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SB Nation Reacts results: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tight race right now for a National League wild card spot. This is a team that feels a piece or two away which made this a very entertaining and interesting question for you guys. We asked you to pick a Pirate player from the last 25 years to add […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase Burns
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 2, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, but they won’t have it easy in the final game before the MLB Trade Deadline tomorrow. Mitch Keller gets the start for the Pirates, and he’s looking for his first win […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Andrew Abbott
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning the calendar to August as the National League Wild Card race heats up. Tonight, they will look to maintain their footing as they take on the Cincinnati Reds in the third matchup of a four-game set. The Pirates are […]
Pirates deal for Yankees reliever
The Pittsburgh Pirates are buying at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, as it was announced today from Jeff Passan the Buccos acquired relief pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees. In return, the Bucs send two Minor Leaguers in catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz. New York has also agreed to pay a […]
Pirates reportedly interested in multiple Mets relievers
Significant trade targets are beginning to emerge for the Pittsburgh Pirates before Monday’s deadline. The team with the most relievers that are intriguing the Pirates? The spot where the season began: the New York Mets. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers are showing “strong interest” in […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Paul Skenes vs. Hunter Greene
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, July 31, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action against the Cincinnati Reds for the second game of their four-game weekend set at Great American Ball Park. This game marks the 23rd start of the season for Pirates ace Paul Skenes. He is coming off a […]
Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez enters ROTY race
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Konnor Griffin to a franchise record contract at the beginning of this season, but it could be another Buccos rookie that ends up stealing the limelight. Pirates’ rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has emerged as one of the most exciting rookies in baseball, and has been a big contributor for Pittsburgh since his […]
MLB insider reports Pirates expected to be aggressive at trading deadline
The MLB trade deadline is four days away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in desperate need of bullpen help. Everyone knows it. That’s not an industry secret that the 29 other teams are unaware of. As the deadline nears and the Pirates hover around .500 and the final wild card, it’s time for the Pirates […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Yohan Ramirez vs. Rhett Lowder
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, July 30, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to snap their two-game losing streak as they take on the Cincinnati Reds in the first of a four-game set in Cincinnati. The Pirates are doing something a bit unorthodox going into the matchup: handing the ball to Johan […]
2026 MLB Trade Deadline roundup: Four players that could be traded to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching the 2026 MLB trade deadline as a likely buyer or at the very least should be a seller. But being that the Bucs are a contender in the NL Wild Card hunt, they are expected to make some moves come the August 3 MLB trade deadline. There are some serious […]
Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz dealing with setback in return
A separate injury has derailed Spencer Horwitz’s return from the injured list. The Pirates first baseman returned to Pittsburgh this week to be evaluated by the training staff after being hit in the head with a pitch. Horwitz was hit while playing for the Bradenton Marauders on a rehab assignment on July 25. The Pirates […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Jared Jones
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Wednesday matinee matchup at PNC Park. Jared Jones gets the ball for the early start time. The Pirates’ second-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft is 2-1 with a 3.72 […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Pfaadt vs. Bubba Chandler
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second matchup of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. The Pirates will have Bubba Chandler in the spotlight tonight as he makes his 21st start of the season for the team. His record is […]
VOTE: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this roster
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. We have an interesting question for you this week. We are asking you to take a Pittsburgh […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Merrill Kelly vs. Mitch Keller
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 27, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting a three-game set as they welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks for their annual trip to PNC Park. Getting the start for the Pirates is Mitch Keller, who boasts a 6-7 record with a 5.90 ERA. In Keller’s last start against […]
Pirates sounding like “buyers” nearing MLB Trade Deadline
With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline just a week away, questions abound about whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates will be buyers or sellers. The Bucs currently sit at 54-52 and are just a single game out of the Wild Card spot. There have been rumors that Oneil Cruz is on the market, making the […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jameson Taillon vs. Braxton Ashcraft
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 26, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off a three-game series against the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The Pirates are tossing the ball to All-Star Braxton Ashcraft, who is making his second start of the second half of the season. Ashcraft struggled […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Shota Imanaga vs. Paul Skenes
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second matchup of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The Pirates are handing the ball to Paul Skenes, who has been on a bit of a hot streak as of late. Skenes has won […]
SB Nation Reacts: Do fans really want the Pirates to trade star center fielder Oneil Cruz?
The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in desperate need of bullpen help. Looking for a high-leverage reliever, or two, or three, or even four, is going to be costly. It’s especially that way if the Pirates want to pry hometown star Mason Miller from the San […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Matthew Boyd vs. Jared Jones
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 24, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back at home for a weekend series at PNC Park when they take on the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs. Jared Jones is on the bump for the Bucks for the first time since July 18, when he pitched five […]
Pirates move on from former closer, acquire bullpen arm from Padres
After a long and frustrating journey that no one could have seen coming this season, the Pirates have moved on from their former closer. Pittsburgh officially designated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday, cutting ties with the polarizing reliever. The Bucs acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for […]
Pirates enter crucial Cubs series with wild card hopes very top of mind
Following a disappointing series loss to the New York Yankees that concluded with another bullpen meltdown, the Pittsburgh Pirates return home to begin a stretch of games that could define their aggressiveness at the trade deadline. The Pirates are 53-50 and entered Thursday just a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will Warren
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees, July 22, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing off against the New York Yankees in the middle matchup of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Chandler is making his first start in 10 days for the Buccos fresh off the All-Star break. Chandler pitched 4.2 innings, […]
VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?
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. We’re trying something a little different with the Reacts posts in an effort to get as […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit Cole
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees, July 22, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play in the series finale against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with the first pitch scheduled for a Wednesday matinee contest. Mitch Keller is back on the bump for the Pirates, making his first start […]
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