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The Dodgers (77-51) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (63-66) for a brief one-series homestand starting Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.60 ERA, 0.89 WHIP) has been putting the league on notice, ranking 2nd in the majors in WHIP and 8th in ERA through 22 starts. Bubba Chandler (6-8, 4.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) makes […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, August 21, 2026, 10:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading out to the West Coast to start their nine-game road trip to close out the month of August. They start with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game weekend set. Bubba Chandler is taking the mound […]
Tarik Skubal makes his fourth start with the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The left-hander has a 3.18 ERA with 19 strikeouts and six walks in his three starts as a Dodger, covering 17 innings. Pirates right-hander Jared Jones, who turned 25 just over two weeks ago, has a 4.78 ERA and 3.68 […]
For the third consecutive game, the Dodgers have added a new arm to the bullpen, calling up Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City with Emmet Sheehan optioned back to Triple-A, ahead of a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. This move comes after an off day Thursday that gave […]
While other professional sports teams are moving to streaming- or over-the-air-heavy models, the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly extending their contract with SportsNet Pittsburgh amid strong ratings. The news comes from a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The agreement is not a long-term deal and was made through SportsNet Pittsburgh’s operator, NESN. The Pittsburgh Penguins have…
The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted a player for the second time in the month of August ahead of Friday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After a quick three game sweep of the Rockies in Colorado, the Dodgers are back home for a another quick three game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound for the Dodgers for his fourth start in what has been a phenomenal August for him – a 1.83 ERA in […]
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. This week’s question dealt with Pittsburgh Pirates injuries. The Bucs have a lot of them. Oneil Cruz, Konnor Griffin, Ryan O’Hearn, Endy Rodriguez, Spencer Horwitz, Jered […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates spent most of the season in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, but recent struggles have left them 5.5 games back of the third and final Wild Card spot entering the weekend. Sharp regression from staff ace and reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes has been at the center of…
The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again trending toward disappointment and a postseason spent at home. Some might not survive until the end of the season.
Eighteen years ago, the Blue Jays traded Robinzon Diaz to the Pirates in exchange for Jose Bautista. At the time, the trade received little fanfare—even Bluebird Banter didn’t cover it immediately. Only later did we discuss its significance. In hindsight, it became the best trade of J.P. Ricciardi’s tenure. The news did get into a […]
The Athletics announced that they have claimed outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Pittsburgh designated him for assignment earlier this week. Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. It was revealed earlier this week that Soderstrom will […]
Paul Skenes will continue to go out on the mound and attempt to return to form, no matter how long it takes.
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner. However, one of the main contributors fell under the radar: Spencer Horwitz. Originally […] The post Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Pail Skenes continues to struggle, and it’s officially time to be concerned about the reigning NL Cy Young winner.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor move yesterday, acquiring catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for the ever nebulous cash considerations. The 34-year-old Bethancourt was playing in the Minors for the Yankees organization, and while he will be a Minor League player for the Bucs, officially to be assigned to Triple-A Indianpolis, he […]
After a brief one-series road trip in Denver, the Dodgers return home for a brief one-series homestand, hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The series opener will follow the Dodgers’ first off day in two weeks, and will feature Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, coming off 15 strikeouts and one run […]
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to tune out the noise as he attempts to shake out of his current funk.
The Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Trades are allowed after the deadline if the player’s contract has not been selected to the 40-man roster, as MLBTR explained earlier this month. Bethancourt has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis but is expected to join […]
Despite having his start pushed back to give him extra rest, Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes' first outing in eight days looked like a lot of his recent performances.
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 12:35 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA)
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 19, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their home stand with a Wednesday matinee contest against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates after the team scratched him from his start on Sunday against the Boston Red […]
The Detroit Tigers were unable to seal the deal on Tuesday night, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1, to even the weekday series at PNC Park. Brett Callahan hit his first major league home run, but that was all the offense the good guy got while Keider Montero was extremely mid on the mound for […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit 6.5 games back from the third Wild Card spot in the postseason, and are running out of time to steer the ship towards the playoffs. There’s still some time to get back on track, but there are three factors that will leave the Pirates on the outside looking in. Pitching […]
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. We’re back again with another edition of Reacts, and this week’s question wants to know if you think the Pittsburgh Pirates are a Wild Card team […]