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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.
The NL Central may control the MLB trade deadline more than any other division. Milwaukee and Chicago are clear buyers. St. Louis and Pittsburgh are close enough to the race that neither can dismiss the next three weeks. Cincinnati is…
The Baltimore Orioles made a small move on the first day of the All-Star break, acquiring right-hander Cam Sanders from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Baltimore optioned Sanders to Triple-A Norfolk and transferred left-hander Keegan Akin to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot. The Akin Situation The move was driven by a significant injury. Akin has been sidelined since late June with a UCL injury and is slated for a visit with Dr. Keith Meister, with th...
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes wasn't worried about questions surrounding his fastball velocity despite his recent struggles.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the 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. This week’s Pittsburgh Pirates question was who was the biggest All star game snub between Brandon […]
The NL Central has been a surprisingly competitive and deep division in MLB this year. The Brewers have once again established themselves as the cream of the crop, but the Cubs and Cardinals are contenders in the Wild Card race and even the Pirates have shown flashes, with a record over .500 at time of […]
The Orioles have traded for right-hander Cam Sanders, the team announced. The Pirates designated Sanders for assignment last week. Pittsburgh will receive cash in the deal. Baltimore moved lefty Keegan Akin to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot. Sanders was optioned to Triple-A. Sanders was bumped off the roster after the Pirates […]
Mark P Is this the final Weekend Chat of the first half, or technically the first Weekend Chat of the second half? While I ponder this mind-bender, feel free to send in some questions about, y’know, baseball or something BuccoFan35 Anything on the Pirates Mark P The Gonzalez/Eisert deal is a sign that the Bucs […]
Remember when I asked in the headline of the Pirates series recap if the Atlanta Braves had finally found that spark at the plate that they’d been looking for? As it turned out, they probably haven’t found that spark because we ended up watching them fall into yet another extended period of struggling as the […]