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Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮

As recently as two weeks ago, there was a reasonable argument to be made that the Pittsburgh Pirates hadn't earned the right to be aggressive at the trade deadl

Pirates' stunning Brewers sweep deserves a bold trade deadline response

Mets LF and other all-stars continue to push back on proposal

Soto: Salary Cap 'Sucks'

Pirates ace not worried about fastball velocity despite recent struggles

Skenes: Velo Concerns 'Funny'

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

Who’s the biggest snub?

Seth Hernandez needed only 14 pitches to make a lasting impression at the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game. Apparently, that was enough for some Pittsburgh Pirate

Seth Hernandez's electric Futures Game outing has Pirates fans demanding the impossible

Starting squads ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic

MLB ASG Lineups 📝

The Pittsburgh Pirates have completed a minor piece of roster housekeeping ahead of the MLB trade deadline, sending right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders to t

Pirates prep for trade deadline by sending pitcher to Orioles in cash deal

What to watch for entering the Midsummer Classic 📲

All-Star Game Storylines 🌟

Tap to see which team had the best and and worst draft class 📲

MLB Draft Grades 🔠

Ryan O’Hearn had no problem believing the Milwaukee Brewers pitchers who hit him did so accidentally. He had a much harder time understanding what Milwaukee man

Ryan O'Hearn calls out Brewers’ Pat Murphy for bizarre act after Pirates sweep

Where red-hot Red Sox, ice-cold Mariners and every team stand ➡️

Ranking Every Team at All-Star Break 📊

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2026 MLB Draft with an opportunity to add another significant collection of talent to one of baseball’s strongest farm system

Complete list of Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2026 MLB Draft picks

Breaking down the competitors for this year's event in Philly ➡️

Home Run Derby Preview, Prediction ✍️

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Jeff Passan's latest Pirates trade update brings back a familiar target

What's old becomes new again. One of the common rumored Pittsburgh Pirates trade targets over the offseason was Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes. In f

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Pirates top prospect Seth Hernandez is dreaming even bigger than Paul Skenes

That's some lofty company, kid.

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Home Run Derby Predictions 🔮

Odds, viewing info and preview before Monday's event 📲

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Misiorowski vs. Paul Skenes

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

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MLBx All-Star 3-on-3 Predictions 🔮

Participants and team favorites for new event 📲

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Pirates 2026 MLB Draft day one recap

Here’s the day one haul.

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3 prospects Pirates fans should be furious Derek Curiel Jr. was drafted over

The Pittsburgh Pirates stunned many with their selection of LSU outfielder Derek Curiel Jr. with the No. 5 selection in the MLB Draft. It had seemed like UC Sa

The Pittsburgh Pirates opened the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting one of the class’s most polished hitters in LSU outfielder Derek Curiel. They then used their next

Pirates double down on defense with two fascinating MLB Draft selections

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ETA to The Show ⏰

Projecting when top 2026 draft names will make major league debut 📲

Brewers vs. Pirates (07/11/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. Milwaukee Brewers 🎥

Scouting reports and reactions for every 1st-round pick 📲

MLB Draft Grades 🔠

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Pirates get Jacob Gonzalez, Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox

The pick the Pirates traded was a compensatory selection.

All latest picks and updates here ➡️

2026 MLB Draft Recap ✍️

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox pulled together a last-minute trade ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft. Who did the White Sox take with pick No. 34?

Pirates watch White Sox take son of MLB Hall of Famer after draft pick trade

Where each team stands after hitter-dominated first round 📲

Grades for Draft Winners & Losers ⚖️

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Shane Drohan vs. Bubba Chandler

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

Brewers vs. Pirates (07/11/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-6 win vs. Milwaukee Brewers 🎥

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Pirates take outfielder Derek Curiel in first round of 2026 MLB Draft

The Bucs nabbed an outfielder from LSU.

