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Pirates Prospect Update: Catcher Axiel Plaz
On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update series, we take a look at catcher Axiel Plaz, who has been enjoying a nice season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Plaz as an international free-agent in the winter of 2022, and since then the Dominican catcher has risen the ranks to being one […]
Pirates have already surpassed last year’s win total
In 2025, The Pittsburgh Pirates had the third-worst record in the National League at 71-91. They were only behind the Washington nationals and the Colorado Rockies who had the worst record in baseball. In 2026, the Pirates surpassed those 71 wins with still 17 games left in the season. The Buccos had a 72-73 record […]
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Lake Bachar vs. Davis Martin
Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 9, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET Location: Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.61 ERA) vs. Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) The Pirates are back on the South Side of Chicago for game two of their series against the White Sox. […]
VOTE: Do you expect Don Kelly back next season?
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. This week’s question asked you about Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly. All that we know about Kelly’s deal was that he was extended. The Pirates did not […]
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Bubba Chandler vs. Sean Burke
Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 8, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET Location: Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (6-9, 4.34 ERA) vs. Sean Burke (8-6, 3.20 ERA) The Buccos are heading to Chicago, where they will take on both the White Sox and the Cubs in back-to-back series. […]
Pirates recall Ronny Simon, option Nick Yorke to Indianapolis over weekend
The Bucs made a move before Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels, recalling switch-hitting outfielder Ronny Simon and optioning infielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon has only played in 9 games at the big-league level this season, but he’s hitting .290 over just 34 plate attempts. He did not get to play in […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?
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 we asked you about Brandon Lowe. Lowe has been arguably the most important player on the Pirates this season. The Pirates got him […]
Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Walbert Ureña vs. Paul Skenes
Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 6, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Walbert Ureña (9-9, 2.85 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.97 ERA) The Angels dominated Pittsburgh 6-1 on Saturday thanks to six scoreless innings from Yusei Kikuchi. […]
Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Yusei Kikuchi vs. Braxton Ashcraft
Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 5, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Yusei Kikuchi (0-5, 5.65 ERA) vs. Braxton Ashcraft (14-5, 3.59 ERA) Konnor Griffin’s effect was immediately felt in his return on Friday. Griffin scored from first […]
Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Ryan Johnson vs. Jared Jones
Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 4, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), Apple TV / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Ryan Johnson (3-7, 5.48 ERA) vs. Jared Jones (2-6, 4.83 ERA) Konnor Griffin is officially back after missing nearly two months with a left ring finger […]
What the Pirates need to do to make a playoff push
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the midst of the last possible push for the postseason as the last month of the season is officially underway. At five games back from a Wild Card spot, the pressure is on for the Pirates to rally, and there are a couple of things they can do to give […]
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Blade Tidwell vs. Luke Bachar
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 3, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Blade Tidwell (0-1, 4.54 ERA) vs. Luke Bachar (0-1, 3.74 ERA) The Bucs are back in action today to wrap up their series against the San Francisco Giants. The Bucs […]
Pirates made several roster moves to kick off September
The Pirates are making roster moves with one month left in the season. The Bucs recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt from Indianapolis, adding him to both the 28-man roster and the 40-man roster. Pittsburgh also moved catcher Endy Rodriguez from the 10-day injured list […]
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Landen Roupp vs. Jared Jones
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 2, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a three-game set inside PNC Park against the San Francisco Giants. On the mound for the Giants is Landen Roupp (8-13, 4.25 ERA), who is making his 27th start of the season. Roupp last pitched […]
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul Skenes
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting off the final month of the MLB season by hosting the San Francisco Giants for a three-game set at PNC Park. The Pirates are in a battle of aces in this first game, as Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.79 […]
VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?
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. Perhaps the best offseason acquisition for the Pittsburgh Pirates was Brandon Lowe. He came to the Bucs last September in a trade with the Tampa Rays […]
Get the best of Bucs Dugout on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Bucs Dugout. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Pirates. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this season
One of the Pirates’ best all-around hitters is on pace to return to the lineup before the end of the season. Ryan O’Hearn is progressing well from his quad injury and is expected to rejoin the Pirates in mid-September, general manager Ben Cherington said on his radio show Sunday. The Pirates are planning for O’Hearn […]
Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekend
Konnor Griffin is increasingly close to returning to big league action. The Pirates star shortstop has missed nearly the past two months with a left ring finger issue suffered against the Washington Nationals on July 5. Griffin injured the sagittal band and was forced to wear a splint for weeks. He returned to the diamond […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?
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 asked you about Termarr Johnson. The second baseman in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system hasn’t quite lived up to his first-round status and […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew Liberatore
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, August 30, 2026, 2:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing their three-game set and nine-game road trip, they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in the Sunday matinee matchup. The Pirates are giving the ball to Braxton Ashcraft, who has been remarkable as of late. […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle Leahy
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, August 29, 2026, 2:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to bounce back after dropping the opener in their three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Pirates are turning to the bullpen for this game, as Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70 ERA) opens the matchup. […]
Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseason
The Pirates pitching staff carried the team last year. They had a team ERA of 3.76 and 1,314 team strikeouts. The rotation was strong and consistent while the offense absolutely struggled. Paul Skenes won the NL Cy young award last year with just 10 wins. The pitching staff this year has been not as consistent […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn Mathews
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, August 28, 2026, 8:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in the first matchup of a three-game set this weekend at Busch Stadium. The Pirates are handing the ball to Jared Jones (2-5, 4.76 ERA) for the first matchup of the series. Jones […]
Pirates need to bring back Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has cooled off severely after the All Star break but in the first half of the season they were red hot ranked as one of the top offenses in the league. A lot of that is because of veteran second baseman Brandon Lowe. The Pirates traded for Lowe from the Tampa […]
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