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The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, highlighted by Esmerlyn Valdez’s two‑run homer, Jared Triolo’s 412‑foot blast and Oneil Cruz’s game‑changing steals. Braxton Ashcraft became the first Pirate to reach 14 wins since 2018, while Mason Montgomery posted his seventh save of August.
The Pirates secured a three‑game series victory over the Padres, highlighted by Paul Skenes’ six‑scoreless‑inning start and Oneil Cruz’s decisive homer.
The Astros secured a 7-6 victory over the Yankees after a back-and-forth contest, while the Diamondbacks completed a ninth-inning rally to beat the Cubs. Several other games featured late heroics, immaculate innings and extra-innings drama.
The Pirates lost 4-3 to the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, with Tarik Skubal’s early struggles giving way to a strong finish, while Oneil Cruz’s clutch hitting and a late double by Esmerlyn Valdez kept the game close.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed 6‑1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5‑4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, surrendering a game‑tying two‑run homer in the eighth that halted his 13th win bid. Shohei Ohtani contributed a single and a stolen base, Kazuma Okamoto extended his hitting streak, and Yusei Kikuchi is slated to start for the Angels against the Rangers.
Spencer Horwitz’s journey from trade acquisition to key offensive catalyst illustrates how resilience and strategic lineup placement are reshaping the Pirates’ season.
A 22‑0 defeat to the Brewers, Tatis Jr.'s three homers, and a series of unexpected outcomes across the league set the stage for a volatile pennant race.
Braxton Ashcraft delivered another masterful outing and Oneil Cruz returned from injury with a 422‑foot homer, propelling the Pirates past the Detroit Tigers and tightening their grip on a postseason spot.
A look at three under-the-radar players whose recent performances and favorable matchups could translate into strong fantasy points on the evening slate.
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.
Oneil Cruz is set to resume full baseball activities after a left‑hand fracture, with a rehab assignment expected in early August and a potential activation by the seventh.
Jake Mangum’s unconventional contact‑driven style has become a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ late‑season push, blending on‑base skill with aggressive baserunning
The latest top 450 fantasy baseball rankings reveal the players poised to dominate the 2027 season, while MLB’s return to network television promises a new era of broadcast coverage.
The Pirates' offense has transformed from the league's worst to a top‑ranked powerhouse, yet outfielder Bryan Reynolds finds himself left out of the All‑Star selections, sparking debate over the overlooked defensive ace.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have transformed from the worst offense in baseball to a league‑leading run‑scoring machine in a single season, driven by strategic acquisitions, bounce‑back performances, and breakout rookies.
The 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist introduces Lightboard, Image, Super Short Prints, Award Winner and Minions variations, spotlighting a roster of marquee athletes and their distribution odds.
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.
The Pirates top the league in offensive metrics at the midseason, and the case for preserving that lineup while leveraging prospects for bullpen upgrades is gaining traction.
Ian Happ’s relentless hustle and personal history intertwine with a The Wire scene to underscore the timeless value of doing good, even when the game ends in defeat.
A look at the latest performances that could reshape roster decisions, from rising starters to returning veterans.
The latest rest‑of‑season rankings blend best‑case and worst‑case projections with average performance and standard deviation, helping managers decide who to start, stash, or target on the waiver wire.
With the season entering its second half, a host of injured stars are inching toward full duty, turning rehab outings into the most watched spectacles on the diamond.
A 22‑year‑old outfielder’s slash line and power numbers have sparked excitement in Pittsburgh, but consistency will be key for a playoff push.
With an expanded Wild Card format keeping more teams in contention, Atlanta’s front office is scouting unconventional trade targets across the Mariners, Pirates and Orioles, weighing the impact on both the Braves and their prospective partners.