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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians, July 19, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their first series of the season’s second half as they take on the Cleveland Guardians in a Sunday afternoon game. The Battle of the Aces in today’s matchup, as Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates. He […]
The latest MLB trade rumors include the Yankees and Rays scouting Joe Ryan and Ryan Jeffers, plus updates on the Phillies and Pirates' plans. The post MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Rays Scouting Joe Ryan & Ryan Jeffers; Phillies, Pirates Eye Moves appeared first on HEAVY .
Find out why the Pirates-Guardians game is delayed today, the latest weather updates, and when it's expected to start. The post Why is the Pirates-Guardians Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start? appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians, July 18, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in a Saturday matinee matchup against the Cleveland Guardians in their first series back after the All-Star break. Braxton Ashcraft is taking the mound in his first start in the second half. Ashcraft finished the first half of the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting underway with the second half of their season and the trade deadline is fast approaching. The Pirates currently sit at fourth in the NL Central division with a 50-47 record, but are only 1.5 games back from a Wild Card berth. The Pirates are in a prime position to add […]
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for July 18, 2026, covering 16 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Jared Jones PIT CLE 5.0 3 1 9 1 74 — — […] The post MLB Daily Recap – July 18, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Poor air quality in Cleveland yesterday resulted in the postponement of the Pirates/Guardians game, and the two sides will make it up with a split doubleheader today (start times of 12:10pm CT and 6:10pm CT). Jared Jones and Gavin Williams will be the opposing starters in Game 1, while Logan Allen is expected to be […]
A recent Chicago White Sox player has signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com's transactions log. The post Recent Chicago White Sox Player Quietly Signs New Deal With Pittsburgh Pirates appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians, July 17, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back after the All-Star break with a series against the AL Central’s Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. It’s the first time the Pirates are in Cleveland since 2024, and they will need to use this weekend as a launching pad […]
There are currently some scary natural disasters happening in Canada, which include nasty wildfires that have pushed tons of smoke and debris into the northeastern part of the United States, affecting states like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and many other states. One game on the MLB schedule was already affected by the Air Quality Index being […] The post Will the Pirates-Guardians Game Be Played Today? Live Updates on the Air Quality Index in Cleveland, Ohio as Wildfires Persist appeared ...
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ final series before the midseason All-Star break came at home against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The series would feature a doubleheader on Saturday, due to a rainout the night before. After the sweep, the Pirates went into the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, which should hopefully help them build […] The post Pirates Sweeping the Brewers Has More Significance Than You May Think appeared first on The Lead .
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to impact sports schedules across the United States.
The Pirates haven’t made the playoffs in a decade, the longest active drought in the National League. Pittsburgh made a few additions to the lineup over the winter and have swung one of the biggest in-season trades so far to continue building out the back of the roster. A few hits to the lineup threatened […]
The Orioles recalled right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday before they play Houston in the first game after the All-Star break. Sanders was purchased from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. In 15 games over the last two seasons with the Pirates, Sanders had an 8.44 ERA. He replaces left-hander Nick Raquet, who was […]
SNY | Alex Smith: MLB announced full schedules for the 2027 season Thursday. The Yankees will start the campaign at home with three-game sets against the Blue Jays and Athletics before heading to Cleveland and then Pittsburgh on a road trip. The Subway Series will be held in Queens from May 28-30 and in the […]
The NL Wild Card Race. At the All-Star break, the Diamondbacks are fighting the Cardinals and the Pirates over which team will be in best position to contend with the Marlins for the third Wild Card position in the NL. The following table shows the games back for each team and how many games the […]
This week’s MLB Mailbag will tackle several Cardinals questions from readers, in addition to quandaries on the Pirates’ lineup and trade targets, the Mariners’ pitching staff and lineup needs, the Mets’ deadline approach, and Dalton Rushing‘s future in Los Angeles. (Note that questions are lightly edited for clarity.) I’ve grouped a bundle of Cardinals-related questions […]
The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pirates in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. Washington recently designated the former first-round pick and top prospect for assignment. He cleared waivers a few days ago and was outrighted to Triple-A. As such, he was not on […]
So it turns out Robert Hassell III will not be staying in the Nationals organization after all. Earlier this month, Hassell was DFA’d, but he cleared waivers and remained in the Nats system. However, he got shipped off to the Pirates for either cash or a player to be named later this afternoon. The truth […]
The Pirates went from one of the worst offenses in the game last year to having the most runs scored at the All-Star break. That’s a massive upgrade from last year and a big reason because of that is the power. In 2025 Pittsburgh finished last in numerous categories, including in runs scored (583), RBI […]
Heading into the second half, four American League teams have 50+ wins (Rays, Yankees, White Sox, Guardians). In the NL Central alone, four teams have already reached that mark (Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates). 1. MLB schedule resumes The regular season restarts tonight with the Phillies taking on the Mets in the first game out of the […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. The MLB Trade Deadline is August 3. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting at 50-47. They are 9.5 […]
The 2026 MLB Draft was full of electric talents, especially on the college side. From superstars like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey to other collegiate sluggers like Drew Burress, it didn’t take much to get excited about the very top of this draft class. However, if there was one thing that seemed like […] The post Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of […]
The Baltimore Orioles need to reset, and All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman should hold major appeal to Wild Card contenders like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.