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The Pirates Pitching Prospect Who Could Breakout In 2027 After Injury-Plagued 2026

25 Sep

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The Pirates Pitching Prospect Who Could Breakout In 2027 After Injury-Plagued 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a very active winter last year. One underrated player the Pirates acquired was right-handed pitching prospect Jesus Travieso. The Bucs acquired him from the Boston Red...

Pirates Close 2026 at PNC Park with a Series Victory Against Cardinals

24 Sep

5 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Close 2026 at PNC Park with a Series Victory Against Cardinals

As the 2026 season heads towards the finish line for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the goal is to end the year on a positive note. Taking two out of three against...

21 Sep

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Pittsburgh Is The Better Baseball Town

Both the Cardinals and the Pirates have been eliminated from playoff contention this season. But both teams are historical franchises with multiple World Series Championships and Hall of Fame players...

A Pirates Infielder That Could Make An Impact In 2027

21 Sep

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Pirates Infielder That Could Make An Impact In 2027

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 draft class has already produced one noteworthy player in shortstop Konnor Griffin. Now, many of their other prospects from that draft class could soon make an...

Pirates Mount Three Straight Comebacks to Sweep Royals

20 Sep

6 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Mount Three Straight Comebacks to Sweep Royals

Unfortunately, the Pirates have been eliminated from postseason contention. However, if you watched their series against the Royals this weekend, you would never be able to tell. Pittsburgh swept Kansas...

Pirates Drop Series to Brewers; Avoid Sweep in Game 3

17 Sep

6 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Drop Series to Brewers; Avoid Sweep in Game 3

The Pirates entered the final homestand of the 2026 season on Roberto Clemente Day to face the best team in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers. While they had made things interesting...

3 Pirates Prospects To Watch In the Arizona Fall League

16 Sep

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

3 Pirates Prospects To Watch In the Arizona Fall League

Arizona Fall League rosters were recently announced, and the Pittsburgh Pirates will send eight prospects to the league. Of those eight, there are three that stand out as some of...

How Many Last Names Does It Take To Field A Pirates Lineup?

16 Sep

3 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

How Many Last Names Does It Take To Field A Pirates Lineup?

Throughout Pirates’ History, there have been multiple times in which they’ve had players on the same team with the same last name. It got me curious to see how few...

Pirates Give Cubs a Fight, Still Drop Crucial Series

15 Sep

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Give Cubs a Fight, Still Drop Crucial Series

A few weeks ago, it looked as though this Pirates season was a lost cause. However, the Buccos rattled off five straight series wins and suddenly found themselves back over...

The Pitch That Has Helped Mason Montgomery Become A Shutdown Closer

13 Sep

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The Pitch That Has Helped Mason Montgomery Become A Shutdown Closer

When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery from the Tampa Bay Rays, they were hoping they could develop him into a quality reliever. Despite his 5.67 ERA last...

Pirates Prospect That Could Play A Role In The Rotation Next Year

13 Sep

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pirates Prospect That Could Play A Role In The Rotation Next Year

The front end of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation is pretty much set for 2027. Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, and Bubba Chandler make up the Pirates’ top three starters. Mitch Keller...

These Bucs Won’t Quit; Pirates Sweep White Sox to Keep Hopes Alive

11 Sep

5 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

These Bucs Won’t Quit; Pirates Sweep White Sox to Keep Hopes Alive

Ever since getting swept against the Dodgers, we have said that it would take a miracle for the Pirates to even sniff a playoff race again this season. Well, it...

Khristian Curtis Could Be One Of The Pirates’ Best Late-Round Steals

07 Sep

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Khristian Curtis Could Be One Of The Pirates’ Best Late-Round Steals

Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-hander Khristian Curtis is one of the team’s best prospects. Baseball America ranks him as the Pirates’ 6th-best prospect. The right-hander was the Pirates’ 12th-round pick in 2023....

Bucs’ Arms Dominate, Take 2 of 3 From Angels

06 Sep

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Bucs’ Arms Dominate, Take 2 of 3 From Angels

Despite scoring just a single run in all three games of the weekend series against the Angels, the Pirates somehow left PNC Park with a series win. Backed by two...

Pirates Win Another Series, Inch Closer in Wild Card Race

03 Sep

8 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Win Another Series, Inch Closer in Wild Card Race

You can stop me if you have heard this before, but the Pirates entered their homestand with one more opportunity to creep back into the National League Wild Card race....

02 Sep

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Crazier Things Have Happened

Fan Graphs has the Buccos at 1% to make the playoffs. When you hear that number it can put a bad feeling in your stomach. But to be completely honest,...

A Look At First Impressions From Pirates 2026 Draft Picks

01 Sep

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Look At First Impressions From Pirates 2026 Draft Picks

Prospects from the 2026 MLB draft have already begun their journey to the Major Leagues. They have started to make their first impressions with the teams that drafted them. Multiple...

Pirates Continue Good Stretch, Take Two of Three From Redbirds

30 Aug

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Continue Good Stretch, Take Two of Three From Redbirds

Game one wasn’t one to remember. Jared Jones took the bump against rookie lefty Quinn Mathews, who was searching for his first career major league win. Jones wasn’t great—he allowed...

Five Important Pirates Storylines to Watch Down the Stretch

27 Aug

7 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Five Important Pirates Storylines to Watch Down the Stretch

Barring a miracle on par with the Moneyball A’s, the Pirates are out of contention for the 2026 playoffs. The season started off strong and the Bucs held on for...

The Best Prospect Tools In The Pirates’ System

27 Aug

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The Best Prospect Tools In The Pirates’ System

Baseball position player prospects are graded on five main tools: hit, power, fielding, arm, and speed/run abilities. These tools are graded on the 20-80 scale, where 20 is the lowest,...

Pirates Take Series From Padres, but Let Big Opportunity Slip Away

27 Aug

9 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Take Series From Padres, but Let Big Opportunity Slip Away

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered San Diego with their season hanging by a thread and a massive opportunity in front of them. After struggling through much of the second half, the...

Dodgers Sweep Bucs Despite Valiant Effort

24 Aug

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Dodgers Sweep Bucs Despite Valiant Effort

Going into the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates had new life. Winners of two straight series, including a pair of miraculous wins against Detroit, the Buccos began their road trip against...

My Top 5 Pirates Moments at Dodger Stadium

21 Aug

3 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

My Top 5 Pirates Moments at Dodger Stadium

I’m not going to give you any fluffy introduction on what this article is about. When you want steak for dinner you throw it on the grill. Let’s do it. ...

Reinold Navarro Could Be A Future Top 100 Pirates Prospect

20 Aug

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Reinold Navarro Could Be A Future Top 100 Pirates Prospect

One thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have become adept at is developing pitching. The only Pirates pitchers this year who have made starts for them that were not drafted by them...

Pirates Steal Series From Tigers, Keep Season Alive

19 Aug

7 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Steal Series From Tigers, Keep Season Alive

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered their series against the Detroit Tigers fresh off their first series win since just after the All-Star break, taking two of three from the Boston Red...

Former Pirates Undrafted Free Agent Is Becoming A Prospect To Watch

18 Aug

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Former Pirates Undrafted Free Agent Is Becoming A Prospect To Watch

Undrafted free agents are usually lottery ticket pick-ups by MLB clubs. However, sometimes they can strike gold. For example, one of the best Pittsburgh Pirates relievers of all time, Kent...

Pirates Turn Corner, Take Red Sox Series

17 Aug

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Turn Corner, Take Red Sox Series

For just the second time since the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Pirates have won a series. When they needed it the most, the team finally looked like its first-half version...

16 Aug

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Let Him Cook

One of the more fun things to watch during the season is when players reach those special milestones. This year we got to see Bryan Reynolds reach 1000 hits. We...

Yohan Ramirez Has Been A Bullpen Savior For The Pirates This Year

16 Aug

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Yohan Ramirez Has Been A Bullpen Savior For The Pirates This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-handed reliever Yohan Ramirez has never found his proper footing in a Major League bullpen. Before 2026, he had never pitched in at least 40 games in a...

Pirates Show Signs of Life Despite Series Loss to Marlins

14 Aug

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Show Signs of Life Despite Series Loss to Marlins

Staying consistent with what has been an unfortunate trend since the All Star break, the Buccos dropped another series, this time at Miami versus the Marlins. The first two games...

The Pirates Should Call Up This Minor Leaguer

14 Aug

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

The Pirates Should Call Up This Minor Leaguer

There is a player who has absolutely been running his way through the Pirates minor league system. Cherrington hid him well enough that no other teams could claim him in...

Mitch Jebb Is Making An Interesting 40-Man Roster Case

11 Aug

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Mitch Jebb Is Making An Interesting 40-Man Roster Case

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates protected two position players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man roster. They were infielder Jack Brannigan and outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez...

09 Aug

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates lose another series to the Mets

The 2026 Pirates entered the All-Star break riding high, sweeping the division-leading Brewers and moving to three games over .500. Since then, however, the team has struggled to maintain that...

06 Aug

4 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

The Offseason Drama That Finally Ended

Going into the offseason after the 2025 campaign, it was clear that if the Pirates wanted to contend, they needed to add offense and improve internal options. Those two things...

