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SB Nation Reacts results: Brandon Lowe leading early charge for Pirates MVP
In another edition of polls conducted by Bucs Dugout the results are in as fans were asked to vote on who they think the Pittsburgh Pirates’ team MVP would be through the early part of the season. The player that gathered the most votes was the Bucco’s slugging second-baseman, Brandon Lowe, as 67% of those […]
Bubba Chandler should be moved to the bullpen full-time
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been slipping over the last week of the season. The Bucs are just 3-7 in their last 10 games and have slipped back to hovering around .500. This might be the time where the team needs to make some aggressive changes, and I think one of those changes should be in […]
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Meyer vs. Paul Skenes
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 14, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are closing things out in their three-game weekend series against the Miami Marlins with an earlier start for the nationally-televised contest. The Pirates will put their ace on the mound in Paul Skenes, hoping that he can rebound from his struggles […]
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Lake Bachar vs. Bubba Chandler
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 13, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins have the rare distinction of holding the exact same record going into today’s contest at PNC Park. Both teams find themselves 35-35 through 70 games, making this contest a crucial one for momentum both in the series and […]
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sandy Alcantara vs. Braxton Ashcraft
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to shake off their series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers as they welcome the Miami Marlins for a three-game series this weekend. Alcantara has had a great start to the month of June with a pair of wins […]
Pirates call up Antwone Kelly ahead of weekend series vs. Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates are addressing some season-long problems in the bullpen by calling up number seven prospect Antwone Kelly ahead of this weekend’s series against the Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old right-hander had a 4.50 ERA and a 1.481 WHIP at Triple-A Indianapolis this season, which are hardly sparkling numbers, but as the team continues to […]
Oneil Cruz expected to miss a month, Pirates recall Esmerlyn Valdez
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense took another major hit this week. Already without shortstop Konnor Griffin due to a forearm injury, the middle of the order will lose one of baseball’s lone 30/30 candidates for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, the Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list. Cruz was scratched from […]
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Tyler Wrobleski vs. Mitch Keller
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, June 11, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pirates face off against the Dodgers in the series finale at PNC Park, which means it’s another tough matchup against the defending champs. While it may not be Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Dodgers, Justin Wrobleski is taking the bump […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Rank the Pirates starting pitchers
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. Sorry for the delay on this one, guys. I don’t make these graphics myself (I’m a writer and […]
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Shohei Ohtani vs. Jared Jones
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, June 10, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pirates have their work cut out for them on the second matchup of a three-game series against the Dodgers at PNC Park. They will face off against one of the best pitchers in the game in Shohei Ohtani, who is 6-2 with […]
VOTE: Pick your Pirates MVP so far
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. There’s a little over a third of the season in the books, with the Pittsburgh Pirates […]
Paul Skenes connects with local little leaguers in Pittsburgh
Superstar athletes have a lot on their plates. Between time they set aside for practice, conditioning, rehabbing injuries, media obligations and then of course game time they’re stretched pretty thing. As one of the best pitchers in baseball, Paul Skenes is constantly being pulled in different directions when he’s not pitching for the Pirates. On […]
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Eric Lauer vs. Paul Skenes
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 9, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (2-5, 5.74 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the LA Dodgers tonight at beautiful PNC Park. After starting the season 1-5 with […]
It’s time for Pirates to call up Pittsburgh’s own Justin Meis
The Pittsburgh Pirates undoubtedly have issues in their bullpen. The back end, middle relief, and any area not named long relief (thanks to Wilber Dotel), needs help. Less than two months away from the August 3 MLB trading deadline, the Pirates are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need relievers and are […]
Pirates management stands behind struggling Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best offensive units in baseball as their lineup is third best in hits, fourth best in RBIs and the fifth best team batting average. One player that has unfortunately not been able to greatly contribute is designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Ozuna was signed this offseason to be the […]
Jeff Passan suggests Pirates could trade high-upside pitcher
The MLB trade deadline is under two months away, and teams already need help in certain areas. Nowhere is that reflected more than in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. Through 66 games of the season, the Pirates are 34-32. With 96 games left, the bullpen is the largest Achilles heel and must be addressed for the […]
Pirates GM Ben Cherington says Konnor Griffin will be out longer with injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin in the lineup for the past week, and it looks like they will be without the young star for longer than anticipated. Griffin went on the 10-day injured list back on May 31 after suffering a right arm flexor strain. The injury took place in the […]
Pirates Brandon Lowe avoids major injury, “good to go whenever”
There was a collective gasp from Pirates’ fans on Saturday evening when second baseman Brandon Lowe was unable to exit the field under his own power after a deflected foul ball met his kneecap in Atlanta. Luckily for Pittsburgh and for Lowe the temporary scare is as bad as it’s going to get as no […]
Game #66: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 7, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (2-6, 4.89 ERA) vs. Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.63 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Has Pirates Mitch Keller lost his touch?
On a Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on the road. With that loss, a new issue is opening up for the team, and the issue is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller started the game, and he went 4.2 innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs and walking three batters. […]
Game #65: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 6, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Braxton Ashcraft (5-2, 2.77 ERA) vs. Spencer Strider (3-1, 3.77 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Game #64: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 5, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Mitch Keller (5-2, 4.35 ERA) vs. Martin Perez (3-3, 2.79 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Game #63: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 4, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs. Kai-wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston. Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once. He has done a great job getting on base and producing in the middle of the […]
Game #62: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 3, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs. Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
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