Pittsburgh Pirates

Edward Florentino's 27 home runs as a 19-year-old make him the Pirates' top position prospect, fueled by his 6-foot-3 frame and uppercut swing. A late...

The Pirates shut out the Angels 1-0 on September 6, 2026 in a narrow victory.

• Pitching edge: Skenes threw 5 1/3 shutout innings with an 81% first-pitch strike rate, his best of the season
• Defense shines: Cruz's diving catch...

• Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19, throwing first-pitch strikes at an 81% clip against his childhood team.
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• Milestone moment: Oneil Cruz reached his 100th career stolen base against the Angels, underscoring his elite speed and offensive impact for...

Paul Skenes faces Walbert Ureña in the series finale, with Pittsburgh needing a win to stay alive in the NL Wild Card race.

• Pirates sit five games...

The Pirates recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A on Sunday for the series finale against the Angels, reversing his mid-August demotion....

The Pirates failed to capitalize on a favorable matchup with Braxton Ashcraft facing winless Yusei Kikuchi, dropping a 6-1 decision that left them at...

MLB.com delivers a Statcast-focused analysis of Bryan Reynolds' home run from the September 5 game against the Angels, complete with data visualizations on his contact.

Luke Weaver blames a severe poison ivy rash caught in Miami for his Pirates struggles, leaving him covered in hives and sleepless for nearly a month....

Can Braxton Ashcraft and Pittsburgh's home momentum push the Pirates to a third straight win at PNC Park against the Angels?

• Ashcraft's form: 14-5...

• 2027 Spring Training runs Feb. 19 to March 21 with 30 Grapefruit League games at LECOM Park
• All contests stay in Florida against nearby AL East,...

Severe poison ivy causing hives and broken sleep explains Luke Weaver's rocky Pirates start after his Mets trade. With the ailment easing, the veteran reliever could still deliver the deadline boost Pittsburgh expected.

The Pirates are leaning on rookie Wilber Dotel in high-leverage spots during their wild card chase, trusting the 23-year-old with two scoreless...

Bryan Reynolds reacts at second base after his double against the Angels on September 4 in Pittsburgh, capturing key game moments and the club's continued September evaluations.

Pirates relied on a complete pitching relay to edge the Angels 1-0, with starter dominance setting up a late save.

• Jared Jones threw six shutout...

Both the Pirates and Angels have logged plenty of runs in recent games, pushing the combined scoring and making the over the clear call for September 4. This recent offensive form sets up a favorable outlook for Pittsburgh at the plate.

• Bullpen carries the load: Six relievers combined on a two-hitter, with rookie Khristian Curtis (3+ innings) earning the win before Yohan Ramírez...

Paul Skenes' recent dips show real command trouble: ERA at 3.97 after allowing five runs and three walks, walk rate up to 7.1%, and fastball velocity...

The Pirates' late-season bullpen depth took a hit with Kirby Yates landing on the 15-day IL for right shoulder impingement.

• Yates' impact: 2-0 with...