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, adding one of the most polished hitters in the cl

Pirates' Derek Curiel selection in 2026 MLB Draft ignores one glaring concern

Bold statements on Roch Cholowsky and other top prospects 📲

MLB Draft Hot Takes 🌶️

Esmerlyn's 2ND HR is a GS 💣

Valdez goes yard to take lead vs. Brewers 🎥

Speaking candidly, the Pirates have a pretty specific draft strategy that seems to work for them as their recent first-round history reads like a showcase for p

Pirates Have Paul Skenes Motivation to Deviate From Usual Draft Strategy With Number 5 Pick

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Final Mock Draft 🔢

Predictions for every 1st-round pick ahead of this weekend's event ➡️

Comparison's to B/R's picks

Kiley McDaniel's Final Roster

Well, it happened. The Pittsburgh Pirates finally traded the No. 34 pick. And somehow, the return is even more underwhelming than the month of rumors that prece

Pirates trade No. 34 pick for return that raises even bigger questions

Breakdown of top 1st-round prospects 📲

Latest MLB Mock Draft 2026

Format and preview for celebrity softball game replacement

2026 MLB All-Star 3-on-3 Rosters

Pirates, White Sox Make Trade

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Trade news: The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox for the 34th pick in tomorrow's draft and left-handed reliever Jaden Woods, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done.

Ben Cherington still has time to fix the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen. He does not have time to erase the fact that he allowed it to become a crisis. The Pirates

Even a Pirates bullpen trade can't erase Ben Cherington's costly mistake

For once, the Pittsburgh Pirates are not being discussed as a team that should sell, reset or wait for next year. In fact, they're being discussed as a team tha

Pirates Rumors: Jeff Passan just fueled major trade deadline hopes for Pittsburgh

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Sproat vs. Braxton Ashcraft

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

The St. Louis Cardinals made a major commitment to their future on Friday by signing rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract ex

Pirates reminded of wild Konnor Griffin reality after big Cardinals-JJ Wetherholt news

Pulling Jared Jones after six perfect innings Wednesday was an unpopular decision by Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly, but the real issue was what happened

Don Kelly's bullpen approach is wasting Pirates' best relief weapon

The Pittsburgh Pirates needed bullpen help. What they appear to have found instead is a pretty loud admission that they are running out of answers. But we alrea

Pirates' desperate pitching move already looks like a complete disaster

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Trade Ideas to Boost Contenders 💡

Filling contenders' needs ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline ➡️

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Pirates offense impressive through first half

The battling Bucs keep the cannonballs coming!

Only the Pirates could make this kind of history. Just one day after Ryan O'Hearn had 10 RBIs — thus becoming just the 17th player in MLB history to do so — Pit

Pirates pulling Jared Jones from perfect game was right move, but on wrong side of history

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Konnor Griffin is proving Pirates were right to let him learn on the fly

Hopefully his injury doesn't slow him down too much.

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Every Team's Draft Blueprint 📝

Winning draft strategies across the league for this weekend's event ➡️

Braves vs. Pirates (07/09/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 10-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Bryce Elder vs. Mitch Keller

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

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Pirates place Endy Rodriguez on 10-day IL

Another injury for the Bucs.

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Pirates 2026 MLB Draft: Picks, Bonus Pool, and everything else you need to know

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the 2026 MLB Draft with the kind of opportunity this organization can't afford to waste. Pittsburgh owns the No. 5 overall pick, si

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Pirates denied Jared Jones baseball history but probably had no other choice

The Pittsburgh Pirates denied Jared Jones a chance at baseball immortality Wednesday night. They also probably made the only decision they realistically could.

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10 Buy-Low Trade Targets 🎯

Jack Flaherty, more potential bargains ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline ➡️

Braves vs. Pirates (07/08/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Grant Holmes vs. Jared Jones

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates could hardly afford another injury to a regular, and losing one behind the plate only makes it sting more. Endy Rodríguez is headed to th

Endy Rodríguez injury gives Pirates best chance to test David Bednar trade return

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Skenes on O'Hearn's Night 🤣

Paul has jokes after teammate's 3-HR game 🎥

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ response to losing Konnor Griffin wasn't exactly the kind of move that will inspire confidence in a fan base already bracing for bad new

Pirates answer brutal Konnor Griffin injury with reunion nobody asked for

The Pittsburgh Pirates already had every reason to feel good about the Brandon Lowe trade in December. The Houston Astros optioning Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sug

Pirates' Brandon Lowe trade keeps looking better after Astros' latest move

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VOTE: Bigger Pirates All-Star snub?

Two Bucs were snubbed. Which one has the best case?

His tour of the National League continues.

Former Pirates trade bust lands another surprising major league opportunity

Stacking up the top 10 on both sides of the ball ahead of All-Star break ➡️

Ranking Top 10 Lineups and Rotations 📊

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Ryan O’Hearn has career night, sets Pirates record

Historic night from the bat of O’Hearn helps Pirates win third straight.

Outlining prototypes for the top incoming draft picks ➡️

Pro Comps for Projected 1st-Rounders 📝

On a day when the Pittsburgh Pirates placed star rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the injured list, called Jack Brannigan up to make his MLB debut and watched

Ryan O'Hearn's monster night couldn't have come at a better time for Pirates

Braves vs. Pirates (07/07/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Check out the latest mock, big board and more ➡️

Updated MLB Mock Draft 🔢

Ashcraft has arguably been one of the best starting pitchers in all of baseball this season and has been rewarded.

Pirates breakout star pitcher Braxton Aschcraft officially named to NL All-Star team

After being widely viewed as one of the National League’s biggest snubs when rosters were first announced, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has

Braxton Ashcraft gets overdue All-Star nod after stunning Pirates snub

O'Hearn's 3rd Career GS ☠️

Pirates RF clears the bases to give Skenes run support 🎥

Paul Skenes has heard the questions. At this point, there is no avoiding them. Since his last truly dominant start on May 12 against the Colorado Rockies, the r

Paul Skenes gets his best shot yet to shut down growing criticism

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

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Hurston Waldrep vs. Paul Skenes

Braxton Ashcraft, Jesús Luzardo and Riley O’Brien will join roster

NL All-Star Replacements Named

Esmerlyn Valdez has been a dream for the Pittsburgh Pirates since being recalled from Indianapolis. The 22-year-old's red-hot power display has made it impossib

Esmerlyn Valdez may have slammed the door on Marcell Ozuna's Pirates future

Konnor Griffin on 10-Day IL

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Konnor Griffin has been played on the 10-day IL with a left hand ring finger sagittal band injury. His timeline to return is 8-10 weeks

Biggest MLB All-Star Snubs 😧

Players we can't believe won't be playing in the Midsummer Classic

The Pirates are going to be without their face-of-the-franchise stud until September.

Pirates to be without star shortstop Konnor Griffin for two months

Konnor Griffin Injures Finger

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Pittsburgh rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has a torn tendon in his left ring finger, sources tell ESPN. While Griffin could play through it, rehab is the likeliest option and would keep him out at least a month. Pirates already have Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz on the IL.

Ryan O'Hearn's 10-RBI Game 🤯

Pirates OF 3-HR night is definitely one for the books

Just when the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they might finally be getting a glimpse of the team they were supposed to be, they were hit with another injury gut

Pirates blindsided by Konnor Griffin injury update that has season hanging in balance

The Pittsburgh Pirates received encouraging updates Sunday on two key injured bats, with general manager Ben Cherington saying both Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwi

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz timelines, Wilber Dotel rehab, Endy Rodríguez

Two Bucs hitters are having great seasons.

Two Pirates snubs in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup against the Washington Nationals on Sunday was no throwaway Sunday lineup. In fact, it might have been the best version of this o

Pirates may have finally stumbled onto their best lineup without Oneil Cruz

The Pittsburgh Pirates already had a legitimate gripe with the 2026 MLB All-Star selections. Fox Sports just managed to pour gasoline on it. In Rowan Kavner’s a

Fox Sports accidentally fueled the Pirates disrespect narrative with one mistake

Eddy Yean’s road back to Washington wasn't exactly direct. In fact, it took him through five seasons in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization, a return to the Na

Former Pirates trade return came full circle in the most unexpected way

The Athletic's Keith Law has new candidate leading off his list 📲

Expert MLB Mock Draft 🧑‍💻

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest 40-man roster move says plenty about both their bullpen search and their roster crunch. Pittsburgh selected the contract of right

Pirates News: 40-man roster shuffle, minor-league release lands in Japan

The Bucs have a chance to add to their roster.

What position should the Pirates address for the 2026 MLB Draft ?

Where every team stands with one week to go before the All-Star break ➡️

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊

Just one day after the official MLB All-Star selections were announced, two of the Pittsburgh Pirates' snubbed veterans responded the best way possible: by goin

Pirates' All-Star snubs make even less sense after offensive outburst vs Nationals

Skenes was the lone Bucco selected to the Midsummer Classic.

Pirates Paul Skenes selected to All-Star Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered July still hovering right around .500, still sitting within a few games of the National League Wild Card race. That is close enou

3 Pirates who aren't as safe as they think with 2026 trade deadline approaching

The Bucs are still in the fight, but for how long?

SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think the Pirates make it as a Wild Card?

A long-term investment is more prudent than a reunion.

Pirates have a smarter Red Sox trade target than Aroldis Chapman

Breaking down how fans are really feeling about their teams 📲

What's Driving Each MLB Fanbase Crazy 🤪

Clutch Griffin Diving Catch 🧤

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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Bubba Chandler vs. Miles Mikolas

Paul Skenes was named to the National League All-Star team for the third straight season Saturday, once again giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a presence on the mo

Paul Skenes uses controversial All-Star nod to lift up forgotten Pirates

Trade deadline season typically isn't a happy time for Pittsburgh Pirates fans. The summer swap meet typically involves a sell-off of some kind, or in the best

Pirates can end years of trade deadline pain with this bold move

Murakami among those not nominated for this year's event. Full list 📲

MLB All-Star Snubs 😕

Ohtani, Judge headline NL and AL teams. Tap for full squads 📲

MLB Names All-Star Starters

Tap for entire breakdown of list 📲

MLB All-Star Rosters Voting Results

As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to hover around the National League Wild Card race, the Cincinnati Reds just gave them the kind of low-cost gamble they shoul

Pirates should pounce after division rival's roster crunch creates perfect opening

Pirates vs. Nationals (07/04/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Zack Littell

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally got the Hunter Stratton promotion fans had been waiting for. Unfortunately, it came attached to the kind of injury news no conten

Pirates' bullpen trade deadline plans take another frustrating turn

Skubal to Rays, Chapman to Cubs and more

Fresh Trade Ideas 1 Month from Deadline ⏰

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington should have earned some grace from fans after what he did to fix the team's sputtering offense. The Pirates sc

Pirates need Ben Cherington to back up bullpen talk with a real move

Who will make this year's teams for the Midsummer Classic?

All-Star Game Roster Predictions 🔮

Pirates vs. Nationals (07/03/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Mitch Keller vs. Foster Griffin

Although Brandon Lowe cooled in the month of June with a .198/.246/.446 line, his blistering hot start has ensured that he's sitting at or above his career aver

Pirates must extend Brandon Lowe because possible high-profile replacement would be nightmare

Who do yinz think the Pirates are going to draft?

MLB.com projects Pirates drafting high school outfielder

There's something bittersweet about seeing Andrew McCutchen put on yet another uniform again. The Atlanta Braves signing the former Pirates MVP to a minor leagu

Andrew McCutchen landing with Braves should make Pirates fans appreciate what he meant

Ben Cherington’s trade deadline calculus should be simple. The Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help, they need more lineup stability, and they need to stop pret

3 Pirates making Ben Cherington's 2026 trade deadline decisions more difficult by the day

The Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to declare Esmerlyn Valdez a finished product yet. They don't need to pretend a scorching week answers every long-term questio

Esmerlyn Valdez is making Pirates' dream feel surprisingly real

Pirates vs. Phillies (07/02/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-1 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Jared Jones vs. Alan Rangel

How Ohtani, more stars stack up after three months ➡️

Ranking MLB's Top 25 Players 📊

The Pittsburgh Pirates can no longer treat Paul Skenes’ recent slide like a normal rough patch. Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park was the loudest warning ye

Paul Skenes doesn’t look like himself and Pirates can’t ignore it anymore

Calling our shot on when this year's draft stars will hit the majors ➡️

Predicting Top Pick Debuts 🔮

Jack Brannigan is moving one step closer to Pittsburgh (hopefully for real this time). The Pirates promoted the 25-year-old infielder from Double-A Altoona to T

Pirates Prospect Update: Jack Brannigan promotion, Seth Hernandez milestone, Murf Gray

Predicting the busiest clubs ahead of August 3 ➡️

Trade Deadline Teams to Watch 👀

Brewers vs. Pirates (07/11/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. Milwaukee Brewers 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Ranking Farm Systems After Draft 📊

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Caminero Exits All-Star Game After HBP

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Contreras Staying in Boston

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Manfred on Why MLB Needs Salary Cap💰

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Latest Trade Rumors 🐝

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Brewers vs. Pirates (07/11/2026)

TRENDING ON B/R

Ranking Farm Systems After Draft 📊

Caminero Exits All-Star Game After HBP

Contreras Staying in Boston

2026 All-Star Legacy Veterans Multi-Service Center renovation

Manfred on Why MLB Needs Salary Cap💰

Latest Trade Rumors 🐝