Pirates Eye Playoff Push with Aggressive Trade Moves Ahead of Deadline
The Pirates are active in the trade market despite a recent losing streak, targeting impact players to revive their playoff hopes.
Aug 3, 2026
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Pirates Eye Bullpen Upgrade Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates are two games back in the wild‑card race and looking to shore up a shaky bullpen before the deadline, targeting elite closers and versatile relievers while weighing the cost of top prospects.
Jul 30, 2026
Pirates Eye High‑Priced Closer as Trade Deadline Looms
With a 4.38 ERA and a wild‑card spot within reach, the Pirates are weighing a steep trade package for Padres closer Mason Miller.
Jul 30, 2026
Pirates Fall 3-0 to Diamondbacks in Crucial Home Clash
The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out 3-0 by the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park, with starter Jared Jones surrendering three runs over six innings as the club slides further behind in the NL wild‑card standings.
Jul 29, 2026
Pirates Finalize Roster Ahead of Season‑Ending Clash with Arizona
The Pirates announced a series of roster moves before their last game against the Diamondbacks, recalling Jhostynxon Garcia, Hunter Barco and Noah Murdock from Triple‑A Indianapolis while optioning Tyler Callihan, Brandon Eisert and Isaac Mattson.
Jul 29, 2026
Pirates Gear Up for Trade Deadline After Draft Surge
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, bolstered by a strong draft class led by Derek Curiel, as they eye bullpen upgrades before the August deadline.
Jul 28, 2026
Pirates Eye Playoff Spot as Second Half Kicks Off
The Pirates open the second half of the season against the Guardians in Cleveland, riding a 50‑47 record and a potent offense, but a shaky bullpen and rotation concerns loom as the trade deadline approaches.
Jul 26, 2026
Pirates’ Second-Half Surge Stalls as Bullpen Woes Persist
A three‑game series in Cleveland gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a modest win streak, but late‑inning meltdowns kept them from a six‑game run and exposed a bullpen that must be shored up before the deadline.
Jul 25, 2026
Pirates Split Doubleheader with Yankees, Headed to Cubs Series
The Pirates lost the second game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium 2-0, but had earlier secured a 5-3 win in 10 innings, setting up a weekend series against the Cubs.
Jul 23, 2026
Pirates Trade Reliever Cam Sanders to Orioles in Cash Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent veteran reliever Cam Sanders to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations, opening the door for left‑hander Brandon Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzalez.
Jul 13, 2026
Pirates Add Gonzalez and Eisert for Doubleheader Against Brewers
The Pirates reshape their lineup for a crucial doubleheader, activating Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert while optioning Thomas Harrington and Jack Brannigan to Triple-A and adding Noah Murdock for the second game.
Jul 11, 2026
White Sox Beat Guardians to Reclaim AL Central Lead
Colson Montgomery’s eighth‑inning homer and Sean Burke’s dominant pitching lead the White Sox to a 3‑1 win over the Guardians, retaking first place in the AL Central.
Jul 5, 2026
Montgomery’s Eighth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Guardians
Colson Montgomery’s go-ahead homer in the eighth inning sparked a three-run burst that gave the White Sox a 3-1 win over the Guardians, returning them to the top of the AL Central.
Jul 5, 2026
Friday’s MLB Pitching Showdown: Velocity, Command, and Nautical Metaphors
The latest recap dissects the debut of Jared Jones after UCL surgery, his 99‑mph fastball, and the sharp outings of Brayan Bello, MacKenzie Gore, and Justin Wrobleski, all wrapped in a playful, sea‑faring narrative.
May 30, 2026