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2026-08-16 13:20:08

Pirates Push Back Skenes Start Amid Fatigue Concerns

Pirates ace Paul Skenes' next start moves to Wednesday for extra rest amid career-worst struggles, including a velocity drop and 5.79 ERA over nine starts. Manager Don Kelly confirmed it's not injury-related; Skenes agrees, citing fatigue and recovery benefits. read more

2026-08-12 14:40:03

Skenes Pulled Early Amid Alarming Velocity Drop Concerns

Paul Skenes exited after 65 pitches amid a career-low 95.7 mph fastball velocity, raising health concerns. Manager Don Kelly called it non-injury, citing best chance to win. Skenes has a 5.79 ERA over nine starts, down from last year's form. read more

2026-08-05 16:10:06

Pirates Release Ozuna, Call Up Triple-A Star

Pirates release struggling DH Marcell Ozuna after he hit .203 with eight homers in 70 games this season. They will call up Triple-A standout Ronny Simon, who leads the International League with a .330 average. read more

2026-08-01 19:20:09

Pirates Trade for Doval to Boost Playoff Push

Pirates acquire Yankees reliever Camilo Doval for two minor leaguers, aiming to boost a struggling bullpen in their playoff push. Doval, an All-Star in 2023, brings high upside but inconsistent results, with $6.1 million salary partially covered. read more

2026-07-20 14:40:03

Pirates offense delivers fantasy baseball hidden gems

The Pittsburgh Pirates surprisingly rank second in runs per game in 2026. Add Esmerlyn Valdez, with 10 homers since June 11, and Nick Gonzales, a consistent .300 hitter. Both are widely available in fantasy leagues and offer immediate offensive help. read more

2026-07-08 02:10:40

OHearns 3 homers, 10 RBIs set Pirates record

Ryan O'Hearn set a Pirates record with 10 RBIs and three home runs in a 12-4 win over the Braves. He broke a 1939 franchise mark, becoming the 16th Pirate with three homers in a game. read more

2026-07-02 15:40:05

Skenes winless streak hits nine in Phillies loss

Paul Skenes struggles continued as the Pirates ace allowed a season-high seven earned runs over four innings in a 10-6 loss to the Phillies, dropping to 6-8 with a 3.62 ERA and no wins in nine starts. read more

2026-06-01 00:40:05

Pirates Sweep Twins, Troll Them With Edited Logo

The Pirates swept the Twins in a three-game weekend series, winning 9-3 Sunday after two one-run victories. Pittsburgh improved to 32-28, their best since 2018. They trolled Minnesota by editing the "W" out of their logo. read more

2026-05-31 21:50:06

Pirates Place Mlodzinski on Restricted List

Pirates placed Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list, added Konnor Griffin to the 10-day IL with a right elbow strain, and reinstated Ryan O'Hearn from the IL. Mlodzinski is 4-3 with a 3.76 ERA this season. read more

2026-05-13 02:40:04

Paul Skenes loses no-hitter, still dominates in win

Pirates ace Paul Skenes lost a no-hit bid in the seventh inning but struck out 10, walked none, and allowed only one single in a 3-1 win over the Rockies, preserving his gem. read more

2026-04-30 04:40:06

Cardinals rookie robs Pirates with game-saving catch

Nathan Church robbed Nick Gonzales of a walk-off two-run homer, securing a 5-4 Cardinals win over the Pirates. The rookie left fielder made a leaping catch at the wall, saving the game for St. Louis. read more

2026-04-27 23:50:05

Pirates ace rents bounce house for rookie’s 20th birthday

Paul Skenes rented a bounce house for Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin's 20th birthday celebration. Griffin recently hit his first MLB home run. Manager Don Kelly praised the team camaraderie. Griffin signed a $140 million, nine-year contract after his debut. read more

2026-04-08 19:10:07

Pirates Bet $140 Million on Teen Phenom Griffin

The Pirates sign 19-year-old rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to a historic nine-year, $140 million extension. The deal, the largest in franchise history, secures a top prospect and demonstrates a major commitment to building a winning team for the future. read more

2026-04-08 13:40:10

Pirates Bet $140M on Teen Phenom Griffin

The Pirates sign 19-year-old rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to a historic nine-year, $140 million extension. The deal, the largest in franchise history, secures a top prospect and reflects a major commitment to building a winning team for Pittsburgh. read more

2026-04-02 19:10:05

Pirates Top Prospect Griffin Makes Historic MLB Debut

The Pirates are calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin, 19, for their home opener. The elite shortstop, compared to stars like Bobby Witt Jr., had a historic minor league season. His debut could also net Pittsburgh a bonus draft pick. read more

2026-03-26 19:30:14

Skenes Cy Young Defense Crumbles in Nightmare Opener

Pirates ace Paul Skenes had a disastrous season opener, pulled after just two outs. Poor defense, including two misplayed fly balls by ONeil Cruz, led to five Mets runs in a shocking early exit for the reigning Cy Young winner. read more