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When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe, they knew they were getting a floor raiser. Lowe was a 30-homer bat from the left side brought in to help rev

Brandon Lowe breakout is even better than Pirates fans realize

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the best teams in MLB in 2026. Unfortunately, that statement is true for every team in the NL Central.

Pirates picked the worst possible year to be good in NL Central

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't just take a low-risk flier this spring. They made a choice. And after the latest reporting from Bradford William Davis at eyeblack, that choice looks even more indefensible.

Pirates' Mike Clevinger signing is even more unforgivable after new allegations

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Building the Ultimate Roster 🛠️

Picking the one Pirate to make an unmatched All-Star team ➡️

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1 Sentence for Every Team 🗣️

Bite-size takes on how the Pirates' season is going ➡️

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Brewers' Tough 2 Games 😫

Back-to-back matchups vs. reigning Cy Young winners makes unfortunate MLB history

Kyle Nicolas has fallen apart with the Cincinnati Reds, letting Pittsburgh Pirates fans breathe a sigh of relief after the reliever was traded to a division rival.

Pirates can rest easy as former reliever falls apart with rival

Pirates vs. Rangers (04/22/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-4 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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MLB Players Reveal Favorite, Least Favorite Road Cities

2026 survey reveals full results 📲

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Game #24: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't need another reminder that their catching situation is teetering. But they got one anyway - and it came with a 466-foot exclamatio

Pirates catching problem just collided with a loud Triple-A statement

If the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to survive the grind of a long season, they'll need moments like the one Mitch Keller delivered on Sunday. Because this wasn

Mitch Keller may have rescued Pirates from looming bullpen nightmare

29 Teams Passed on This Absurd Rookie 🤯

Munetaka Murakami is on another level 🚀

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10 Most Likely Trade Deadline Candidates ⚾

Breaking down which players could realistically be on the move ➡️

If you were only listening for what Andrew McCutchen said Tuesday night, you might’ve missed the story entirely. Because this wasn’t about what he said. It was

Awkward Andrew McCutchen interview quietly hints he may not be done with Pirates after all

Oneil Cruz HR Off Foul Pole 😮

116.9 MPH rocket just stays fair

There’s a natural temptation — especially in Pittsburgh right now — to dream big when a young arm starts doing what Seth Hernandez is doing. A 0.75 ERA. A 0.50

How far will Pirates push Seth Hernandez in 2026 if incredible run continues?

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Yordan Trade Landing Spots📍

5 teams that make sense for MLB HR leader with Astros at 9-16 📲

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

Game #23: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers

Pirates vs. Rangers (04/21/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 5-1 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

It might be surprising to consider, but Mlodzinski has better numbers than the reigning Cy Young winner.

Why Carmen Mlodzinski has been Pirates best starting pitcher

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Oneil Cruz is quietly fixing the one thing that held him back with Pirates

If only. Those two worlds have frequently preceded the name Oneil Cruz as Pittsburgh Pirates fans and pundits describe the tantalizing yet frustrating star. If

The starters have been good. The relievers have been a mixed bag.

Pirates bullpen has been shaky at times to start the 2026 MLB season

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This Pirates player's breakthrough is making believers out of early skeptics

Between the departure of Ke’Bryan Hayes and the move of Oneil Cruz to the outfield, Jared Triolo had become one of the most important players on the Pirates’ de

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Teams With Clear Needs for 2026 Trade Deadline 😩

Analyzing which front offices should be most proactive in the next few months ➡️

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Marcell Ozuna is proving Pirates right at perfect time for Andrew McCutchen reunion

When Andrew McCutchen steps into the box this week, it won’t be in black and gold. It won’t be at PNC Park. And for the first time in a long time, he’ll be on t

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Ranking Best Comebacks from Bad Starts 📈

Where the 1979 Pirates stand on an epic list ➡️

Is Jones coming back soon?

Where is Jared Jones in his comeback for Pirates?

Konnor Griffin is still waiting on his first major league home run. That much is obvious when you scan the stat line. But if you’re watching closely, you can se

Konnor Griffin's historic Pirates feat elicits memory of franchise icon

Wilber Dotel’s first impression in the big leagues lasted all of a few seconds — and it could’ve gone sideways just as quickly. Instead, it might’ve revealed so

Pirates may have uncovered a surprise bullpen weapon nobody saw coming

Sometimes, the moments that resonate most in baseball have nothing to do with the scoreboard. That was the case Sunday at PNC Park, when Pittsburgh Pirates outf

Jake Mangum's viral moment with young Pirates fan was even more heartwarming than you thought

Paul Skenes gave the kind of answer here that probably tells us more than a louder quote would have. MLB’s ABS challenge system has already created plenty of de

Paul Skenes gives brutally honest take on ABS challenge rule debate

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New MLB Power Rankings 🔢

Where the Pirates stand after a strong start to the season 📲

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10 MLB Overreactions Worth Taking Seriously 😐

Assessing what may seem exaggerated that could prove to be validated ➡️

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Pirates Prospect Update: Wilber Dotel makes MLB debut

The Pirates exited victorious after Dotel closed out the day.

