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Have a night, Ryan O’Hearn. The Pirates slugger set a franchise record with 10 RBI on Tuesday against the Braves. O’Hearn hit a grand slam and two three-run homers within the first six innings of the game. He then tacked on an eighth-inning single to give himself a four-hit night. 1. Tolbert matches MLB record Royals […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge 12-4 win in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves, with Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge from the very first inning. Hurston Waldrep was on the bump for the Braves and did not start off his night great as in the first inning the Pirates had quickly loaded the […]
Just imagine how different the MLB history books would look if Pirates manager Don Kelly had acted on his instincts. Once the Pittsburgh Pirates built a comfortable lead over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, Kelly considered giving the 32-year-old a breather. But he ultimately decided against it, unwilling to rob his star of a […] The post 32YO MLB Star Makes Franchise History After Explosive 3-Homer, 10-RBI Night appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It took a few days longer than it should have, but Braxton Ashcraft is an All-Star. The Pirates’ best starting pitcher in 2026, Ashcraft has burst onto the scene in his first full year as a major leaguer. In 18 starts, Ashcraft owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts in 108.1 innings. Ashcraft […]
Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo is heading to next week’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Luzardo was added to the roster as a pitching reserve. Luzardo, the Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft and the Cardinals’ Riley O’Brien were also added to the NL roster as replacements for Sunday starters Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer. Luzardo, 28, […]
The Atlanta Braves could badly use a win as they will be facing the reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Hurston Waldrep will be taking the mound for his second start of the season, and other than a shaky first inning, he looked like he is ready to come back and […]
As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about. One of the positive marks of the season has been Braxton Ashcraft’s pitching. The second-year pitcher has become a full-time starter for Don Kelly’s Pirates […] The post Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher appeared first on The Lead .
The Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park, with Paul Skenes set to headline the matchup on the mound. How to Watch Braves vs Pirates Skenes gets the ball for Pittsburgh in the series opener,…
Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr. is getting close to returning. Walt Weiss said he could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week, which could mean we see him back in the Braves […]
What began as a promising rookie season for baseball’s No. 1 prospect has taken another turn for the worse. Pirates star shortstop Konnor Griffin is going to be out for likely the next two months with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, according to multiple reports. Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Tom Tomczyk […]
The Atlanta Braves are headed to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates and they appear to finally be hitting again. After ranking dead last in MLB in runs score in the month of June, the first week July has seen the Braves score the fifth most runs in MLB. A lot of that is thanks to […]
After two tough losses in a row, the Atlanta Braves will head to PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tonight’s matchup will feature newly returned Hurston Waldrep against reigning Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes. Both pitchers have something to prove. Waldrep is likely looking to show he is fully good to go, […]
Ahead of their series with the Pirates, the Braves announced a slew of roster moves. It begins with Owen Murphy, who made his MLB debut for the club last night out of the bullpen, getting optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, the Braves have added left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas to the active […]
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is in Philadelphia this year. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a solid season so far with a 46-45 record, but their All-Star representation didn’t show that. The Pirates have just one player headed to the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, in right-handed starting pitcher Paul […]
The 2026 MLB draft is just under a week away, and Pittsburgh has the fifth pick in the draft. The big question is what position should the Pirates address ? The position I would love to see the Bucs address is catcher. Henry Davis just isn’t working anymore and he is starting to turn into […]
For the third straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace pitcher Paul Skenes has been selected to the National League All-Star team. Despite his recent struggles Skenes still has All-Star caliber numbers, but there was some surprise that rotation partner Braxton Ashcraft did not receive the nod given the incredible season he’s had. Still though, Skenes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]