A Look At The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Closer Situation

06 Aug

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Look At The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Closer Situation

The Pittsburgh Pirates may finally get a solid answer in the 9th inning of games. With their active deadline, the Bucs have brought in more options that have high-leverage experience....

Pirates Drop Another Series, Fall to Season-Low Three Games Under .500

06 Aug

4 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Drop Another Series, Fall to Season-Low Three Games Under .500

The reeling Pittsburgh Pirates entered the home of the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers in desperate need of a spark after getting blown out by the Reds and dropping four consecutive series....

Trading Brandon Lowe Was Never A Good Idea For The Pirates

04 Aug

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Trading Brandon Lowe Was Never A Good Idea For The Pirates

Some Pittsburgh Pirates fans wanted the Pirates to trade Brandon Lowe. After all, at the time of this year’s trade deadline, they were a game under .500, coming off a...

Pirates Drop Three of Four in Cincinnati, Continue Untimely Slide

04 Aug

5 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Drop Three of Four in Cincinnati, Continue Untimely Slide

The Pirates entered Cincinnati in the midst of the toughest stretch of their season, and with the trade deadline looming, this four-game series felt like one of the biggest of...

Grading The Camilo Doval Trade For The Pirates

01 Aug

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Grading The Camilo Doval Trade For The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first notable move of this year’s trade deadline, acquiring hard-throwing right-handed pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees. In exchange, the Pirates sent the...

A Prime Trade Partner For The Pittsburgh Pirates Emerges After Recent Rumor

29 Jul

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Prime Trade Partner For The Pittsburgh Pirates Emerges After Recent Rumor

The Pittsburgh Pirates will hopefully be aggressive over the coming days. With the trade deadline approaching and the Pirates firmly in the Wild Card race, they should look to improve...

29 Jul

8 Min Read

By Andy Pregler

Pirates Trade Deadline Outlook

With just under a week until the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a position they haven't occupied since 2015: squarely in the playoff hunt and...

Pirates Let Golden Opportunity Slip Away, Drop Crucial Series to Diamondbacks

29 Jul

6 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Let Golden Opportunity Slip Away, Drop Crucial Series to Diamondbacks

The stakes heading into the series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks could not have been much higher for a series in late July. The Pirates entered the...

Jared Jones Is Making A Serious Case For NL Comeback Player Of The Year

26 Jul

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Jared Jones Is Making A Serious Case For NL Comeback Player Of The Year

Jared Jones is one of the many young flamethrowers in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation. After a promising 2024 rookie season, Jones missed all of 2025 after undergoing internal brace surgery...

Pirates Survive in Tough Series Vs. Cubbies

26 Jul

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Survive in Tough Series Vs. Cubbies

After a war of a series against the Yankees in the Bronx earlier in the week, the Pirates returned home over the weekend for a matchup against a solid Chicago...

Wilber Dotel Deserves A Chance To Start Games Before The End Of The Season

24 Jul

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Wilber Dotel Deserves A Chance To Start Games Before The End Of The Season

One of the prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates added to their 40-man roster last offseason to protect from the Rule 5 draft was right-hander Wilber Dotel. Entering the 2026 season, Dotel...

Bucs Split Doubleheader, Lose Series Against Yankees

24 Jul

8 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Bucs Split Doubleheader, Lose Series Against Yankees

The Pirates headed to the Bronx in the middle of their toughest stretch of the season to date, but they did so with plenty of confidence after back-to-back series wins...

A Look At Formerly Highly Touted Top Prospects The Pittsburgh Pirates Have Recently Picked Up

21 Jul

5 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Look At Formerly Highly Touted Top Prospects The Pittsburgh Pirates Have Recently Picked Up

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently acquired Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash. Hassell III once ranked as a consensus top 50 prospect in the sport and...

21 Jul

By Aaron James Sutch

Pirates Prospects That Are Untouchable

No one.

3 Pirates Prospects Who Could Debut After The All-Star Break

21 Jul

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

3 Pirates Prospects Who Could Debut After The All-Star Break

The Pittsburgh Pirates have already debuted plenty of notable names this year. Brandan Bidois, Tyler Callihan, Esmerlyn Valdez, Jack Brannigan, Wilber Dotel, and Antwone Kelly have all played their first...

Benches Clear! Yankees Still Upset About Losing In 7 In The 1960 World Series

21 Jul

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Benches Clear! Yankees Still Upset About Losing In 7 In The 1960 World Series

In Game 1 of the Pirates vs Yankees series in the Bronx, in the bottom of the 8th inning, one of my favorite things in baseball happened; the benches cleared!...