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Best MLB Player Rankings 📊

How top hitters and pitchers stack up against one another so far this season 📲

Rays vs. Pirates (04/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-3 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays 🎥

Wholesome MLB Fan Moment 🥹 (via @MLB/X)

Interaction will absolutely melt your heart

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Game #22: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

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

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Pirates call up top pitching prospect in desperate effort to stabilize bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to youth in an effort to stop the bleeding in their bullpen. Ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, the

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Pirates Recall Wilber Dotel For MLB Debut

Wilber Dotel is heading to Pittsburgh for his first taste of the majors. Cam Sanders was optioned back to the minors.

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Pirates pitching coach’s mound visit speed is so ridiculous it might be genius

We need to talk about Bill Murphy’s walk to the mound, because the thing has somehow become one of the funniest recurring bits of the early Pirates season. Not

Young Stars Securing BAG 🤑

Breaking down differences between McGonigle and Griffin's deals

Rays vs. Pirates (04/18/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 8-7 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Rays Top Pirates in 13th ⚡

Tampa Bay outlasts Pittsburgh nearly 7 hours after first pitch

Is it still way too early to start drawing up arrival dates and dreaming on rotation spots? Sure. But let’s be real, that is exactly where Pirates fans’ minds a

Seth Hernandez hype building fast as dominant start turns heads across Pirates system

The Pittsburgh Pirates' attempt to avoid the weather by moving up the start of the game against the Rays was unsuccessful as we are officially in a rain delay.

Pirates vs. Rays Rain Delay, April 18: Start Time, Full Details, Updates

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

Game #21: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

There are moments in baseball that feel bigger than the game itself — where history, legacy and the present all collide in one perfect snapshot. Friday night at

Paul Skenes Cy Young moment gets perfect touch from Pirates icon

5 players who will fall short of expectations with season ➡️

MLB's Most Overhyped Stars 🥴

Pirates Debut City Connects 👀

B/R Walk-Off

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Our first on-field look at the Pirates' new city connects 👀

Oneil Cruz Go-Ahead HR 💪 (via @MLB)

Pirates star continues red-hot start to season

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

Game #20: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

April 17, 1955, didn’t feel like the beginning of something historic — at least not yet. There was no fanfare when a 20-year-old outfielder from Puerto Rico ste

Pirates History: Remembering where Roberto Clemente’s 3,000-hit journey started

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally made the move that had been building for weeks — and frankly, one they could no longer afford to delay. Optioning José Urquidy to

Pirates finally demote struggling reliever in much-needed bullpen shakeup

Konnor Griffin’s fifth-inning error on Thursday will show up in the box score as a turning point. Three runs scored. The Pittsburgh Pirates lost. It’s the kind

Konnor Griffin’s costly error reveals something bigger inside Pirates clubhouse

After a 2025 season which saw the Pittsburgh Pirates lose 91 games and finish with the league's worst offense, the team was determined to enter the 2026 campaig

Brandon Lowe might already be Pirates' best trade acquisition under Ben Cherington

Where the Pirates stand as one of the more impressive teams in the league ➡️

Grading Every Team After 20 Games 👨‍🏫

If you’ve spent any time around Pittsburgh Pirates discourse over the past week, you already know one of the loudest questions being asked: Why is José Urquidy

Pirates fans get clarity on why Jose Urquidy is still here after minor league injury update

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals - 04/16/2026

There are games that feel like they spiral beyond recognition — where the details get messy, the fundamentals slip, and for a few innings, it looks like the Pit

Marcell Ozuna finally contributing for Pirates thankfully overshadows insane Konnor Griffin yeet

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

Game #19: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

One of the league's hottest offenses might get even better.

Marcell Ozuna snapping slump could change everything for the Pirates

Assessing every ballpark from worst to first across the MLB 📲

Ultimate Stadium Rankings for 2026 🏟️

Breaking down how the Pirates and Astros can pull off a significant move 📲

Trade Ideas for Contenders in Danger of Selling Off 2026 🤔

Oneil Cruz 119 MPH Laser 💥

Hardest-hit ball of the season so far

Braxton Ashcraft got some help from Joey Bart for special moment 🎥

PIT Pitchers' Baby Reveal 🐣

There was a time — not that long ago — when Jared Jones looked like he might be the next great jolt of electricity in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation. The high

Pirates get encouraging Jared Jones update as hype builds for his return

Nationals vs. Pirates (04/15/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 2-0 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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

Game #18: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The plan wasn’t hidden. It wasn’t whispered behind closed doors in Bradenton or dressed up in vague spring clichés. Don Kelly literally told us. The Pittsburgh

Pirates pitching strategy shift is here and fans aren’t sure what to think

One of the fan favorites from the Pirates’ last playoff team returns to Pittsburgh to debut the City Connect uniforms.

