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Pirates urged to make trade with division rival
The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting at home for the playoffs, but their 82-80 record from the season suggests that they are close to playing in October. It might only take one or two more moves to get there in 2027, especially if they make a big splash. Bleacher Report contributor Kerry Miller suggests the Pirates […]
Pirates Wyatt Sanford kicks off Arizona Fall League with big homer
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Wyatt Sanford got going the Arizona Fall League over the weekend, blasting a huge homer in a Glendale loss to the Salt River Rafters. Sanford cranked a cutter to an 100mph exit velocity. Check out the homer: The Desert Dogs ended up losing this one and are now off to an 0-2 […]
Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for September
Two young Pirates pitchers closed out the season better than anyone in the National League. Jared Jones and Mason Montgomery entered the season on different paths, but ended with the same recognition. Jones was awarded National League Pitcher of the Month for September earlier this week. Montgomery earned NL Reliever of the Month after a […]
Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSL
The Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Seth Hernandez found himself atop another prospect list as he was named the Florida State League’s top prospect for his body of work as a member of the Bradenton Marauders. In six starts with Bradenton, Hernandez was nearly unstoppable. He amassed a 3-0 record and an ultra low 0.96 ERA. […]
Pirates get first winning season since 2018
There hasn’t been a lot of celebrating for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the years but they were able to achieve one pretty big goal this season. The Pirates finished the 2026 season with a winning record, 82-80, after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in the series/season finale at Comerica Park on Sept. 27. The Pirates […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Jared Jones vs. River Ryan
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up the regular season as they take on the Detroit Tigers in game 162. Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) is making the start for the Pirates. Jones has made 20 starts this season, bouncing back after missing the entire […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander’s last start
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are the answer to a unique baseball trivia question following today’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The Pirates will be the final team legendary pitcher Justin Verlander faces in his epic 21-year career that will almost certainly end with enshrinement into […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Bubba Chandler vs. Jackson Jobe
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 25, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming in the home stretch with the start of the final series of the year against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In game number 160 of the season, the Pirates will trot out Bubba Chandler, who is making his […]
Justin Verlander will make last career start against Pittsburgh
The end of the line for a future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer comes on Saturday afternoon in Detroit. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander will make his final career start for the Tigers in a celebratory day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 43-year-old righty pitched only one game in March this season […]
Pirates break single season strikeout record
The Pittsburgh Pirates might not be a playoff team this year, but the team still has a chance to finish the session with a winning record. The Pitching deserves a lot of credit for the success of this season. The Pirates set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a season with 1,444, after right-handed […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Leahy vs. Paul Skenes
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 24, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing off in the finale a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s the final game of the season at PNC Park, so the Pirates hope to send their fans home with a win. Kyle […]
What changes can the Pirates make to get over the hump?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are about to complete their best season in a decade, but it’s still far short of their goals to compete for a World Series. Though this year is coming to a close for the Buccos, there are several things they can try to do next season to finally get them over the […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Matthew Liberatore vs. Lake Bachar
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 23, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing off in the second contest a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. Getting the start for the Cardinals is Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.36 ERA), who is coming off one of a strong start in […]
Pirates ace Paul Skenes cites WBC as contributor to drop in velocity
Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher Paul Skenes has come out and revealed that he believes his involvement in the World Baseball Classic is one reason to blame for his inconsistency and alarming drop in velocity in 2026. Skenes spoke to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on Monday and discussed his mechanics throughout the year, and the challenges […]
Pirates move on from reliever acquired at trade deadline
In a surprising move in the last week of the season, the Pirates are cutting ties with one of their mid-season acquisitions. The Pirates activated reliever Kirby Yates off the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and designated right-hander Camilo Doval for assignment. Doval was acquired from the New York Yankees two days before the trade […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Andre Pallante vs. Jared Jones
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 22, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. On the mound for the Cardinals is Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.70 ERA), who is coming off one of the worst starts of the season in his last […]
Upcoming free agent Brandon Lowe has interest in returning to Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been arguably the best player for the franchise this season. He leads the team in home runs with 33 and he leads the team with RBIs with 93. However, the bad news is that Lowe is a free agent in the offseason. There could be some good news, […]
Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10, 2026, due to right arm discomfort and fatigue. He has been shut down for the rest of the season. Ashcraft met with reporters at PNC Park on Saturday and made one thing abundantly clear and that is his arm is […]
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Michael Wacha vs. Lake Bachar
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 20, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Kansas City Royals in the season finale for a three-game set at PNC Park. The Royals are handing the ball off to 14-year veteran Michael Wacha, who became an All-Star for just the second time in his career […]
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Noah Cameron vs. Bubba Chandler
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 19, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle match of a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals this weekend inside PNC Park. The Royals are starting Noah Cameron, who is in his second MLB season with the Royals. The left-hander is 9-8 this season […]
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Dobnak vs. Paul Skenes
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting off a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals this weekend inside PNC Park The Royals will hand the ball off to 31-year-old right-hander Randy Dobnak, who is in his first season with the Royals after spending the […]
Three young players that could be stars next season for Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates is a team that is filled with a bunch of young talent. Even though they most likely won’t make the playoffs this year the future looks incredibly bright. Here are three young players that will be the stars for Pittsburgh next season. Konnor Griffin The obvious pick here is Griffin, the Pirates […]
Pirates send three top prospects to Arizona Fall League
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the best Minor League systems over the past couple of seasons, and this year has been no different. As a result the Buccos are sending three of their top prospects to play for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. Three out of the top 30 […]
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Harrison vs. Wilber Dotel
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 17, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to avoid a sweep in the series finale hosting the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. The Brewers are giving the start to Kyle Harrison, who is making his 24th start of the season. In his first […]
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Henderson vs. Jared Jones
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 16, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers for the second contest of a three-game set at PNC Park. The Brewers are going with Logan Henderson, who is making his 17th start of the season. In his first full season in […]
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