Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals - September 08, 2024

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Teams

Nationals logo, Nationals 64-79, 1 1, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 1, R 3, H 6, E 1

Pirates logo, Pirates 67-76, 1 4, 2 0, 3 1, 4 1, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 7, H 12, E 0

Pitching

WinnerJ. Jones (6-7)

LoserP. Corbin (5-13)

Scoring

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Bot 1Billy Cook doubles to left field. Bryan De La Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales scores.

Bot 1Joey Bart homers to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores.

Top 1CJ Abrams homers to center field.

What's Buzzing

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Ranked the Pirates’ entire 40-man roster by the likelihood they’ll be on the roster whenever opening day is. Some picks: 2. Paul Skenes 20. Nick Gonzales 35. Mitch Keller 41. Kirby Yates The full rankings: https://t.co/uOEwoM24dl

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

Washington Nationals

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

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AFL Update: Oct. 13, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTwo of the three games in the Arizona Fall League game were posptponed due to "expected weather" (as opposed to "unexpected weather?") an undisclosed date, presumably in the future. The game between Salt River and Mesa was one of those games. The Rafters venture to Glendale this afternoon to play the Desert Dogs. R.J. Sales

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Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desertJarlin Susana has lit up the Arizona Fall League with his insane velocity and good enough strike throwing

WTF Happened to Stephen Strasburg? 🤔

Former No. 1 overall pick and World Series champion only played 8 games after signing $245M contract with Nationals 🤯

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2 Nationals players who had a disappointing 2026 seasonFor the seventh straight season the Washington Nationals failed to make the playoffs. They did improve their record to 77-85 and the offense as a whole was a ni

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why CJ Abrams could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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Looking back at the 2026 Nationals' Local Media Award recipientsAfter the Divisional rounds wrapped up over the weekend with the Cleveland Guardians completing an unprecedented 2-0 series comeback against their division riva

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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The Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to winThree of the four teams left standing do not have monster payrolls, which provides hope for Paul Toboni and the Nats

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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AFL Update: Oct. 11, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Scorptions stung Jarlin Susana for three runs early and capsized the Rafters, 10-2 to end Salt River's four-game win streak. Susana pitched into the 3rd in his second AFL stint and gave up two hits, walked none, and struck out four. He hit a batter and threw two past catcher Kevin Bazell. His afternoon

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Tyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the NatsMahle’s electrifying second half could put him on Washington’s radar

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Pair of former Nationals righties elect free agency after struggles during 2026 seasonThe offseason for the Washington Nationals has only just really begun within the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately for them, they were not a postseason team,

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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What is the financial situation like for the Nationals entering this offseason?It's become clear to many fans after a successful (at least until August) season for the Nationals that there is one main bottleneck that is keeping this young

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Andres Chaparro rewarded the Washington Nationals faith in him during the second halfAndres Chaparro had a second half for the ages which put him in strong position to be the starting 1B in 2027

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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The Washington Nationals' AFL/Offseason Update: Oct. 10, 2026The Nationals' entry in the AFL (the Salt River Rafters) keeps paddling the opposition while we get the 2026 DSL Nationals Season Review box checked

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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3 bold moves the Nationals must make to contend for the World Series in 2027The Washington Nationals are capable of contending in Major League Baseball. The team's elite offense was left out to dry by the team's abysmal bullpen. Blowing

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?5 potential Nationals trade pieces this winter that are worth monitoring

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Nationals' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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Every former Nationals player slated to be eligible for the 2027 Hall of Fame ballotAs the offseason is in the early stages for the Washington Nationals, figuring out things to talk about consistently can be a bit of an issue. However, with so

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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AFL Update: Oct. 9, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River put up three in the first but was shut down until the 9th when the Rafters got a one-out double and two-out RBI single to walk off the Mesa Solar Sox, 4-3. Four Washington minor-leaguers appeared in the game: Jorgelys Mota started in center field and batted cleanup, going 0-for-2 at the plate

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington NationalsIf the Nats wanted to show they mean business for 2027, Michael King would be a great signing with ties to Blake Butera

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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Daylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington NationalsDaylen Lile did not have a bad season in 2026 but he still left a bit to be desired at the plate

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Offseason Update: Oct. 8, 2026 from NationalsProspects.comNo game yesterday, but I've got a little time this morning to pass along a couple of items that didn't merit a mention before.

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

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MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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Seaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026After a brutal first pro season, Seaver King looked like the guy the Washington Nationals selected in the top 10 in 2026

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade CavalliCade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Pirates will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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AFL Update: Oct. 7, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters got four in the 1st and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Saguaros. R.J. Sales not only started but pitched into the 6th for the first time in his career. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks over five and a 1/3rd innings and was credited with the win.

