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VOTE: Where should Oneil Cruz be playing for Pirates?

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. Last week’s survey asked if the Pirates should keep Oneil Cruz. And while the majority of Bucs […]

Game #11: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this evening at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Game 11: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres (5-5) at Pittsburgh Pirates (6-4), April 7, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, Penn. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego on three-game win streak, now facing Pirates ace Skenes

The last few days have made it feel good to be a San Diego Padres fan again. The Friar Faithful have been rewarded after a floundering first week with a three-game win streak. After winning their first series of the year against the Boston Red Sox, they won their first game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, […]

Padres claw back to .500 with shutout against Pirates

The San Diego Padres needed a good start from German Marquez and he provided exactly that with five shutout innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates to open the three-game series at PNC Park on Monday. The former Colorado Rockies ace allowed six hits and just one walk with five strikeouts. Marquez, who struggled in his first […]

Game #10: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 6, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this evening at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Game 10: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres (4-5) at Pittsburgh Pirates (6-3), April 6, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, Penn. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Pirates rotation is the best in baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles and their fifth straight win. The team is looking complete and firing on all cylinders, but it’s the starting rotation that has shown a different kind of dominance to start the season. While it was well known that the Pirates’ group of […]

Orioles scores: Orioles lay an egg on Easter, get swept by Pirates

If someone could kindly inform the Orioles that the 2026 season began a couple of weeks ago, I’d greatly appreciate it. The O’s continued to stumble out of the gate in the new season, putting themselves hopelessly behind after two innings en route to an 8-2 loss and a series sweep by the Pirates. Chris […]

Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Pirates, 1:35

The vibes in Birdland right now are…not great. It’s only been eight games, but so far the Orioles look discouragingly similar to the flawed, frustrating team of 2025 that was out of contention by Memorial Day. Their starting pitching has underwhelmed and has already lost a key member, likely for the season. Their offense has […]

Game #9: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 5, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing against the Baltimore Orioles for the first home series of the season at PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

SB Nation Reacts results: Should the Pirates move on from Oneil Cruz?

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. This week’s question asked you about Oneil Cruz, who’s poor performance in the field has stuck out like a […]

Defensive miscues doom Orioles in 3-2 walkoff loss to Pirates

After misplays from Anthony Nunez and Coby Mayo allowed the Pirates to tie the game in the 8th, a Nick Yorke walkoff single in the 9th doomed the Orioles to their second straight loss in Pittsburgh. Despite being tied at 2-2 heading into the bottom of the 9th, manager Craig Albernaz turned to close Ryan […]

Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Pirates, 4:05 ET

Probable pitchers: RHP Shane Baz (0-0, 6.75 ERA, 4 K) vs. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 4.15 ERA, 8 K) Where to watch: MASN/MASN+ The Orioles’ Game 1 loss in Pittsburgh followed the same script we’ve seen far too often this young season: the starting pitcher gives up a big inning early and the offense struggles […]

Game #8: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 3, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing against the Baltimore Orioles for the first home series of the season at PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

Konnor Griffin helps Pirates to win in his Major League debut

Konnor Griffin’s debut was one of the most anticipated debuts we have seen in the league in a long time, and it’s safe to say his debut lived up to those high expectations.  Griffin Batted seventh and started at shortstop in front of a sellout crowd of 38,986 at PNC Park. The rookie provided the […]

Bradish scuffles again, O’s waste chances in 5-4 loss to Pirates

The Orioles’ first road game of the year looked a lot like the six games they played at home to begin the season. Their starter scuffled on the mound, particularly in one inning, and their lineup failed to make the most of their opportunities. On Friday evening in Pittsburgh, that added up to a 5-4 […]

Friday afternoon game thread: at Pirates, 4:12

For the first time in 2026, the Orioles head out on the road, but they don’t have to go too far. They will begin the six-game trip with a weekend in Pittsburgh. Thankfully, we won’t be seeing Paul Skenes since he just started on Wednesday. However, we will get the privilege of watching Konnor Griffin, […]

Game #7: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 3, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in front of their home fans for the first time this season, hosting the Baltimore Orioles for PNC Park’s Opening Day. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]

Orioles-Pirates series preview: O’s hit the road for first time in 2026

Through two series, the Orioles have proven themselves to be one of the most chaotic .500 teams in MLB. They’ve had well-pitched games, poorly-pitched games, offensive outbursts and days their bats fell silent. Despite dropping two out of three games against the Rangers, they finished the series strong in Wednesday’s 8-3 win. Baltimore will come […]

Pirates finalizing record breaking deal with Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Konnor Griffin will be on their big league roster for the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. There are also reports that Griffin and the organization are finalizing what will be a record breaking contract extension for the 19-year-old superstar. News of the extension was broke by ESPN’s Buster […]

Mets struggle in San Francisco with yet another loss

The Mets came into their series against the Giants already scuffling a bit. They had just lost two straight games to the Cardinals, sitting at an even 3-3 record six games into the season. David Peterson was coming off a solid first start of the season against the Pirates, facing off against former Cy Young […]

Konnor Griffin’s reported deal sets parameters of a Kevin McGonigle extension

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced they were calling up baseball’s consensus top prospect, shortstop and sometime center fielder, Konnor Griffin. The 19-year-old wasn’t promoted for Opening Day due to a combination of factors that had more to do with team control and leverage toward a contract, but his high strikeout rate in spring training […]

Royals will have sixth-largest draft bonus pool this summer

The Royals will have $15,954,000 to spend on draftees this summer, the sixth-largest draft bonus pool in baseball. The Pirates will have the most money to spend, with a record pool of $19,130,700. The Royals benefit from being selected for the sixth pick through the MLB Draft lottery, the measure instituted to discourage tanking. The MLB […]