An unofficial Pittsburgh Pirates blog
Do the Bucs need a DH? One just got released onto the market, as former Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen was just designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers. The Bucs have two big, glaring holes in their hitting lineup. First one is at catcher, where Endy Rodriguez is hitting .319, but only with 19 […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 27, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA) vs. Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.79 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense caught fire Tuesday night after a 12-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. One of the bigger storylines from that game is rookie Esmerlyn Valdez hitting his second home run of the season in just his fourth game played. Valdez hit his first home run of his Major League career against the […]
Konnor Griffin continues to make history. Debuting at 19 years old, recording an RBI double in his first at-bat, and becoming the youngest shortstop to debut since Alex Rodriguez in 1994, Griffin added another accolade to his growing list. On Tuesday, Griffin became the youngest Pirate to bat leadoff in 74 years. Griffin, 20, is […]
Much has been made of the Pirates’ new-look offense in 2026. After posting one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history last year, the Pirates have blossomed into one of the best lineups in the sport. Don’t believe it? It’s easy to think after the team finished in the bottom five of most offensive […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 26, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: TBD vs. Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 2.89 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is […]
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. Last week’s question asked you to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a grade through their first quarter or so […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 25, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Ben Brown (1-2, 2.09 ERA) vs. Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.96 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]
The Pittsburgj Pirates are about to start another big divisional series when they face off against the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh is 2-1 this season against Chicago winning the first series. The first game against each other was on April 10 at Wrigley Field where the only scoring came from a two run home run by […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays, May 24, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.86 ERA) vs. Dylan Cease (3-2, 2.98 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win. Please remember our […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays, May 23, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-3, 2.62 ERA) vs. Patrick Corbin (1-1, 4.23 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win. Please remember our […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays, May 22, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-5, 5.14 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (3-3, 3.45 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win. Please remember our […]
The Pirates were initially seen as failures in the offseason when they weren’t able to add a player to be their everyday third baseman. The Ke’Bryan Hayes trade that the team made at the deadline in 2025 left more questions than answers and admittedly I thought the Pirates were foolish to trade Hayes away in […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting one of the biggest power-hitting bats in the organization to the Major Leagues. First baseman/outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez is expected to join the Pirates in Toronto on Friday before the Pirates begin a three-game series against the Blue Jays. BBWAA member Francys Romero was first to report the promotion. Regarded as […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, May 21, 2026, 1:15 p.m. ET Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT Pitching Matchup: Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 3.09 ERA) vs. Dustin May (3-4, 4.81 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to grab a win. Please remember […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a much-need 7-0 win last night over the St.Louis Cardinals. Carmen Mlodzinski pitched a stellar five innings, the bullpen got it done for a change, and Konnor Griffin went 4-for-5 at the plate with 3 runs scored on the evening. That stat line made Griffin the second-youngest player to have 4 […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, May 20, 2026, 7:45 p.m. ET Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT Pitching Matchup: Carmen Mlodzinski (3-3, 4.40 ERA) vs. Michael McGreevy (3-2, 2.10 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to grab a win. Please remember […]
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the St.Louis Cardinals 9-6 in 10 innings. That was the ninth extra inning game of the season for the Pirates, which is second in the league right behind the New York Mets, who have 10. The Bucs now have a record of 3-6 in extra inning games. […]
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. After last night’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to 24-24 on […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, May 19, 2026, 7:45 p.m. ET Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT Pitching Matchup: Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.59 ERA) vs. Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.40 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to grab a win. Please remember […]
It’s time to change the username for the Pirates’ struggles against left-handed pitching. The password? Jhostynxon Garcia playing in the Pirates outfield. Pittsburgh promoted the right-handed slugger to join the major league club on Tuesday prior to the first of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The team optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke following […]
Over the last couple of seasons the starting pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates have grown into some of the best pitchers in baseball and have cemented themselves as one of the best overall units. Between strong scouting, good use of draft picks and player development, the Pirates have established themselves as an organization with a […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, with even staff ace Paul Skenes failing to secure a win for the Buccos. That was Pittsburgh’s third straight loss, as they sit tied in the basement of the NL Central with the St. Louis Cardinals, both with 24-23 records on the year. But […]
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 17, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Zack Wheeler (2-0, 2.55 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (6-2, 1.98 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 16, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Cristopher Sanchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) vs. Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]