“Batman” returns to throw out first pitch at Friday’s Pirates game

Just a week after the Pittsburgh Pirates made franchise history by locking up top prospect Konnor Griffin on a nine-year, $140 million deal, the Detroit Tigers

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle extension puts spotlight on Pirates’ Konnor Griffin gamble

New MLB Insider Rumors 👂

😬 Big market struggles 💰 Young stars getting PAID 📳 LIVE with Jon Heyman

The Pittsburgh Pirates were already fighting uphill after falling behind 5-1 against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. But by the seventh inning, they had dr

Pirates fans erupt over Don Kelly call but Brandon Lowe response stands out

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally adjusted the batter's eye in center field at PNC Park to make life easier for hitters, though no one knows what took so long.

Pirates finally cave after players push obvious PNC Park fix

Skenes, Gausman and more give initial takeaways on new challenge system (ESPN)

Players Weigh In on ABS 🗣️

42 jerseys all around. Sports world celebrates with tributes for MLB icon 📸

Jackie Robinson Day 2026 ⚾️

What the Pirates have shown to give us a better understanding of their capabilities ➡️

1 Thing We've Learned About Every Team So Far 👨‍🏫

MLB's New HR Leader 🤩

Only had 6 home runs last year 🤯

Nationals vs. Pirates (04/14/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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

Game #17: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Marcell Ozuna was supposed to be the finishing touch to bring the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense over the top. The veteran slugger was supposed to bring the thunde

Marcell Ozuna's underlying stats suggest Pirates fans shouldn't panic yet

Henry Davis is making gains in one key area in the batter's box, giving Pittsburgh Pirates fans reasons for hope amidst another slow start.

Henry Davis is quietly taking massive step forward Pirates fans have waited for

Jared Jones is back with the Pirates, and a rehab assignment is coming soon - which means someone is losing a roster spot, and the decision shouldn't be complicated.

Pirates relievers are making it obvious who won't survive Jared Jones return

Our latest projections for where the top prospects could be selected in July 📲

New MLB Mock Draft 📝

Bubba Chandler accidentally won an ABS challenge against the Chicago Cubs, but the process probably needs to be overhauled if its this susceptible to miscommunication.

Bubba Chandler's oops moment turns into unexpected ABS challenge win

Where the Pirates stand in the return of a great baseball tradition ➡️

Ranking New City Connect Jerseys 🧐

Paul Skenes predicts AI factoring into impact (ESPN)

Aces Talk Evolution of Pitching

Where the Pirates stand after a solid start to the season 📲

New MLB Power Rankings 🔢

Safe to say this isn't the same old Pirates.

Three good and three bad things from the Pirates so far in 2026

Pirates' 1979 World Series champion Phil Garner, who passed away Saturday at 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaves behind a legacy that stretches far beyond his numbers.

Pirates History: Phil Garner was the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's 1979 title push

Nationals vs. Pirates (04/13/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 16-5 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

The Pirates are sending No. 4 prospect Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis to build up as a starting pitcher.

Pirates demote young lefty to start games in Triple-A

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

Game #16: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

When rising outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez crumpled in pain after taking a pitch off the elbow on April 11 for Triple-A Indianapolis, it felt like the kind o

Pirates dodge worst-case scenario after injury scare for rising slugger

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday in a move that, in itself, isn't shocking. But the reasoning behind it is what makes it frustrating.

Pirates make frustrating bullpen move as obvious answer goes ignored

Cruz is still hot at the plate, making up fopr his deficiencies in the field.

Oneil Cruz stays hot at the plate, extends his hit streak to 11 games

From the very first note, SportsNet Pittsburgh made it clear this wasn't going to be a typical Sunday broadcast. Soft piano music replaced the usual game intro.

Pirates broadcast perfectly recreates Masters intro and fans love it

For a few days in late March, it felt like Oneil Cruz was once again going to be defined by inconsistency. Misplays in center field, frustrating at-bats, and a

Oneil Cruz is making a bold Pirates statement after his rough opening stretch

Paul Skenes extension talk is easy to fall into because what else are fans supposed to do when the Pirates finally hand out a franchise-shifting commitment? Kon

Pirates insider pours cold water on Paul Skenes extension dreams

Projecting who will sustain hot start or fade as the season goes on ➡️

Buy or Sell on Early Breakout Stars 📊

Where the early deals in recent history stack up against each other ➡️

MLB Early Extension Rankings 📊

The Bucs made a bad decision.

Pirates made a mistake signing Marcell Ozuna over Andrew McCutchen

Pirates vs. Cubs (04/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 7-6 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

There are moments when a franchise misreads what matters most to its fans. And then there are moments when it finally gets it right - even if it takes a year an

Pirates finally respond to Bucco Bricks fiasco with long overdue fix

Accidental ABS Challenge 😂

Pirates pitcher was just fixing hat... but won anyway

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Top MLB Prospect Debut Predictions 🔮

7 players with realistic chance of playing later this month ➡️

Former player and manager won 1979 World Series with Pirates

Phil Garner Dies at 76

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Phil Garner Passes Away

The baseball world mourns the loss of the longtime infielder and manager. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for a look back at Garner's memorable career.

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

Game #15: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs