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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s Pittsburgh Pirates question asked you if thought the Buccos would make it as a Wild Card […]
The Pirates announced that right-hander Noah Murdock‘s contract has been selected to the 40-man roster, and Murdock has now been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Infielder Davis Wendzel was designated for assignment to create space for Murdock on the 40-man. Murdock signed a minor league deal with the Pirates last November that included an upward mobility […]
After the Nats offense went wild in game one, they were held in check by the Pirates pitching staff in game two. That sets up a crucial rubber match between two teams sitting in the playoff mix. We will see two hard throwing righties square off this afternoon. The Nats are making a couple changes […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, July 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their series in the nation’s capital with a matchup against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Pirates will start Bubba Chandler, who struggled in his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched 6.1 innings, the longest […]
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri.The Phillies are coming off a series where they split four games with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).UPDATE: The Phillies won Saturday’s game 6-1.Phillies Sign Released Yankees PlayerEarlier this week, news came out that the New York Yankees had […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Sign Recently Released New York Yankees Player appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pirates cut ties with a pair of veterans at the Triple-A level on Saturday. Right-hander Yunior Marte and outfielder Dominic Fletcher were released, per the team. Marte signed a minor league deal with the club in early June. Fletcher has been in the organization all season. Marte opened the year with the Reds. He […]
The Washington Nationals will shuffle up their starting rotation. Kyle Williams of The Baltimore Banner reports that the Nationals will start Cade Cavalli in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cade Cavalli will pitch tomorrow for the Nationals. — Kyle W (@K_Williamsmedia) July 4, 2026 Due to the off day between the Red Sox and […] The post Nationals Announce Rotation Change For Pirates Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .
After a big win last night, the Nats celebrate this Independence Day by playing an 11:05 game against the Pirates. They will look to secure a 3rd straight series win on the 250th anniversary of this great country. It will be tough with the Pirates throwing out a hard throwing righty. The Nats will make […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, July 4, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are celebrating the 4th of July by facing off against the Washington Nationals in the nation’s capital. It’s an early start for both teams to give fans an early and bright start to their Independence Day festivities. Braxton Ashcraft is taking […]
The Pirates announced that left-hander Evan Sisk has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been called up from Triple-A to take Sisk’s spot on the active roster. Sisk has been one of the bright spots in Pittsburgh’s otherwise inconsistent […]
The Nats start this steamy July 4th weekend by opening up a key 3 game set with the Pirates. These two teams are in similar spots in the standings, so this series could have real playoff implications. The Nats will turn to their ace Foster Griffin to set the tone. Blake Butera decided to go […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, July 3, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are beginning their weekend series in the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday as they take on the Washington Nationals in D.C. Keller picked up the win in his last start against the Cincinnati Reds on June 28. He pitched six […]
The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection. The Pirates are […]
Greetings, Brew Crew Ball community. Happy Fourth of July weekend! We’re now beyond the midpoint of the season, and just over a week away from the MLB Draft & All-Star break. The Brewers have weathered the first half of their gauntlet, but they still have the D-backs, Cardinals, and Pirates on deck for 11 games […]
Maybe all it takes for the Cincinnati Reds to morph back into playing good baseball is to face the absolute best, hardest-throwing arms in the game. Just days after thumping Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the Reds took aim at Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski on Thursday afternoon in the series finale, and their aim […]
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy has drawn the ire of opposing broadcasters this season. It’s not unusual for teams to get on each other’s nerves during a mid-summer series. But a broadcaster-pitching coach beef is something new. With the…
Philadelphia Phillies‘ interim skipper Don Mattingly pulled 36-year-old Zack Wheeler out of the game on Wednesday night.The ballclub was facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Wheeler made it clear that he wasn’t ready to leave the mound.Ahead of their next matchup, Mattingly expressed his thoughts on Wheeler’s frustrations.Phillies’ Manager Stands Firm in His Decision To Pull […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly Unfazed by Zack Wheeler’s Frustration Amid Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Pirates: Let’s talk about it.
What unfolded at Citizens Bank Park was nothing short of a nightmare for Paul Skenes. Entering Wednesday’s game, the Pirates had gone eight consecutive starts without a win with their ace on the mound. His last victory came on May 12. The 2025 NL Cy Young winner lasted just four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, […] The post “Not Afraid of Anybody” – Phillies Manager Sends Blunt Message After Philadelphia Humbles Paul Skenes appeared first on EssentiallySports .
What were you expecting? I was expecting a pitchers’ duel, and so were you, probably. Paul Skenes vs. Zack Wheeler, a heavyweight bout. I had a whole plan for this recap: take each inning like a round of a prize fight, load it up with boxing references. You can see the beginnings of that below. […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies, July 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to end their disastrous run of Paul Skenes starts as he takes the mound for the Buccos in Game 3 of their four-game set in the City of Brotherly Love. The Pirates have dropped their last eight games in […]
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Pirates: Let’s talk about it.
To understand the masterclass in trolling the Phillies social media team pulled off on Tuesday night, we first have to rewind to Monday night’s game, when Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen had Pirates fans in a frenzy with their broadcast: Would you believe me if I said that this tweet had 1.5M views? Ultimately, Aaron […] The post Phillies Social Media Team Trolls Pirates Fans After 8-0 Shutout Win appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Notable risers, fallers and new additions to our Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 MLB prospects rankings for July 2026. The post 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Prospects July Update appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .