Pittsburgh Pirates News
3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-ups
As MLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 players in September, the Pirates should call up prospects who can realistically help them win games.
Source: Rum Bunter
The Pirates kick away offensive chances in a lifeless loss to the Cardinals
Source: Post Gazette
NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim odds
The Pirates are barely clinging onto life in the NL Wild Card race, but a favorable schedule down the stretch could prove to be the lifeline they need.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates may have solved Camilo Doval mystery that Yankees couldn't crack
Camilo Doval looks like a new pitcher as the Pittsburgh Pirates seem to have figured out a fix that eluded the New York Yankees.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates can make sure the Cardinals playoff hopes die with theirs this weekend
The Pirates have an opportunity this weekend to make life considerably more miserable for one of their oldest division rivals.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor Griffin
The Pirates will have two additional roster spots to work with beginning Sept. 1, with Konnor Griffin eligible to come off the IL soon after.
Source: Rum Bunter
Amidst adjustment period, Pirates reliever Luke Weaver is doing his best to get comfortable
Source: Post Gazette
Pirates can no longer make excuses for their offense falling off a cliff
The Pirates offense that spent much of the first half looking like one of baseballs biggest surprises has become almost unrecognizable.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates must resist Eugenio Surez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waivers
The Pirates were one of the finalists for Eugenio Surez in free agency, but that doesn't mean he makes sense for them now.
Source: Rum Bunter
Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spot
With a little more than a month remaining in the 2026 season, Nick Gonzales has quietly put himself in position to crash the NL Silver Slugger race just perhaps not at the position you'd expect.
Source: Rum Bunter
The Pirates offense has disappeared since the All-Star break, tanking their playoff hopes
Source: Post Gazette
Oneil Cruzs lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for years
Oneil Cruz's injury-plagued 2026 season might go down as one of the biggest what-ifs in Pirates history.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates Endy Rodriguez Has Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. Hell be sidelined for seven to nine months. That timeline means Rodriguez…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
The Pirates are shut out by the Padres and fail to complete a sweep
Source: Post Gazette
Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at risk
Endy Rodriguez's breakout made it easy to imagine him becoming the Pirates long-term catcher, but his latest surgery is a brutal reminder of why they can't afford to count on it.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez undergoes season-ending hip surgery
Source: Post Gazette
Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason Miller
On Tuesday, the superstar closer the Pirates didn't acquire gave up the decisive home run, while the closer they already had finished the game.
Source: Rum Bunter
Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointless
Paul Skenes' Tuesday start gave us reason to wonder whether the constant pursuit of an answer to his season-long struggles only compounded the problem.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.
A pair of hitting prospects continue to add to what has become a breakout power season in the Pirates' farm system.
Source: Rum Bunter
Paul Skenes' strong start, Oneil Cruz's homer off Mason Miller lead the Pirates to another win
Source: Post Gazette