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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5 free agent relievers the Nationals should target this offseasonIt's no secret that the Washington Nationals bullpen was historically bad in 2026. While I've made it clear that I don't think the blown saves record is nearly

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking forThe veteran starter is a free agent the Washington Nationals should think about pursuing

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The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so farOf all the deals Paul Toboni has made as Nats POBO, the Jake Bennett for Luis Perales swap is the one he might want back

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Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Washington's first-year players stand across the league 📲

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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AFL Update: Oct. 6, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River scored in four of eight "ups" and outslugged a poor bullpen showing for a 10-7 win over Peoria. One of those throwers was Noah Dean, a 25-y.o. MLFA who was released during spring training by the Red Sox and signed by the Nats in late March. He picked up where he left off

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

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2026 Nationals draft pick likely to miss next season after recent suspensionThe Washington Nationals are enjoying the offseason and everything that comes along with it. After a grueling 2026 season in which the team dealt with a ton of

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White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

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Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

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Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Keibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026After struggling for years, Keibert Ruiz was arguably the best redemption story on the Nationals this season

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

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Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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What to make of the Nationals recording their lowest ballpark attendance since 2010The 2026 MLB season is now in the rearview -- at least for the Nationals. While we've settled into the division series', the Nats are once again watching Octobe

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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The Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026The Nationals had a similar record at home and on the road but the way they got there was bizarre

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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AFL Update: Oct. 5, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters put up crooked numbers in 7th and 8th but fell two runs short, 6-4 on Sunday night. In what may very well be the norm this fall, just two Nationals appeared in the game: ● Teo Banks batted eighth and started in RF. He went 0-for-3 at the plate and had no defensive

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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James Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington NationalsJames Wood took a step forward but he still faced familiar issues in the second half of the season

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

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AFL Update: Oct. 4, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesJarlin Susana came as advertised in a 9-4 win by the Salt River Rafters over the Glendale Desert Dogs. Susana's fastball velo was like your boss's golf game&mdah;consistently in the low 100's—but that came with some command issues early, as the 22-y.o. walked two of the the first three batters he faced before escaping the

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

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Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

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5 Nationals hitters who reached No. 1 in surprising advanced MLB rankingAs we look at the Nationals 2026 season, we see both good and bad. Today, however, I am choosing to look upon the good. What that pertains to exactly is hitting

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The State of the Nationals Farm - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's been about three years since I last did this post and some things have changed. For starters, there's a new a general manager and a new field manager. The former is important, the latter is not, at least not in terms of what this site is focused on. The wish for a star I

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

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Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

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Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

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What’s Next For Dylan Crews?Dylan Crews has not lived up to the hype through 3 seasons, but is there still reason to believe he can?

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3 former Nationals players you didn't realize were in the 2026 MLB PostseasonWhile the 2026 season might be over for the Washington Nationals, rooting interest should not stop there for fans of the organization. Luckily, one of the Natio

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Pittsburgh's 2026 season 📲

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Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Taking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge systemI wanted to examine how the Nationals did in the first year of the ABS challenge system

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

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Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Nationals should pursue both of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

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Former Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseasonLuis Garcia Jr., Bryce Harper and Erick Fedde are among the former Nationals to have big moments early in the playoffs

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Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

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Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

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Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

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Veteran Nationals catcher declares free agency after not appearing in majors in 2026The Washington Nationals might be at home on the couch watching the the 2026 MLB Postseason unfold like the rest of us, but that doesn't mean that things aren't

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Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals need to find an elite reliever to spearhead the bullpenThe Nats cannot afford to build the bullpen on the margins again. They need a heavy hitter at the back end

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

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The eye-popping Statcast data behind James Wood's strong 2026 campaignThe 2026 MLB season has come and gone. It was an eventful year for the Washington Nationals, with Luis García Jr. hitting over 20 home runs before being traded

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Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to comeUnlike others, Brady House took a moderate step forward but there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the 23 year old

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

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Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

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Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

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Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

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Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

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Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

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Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

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The Washington Nationals offense blasted past all expectations this seasonThe Nationals offense was a force to be reckoned with this season getting production from all over the place in 2026

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

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Jarlin Susana impresses with easy high velocity in Triple-A Championship gameThe Washington Nationals officially concluded their 2026 season with 77 wins, exceeding any total they have had in over half a decade. In fact, there are a lot

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CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026CJ Abrams will be the first player we grade this offseason. The Nats infielder had a monster year at the plate

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Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

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Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

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Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

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Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin

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Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearanceThe Camilo Doval trade already looked bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Somehow, it took exactly one inning with the San Francisco Giants for it to look worse. Pi

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Is it time to worry about James Wood's second half struggles?The Washington Nationals offense had a great year. The N has been ranked near the top of most major offensive categories all season. Even after trading Luis Gar

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ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

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The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud ofThis was a true step forward season for the Nats. I reflected on year 1 under Blake Butera and Paul Toboni

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Andrés Chaparro caps impressive second half as Nationals take final series over MetsThe Washington Nationals have officially wrapped up the 2026 season. After a year that was both entertaining and embarrassing at different points, the players c

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MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

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Brandon Lowe’s wife may have accidentally raised the stakes for Pirates’ offseasonBrandon Lowe's future with the Pittsburgh Pirates was already going to be one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. Then his wife may have unintentionall

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Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Pirates finished out the year 📲

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Pirates may learn replacing Brandon Lowe is the more expensive optionThe Pittsburgh Pirates are going to have to pay somebody this offseason. The question is whether they finally realize the easiest person to pay might be Brandon

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And Now We Wait…Thanks to the Red Wings' award-winning playoff run, the Washington Nationals' minors and majors seasons ended just a day apart.

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Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

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Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