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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

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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!...

Pirates Take Another Series in Cleveland

20 Jul

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Take Another Series in Cleveland

The Buccos continued their hot stretch over the weekend, taking two out of three from the Guardians in their first series out of the All-Star break. With the series win,...

A Realistic Blueprint to Fix the Pirates’ Bullpen

18 Jul

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

A Realistic Blueprint to Fix the Pirates’ Bullpen

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, rumors are starting to swirl about the Pirates, specifically with the bullpen. Relievers are always in high supply and demand at the deadline, so...

Five Second-Half Priorities to Ensure Buctober

17 Jul

9 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Five Second-Half Priorities to Ensure Buctober

Before the season started, I provided a checklist of five things that needed to happen for the Pirates to make the playoffs. I checked in on these goals about a...

Easton Carmichael Should Be The Next Pirates Prospect To Receive A Promotion

17 Jul

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Easton Carmichael Should Be The Next Pirates Prospect To Receive A Promotion

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently promoted top prospect Murf Gray from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona. Gray was demolishing the baseball at Greensboro the same way he did at A-Ball Bradenton...

Good but could be great: Why the Pirates are underperforming at the halfway mark

15 Jul

3 Min Read

By Andy Pregler

Good but could be great: Why the Pirates are underperforming at the halfway mark

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a successful first half of the 2026 season. The team sits at 50-47 with a +44 run differential, 9.5 games behind the first-place Brewers and...

Leaving Off Players From The MLB’s Best Offense Doesn’t Work Out For The NL

15 Jul

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Leaving Off Players From The MLB’s Best Offense Doesn’t Work Out For The NL

As it turns out, not including some of the National League's best hitters, didn’t help the National League against the American League in the Mid Summer Classic. They were no...

Pirates Sweep Crew to Enter ASB Over .500

15 Jul

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Sweep Crew to Enter ASB Over .500

With a triumphant effort, your Pittsburgh Pirates swept the rival Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. Featuring plenty of highlights, three absolutely packed games, and a heroic performance by The Magician,...

Brandon Eisert Could Be A Diamond In The Rough For The Pirates

13 Jul

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Brandon Eisert Could Be A Diamond In The Rough For The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently acquired two players from the Chicago White Sox for their Competitive Balance Round A pick (along with relief prospect Jaden Woods). The player most fans are...

Pirates Suffer Frustrating Series Loss to Braves After Encouraging Opener

10 Jul

9 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Suffer Frustrating Series Loss to Braves After Encouraging Opener

The Pirates returned home fresh off a key series win against the Nationals in Washington looking to keep the momentum rolling before the All-Star break. Standing in their way was...

The One Change Mitch Keller Can Make To Rebound

09 Jul

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The One Change Mitch Keller Can Make To Rebound

Pittsburgh Pirates’ veteran right-hander Mitch Keller hasn’t produced like his normal self in 2026. He has mostly served as a solid, league-average rotation anchor over the last four seasons, but...

O’Hearn’s Single Was His Best Hit Of The Game

09 Jul

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

O’Hearn’s Single Was His Best Hit Of The Game

What a night for O’Hearn?! He made us all put on our “Oh” faces (Office Space anyone?). Most people will point to the Grand Slam or one of the two...

A Look Back At 3 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Snubs

09 Jul

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Look Back At 3 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Snubs

If you have followed baseball recently, then you know MLB released this year’s All-Star list. Many think the Pittsburgh Pirates had a handful of snubs. Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft...

How The Pirates Can Manage Around Konnor Griffin’s Injury

08 Jul

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

How The Pirates Can Manage Around Konnor Griffin’s Injury

As if things couldn’t become even more frustrating for the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates, rookie sensation shortstop Konnor Griffin recently suffered a torn tendon in his ring finger. It’s an obvious...

06 Jul

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Abolish the MLB All Star Game

Am I overreacting? I think not. Why do we even have this thing? Is it to celebrate how good a player was in half a season? How does that make...

Pirates Win Fourth of July Series in Nation’s Capital

06 Jul

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Win Fourth of July Series in Nation’s Capital

As the all-star break approaches, it is becoming more and more evident that the 2026 Pirates are, at the very least, a competitive team. Despite some issues with the pitching...

An Interesting Rule 5 Eligible Pirates Prospect To Keep An Eye On

05 Jul

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

An Interesting Rule 5 Eligible Pirates Prospect To Keep An Eye On

The Pittsburgh Pirates protected a handful of players before last year's Rule 5 draft. They added six prospects to their 40-man roster last year. The big names included Esmerlyn Valdez,...

Murf Gray Is The Future Of Third Base For The Pirates

05 Jul

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Murf Gray Is The Future Of Third Base For The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 draft class has looked outstanding so far. Seth Hernandez has been nothing short of spectacular in the minor leagues, and their second-round competitive balance pick, third...

Pirates Battle to Split Four-Game Set with Phillies as Esmerlyn Valdez Continues to Shine

03 Jul

7 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Battle to Split Four-Game Set with Phillies as Esmerlyn Valdez Continues to Shine

The Pirates entered the series in Philadelphia at an even .500, still looking for that pivotal jump in their season. They have been teetering around that .500 line for quite...

A First Round Catcher The Pirates Can Turn To If They Miss Out On Vahn Lackey

01 Jul

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A First Round Catcher The Pirates Can Turn To If They Miss Out On Vahn Lackey

The Pittsburgh Pirates could use some help behind the plate. Their minor league catching depth has some promising options, but nothing that will be ready for more than a year....

More Bullpen Woes, Bucs Drop Series to Reds

29 Jun

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

More Bullpen Woes, Bucs Drop Series to Reds

The Pirates faced off against the Reds this weekend in a series that was extremely competitive and featured a multitude of huge moments, providing for a memorable set even if...

29 Jun

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

I Took Down Paul Skenes’ Big Glizzy

I am sure by now you have seen the ad from Sheetz in which Paul Skenes has introduced us to his culinary experiment; the Big Glizzy. Personally, I would’ve called...

26 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Profile: Infielder Jack Brannigan

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered yet another unfortunate injury, as first baseman Spencer Horwitz heads to the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. That means the Pirates will have to call...

Pirates Respond to Rockies Letdown, Take Series from Mariners at PNC Park

26 Jun

5 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Respond to Rockies Letdown, Take Series from Mariners at PNC Park

The Pirates entered this series against the Mariners back at .500, but reeling a bit after dropping two of three to one of the worst teams in baseball in Colorado....

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar

23 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen has struggled for over a month. While the bullpen market should start picking up over the...

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day

22 Jun

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day The Pirates and the Rockies have had some absurd clashes over the past few years. Even though the teams have both been...

Pirates Need to Call-Up Minor League Signee To Help Bullpen

21 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pirates Need to Call-Up Minor League Signee To Help Bullpen

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled to find consistency in their bullpen. They’ve struggled, and it also seems like they can’t find anyone to stick in the...

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates

20 Jun

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates will hopefully be buyers later this summer. Many fans want them to go after some of the big names...

19 Jun

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

My Autograph Signing Didn’t Go So Well

My Autograph Signing Didn’t Go So Well By Aaron James Sutch This past homestand the Pirates hosted the LA Dodgers and the Miami Marlins. The Buccos had a rough week,...

Pirates Get Off the Mat and Take 2 of 3 from A’s

18 Jun

7 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Get Off the Mat and Take 2 of 3 from A’s

The Pirates, in the midst of a stretch where they had fallen on hard times, hit the road to Sacramento looking to rebound against the Athletics. With the team back...