promising minor league infielder as major league depth is testedWhen Milwaukee Brewers infielder David Hamilton landed on the IL with a hamstring strain back on July 7, fans thought they might finally get a look at offseason

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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 📲

Brewers news: Sal Frelick injury update, Brandon Woodruff announcement, Lance McCullers' roleThe Milwaukee Brewers won their first game of the second half last night thanks to the heroics of center fielder Garrett Mitchell. Not only did Mitchell make tw

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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

Marlins vs. Brewers (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 2-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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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.

Brewers ink first-round pick to signing bonus that opens door for a deep 2026 draft classAhead of their second-half opener against the Miami Marlins, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that they officially signed 2026 first-round pick Trey Ebel, a shor

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

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Brewers Reacts Survey Results: Grading the Brewers’ seasonDo the Brewers have a real shot at the World Series?

MLB considering postponing Brewers' second-half opener vs. MarlinsFor diehard baseball fans, the All-Star Break always feels like an eternity. Four days without baseball, not counting the Midsummer Classic, which is hardly a o

Former Brewers' reliever's dominance with Tigers proves Milwaukee should have given him a chanceAfter signing a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in January, 32-year-old right-handed reliever Jacob Waguespack was determined to return to the big

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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 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

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The most important piece of the Giannis trade might not be who you think.Milwaukee didn’t just acquire a promising young guard—it targeted one.

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

Underrated piece of Lance McCullers trade could become best part of Brewers' returnIn need of pitching depth at the halfway point of the 2026 campaign, Matt Arnold and the Milwaukee Brewers' front office swung a surprising All-Star Break trade

Why the Brewers targeted Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton GordonThe Brewers jumped the starting pitching trade market, but why for these two guys?

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

NL Central arms race begins with Brewers' rivals' record-breaking contract extensionIt's become a running theme this year, due in part to the upcoming lockout and economic uncertainty that accompanies it, that MLB teams are extending their youn

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

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami MarlinsBrewers host Marlins to kick off second half

Milwaukee Brewers’ 2027 schedule releasedGet an early look at the Brewers’ 2027 slate

3 highlights from the Milwaukee Brewers' 2027 schedule releaseThe second half of the 2026 MLB season is only just beginning, and following it will be a tense negotiation between the league and the MLB Players Association i

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

Nats Trade Former Top Prospect

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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 📲

Athletics' recent roster move further validates Brewers' lopsided Andrew Vaughn tradeIt has been just over 13 months since the Milwaukee Brewers traded Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox for Andrew Vaughn, and just over one year since the lat

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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

Brewers trade deadline primer, part three: Starting pitcher targetsA look at potential starting pitching options at the deadline

What do the Brewers see in recent trade acquisition Lance McCullers?After tons of speculation, the Milwaukee Brewers have jumped the market and acquired an All-Star starting pitcher ahead of the second half. What's the catch? We

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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

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

A look at the Brewers’ use of ABS challengesWith over a half season of data available, here’s how the Brewers have utilized the new system