Pirates Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains pirates storiesMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:17:40 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1Billy Cook shines, Paul Skenes allows 1 run in 7 innings in Pirates' series-clinching win over ClevelandBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/19/mlb-billy-cook-paul-skenes-pirates-cleveland-guardians/stories/202607190071Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:29:34 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/19/mlb-billy-cook-paul-skenes-pirates-cleveland-guardians/stories/202607190071<![CDATA[]]>Pirates split doubleheader with Guardians after late-inning bullpen collapse in nightcapBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/18/jacob-gonzalez-pirates-guardians/stories/202607170050Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:38:50 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/18/jacob-gonzalez-pirates-guardians/stories/202607170050<![CDATA[]]>There's 'no doubt about it': Pirates first-round draft pick Derek Curiel does whatever it takes to winBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/18/pirates-derek-curiel-lsu-orange-lutheran-draft-pick/stories/202607170065Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/18/pirates-derek-curiel-lsu-orange-lutheran-draft-pick/stories/202607170065<![CDATA[]]>Pirates’ series opener against the Guardians postponed due to air quality conditionsBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/17/mlb-pirates-series-opener-guardians-postponed-air-quality-conditions/stories/202607170036Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:16:08 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/17/mlb-pirates-series-opener-guardians-postponed-air-quality-conditions/stories/202607170036<![CDATA[]]>Noah Hiles: The Pirates’ starting rotation will ultimately determine how far they goBy Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/17/hiles-column-rotation-skenes-ashcraft-jones-keller/stories/202607170043Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:39:50 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/17/hiles-column-rotation-skenes-ashcraft-jones-keller/stories/202607170043<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates announce their 2027 schedule despite a looming potential lockoutBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/mlb-schedule-lockout-impending-cba-skenes/stories/202607160075Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:08:57 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/mlb-schedule-lockout-impending-cba-skenes/stories/202607160075<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates acquire former 1st-round pick Robert Hassell III in a low-risk tradeBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/nationals-trade-robert-hassell-mlb-transaction/stories/202607160068Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:03:25 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/nationals-trade-robert-hassell-mlb-transaction/stories/202607160068<![CDATA[]]>5 second-half storylines to watch as the Pirates vie for a playoff spotMatt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/storylines-analysis-mlb-second-half-skenes/stories/202607150032Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/16/storylines-analysis-mlb-second-half-skenes/stories/202607150032<![CDATA[]]>Noah Hiles: MLB’s salary cap fight is already exhaustingBy Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/15/hiles-column-salarycap-mlbpa-cba-bargaining/stories/202607150035Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:01:34 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/15/hiles-column-salarycap-mlbpa-cba-bargaining/stories/202607150035<![CDATA[]]>An All-Star Game with zero Pirates? 'It's a little weird,' Paul Skenes admitsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/mlb-pirates-all-star-philadelphia-braxton-ashcraft-paul-skenes/stories/202607140026Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:06:52 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/mlb-pirates-all-star-philadelphia-braxton-ashcraft-paul-skenes/stories/202607140026<![CDATA[]]>Commissioner Rob Manfred, MLBPA’s Bruce Meyer continue the salary cap debate, but a gulf remainsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/mlbpa-cba-manfred-meyer-negotiation/stories/202607140027Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:28:58 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/mlbpa-cba-manfred-meyer-negotiation/stories/202607140027<![CDATA[]]>Inside Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft’s journey from gridiron stardom through injuries to his All-Star debutBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/allstar-braxton-ashcraft-football-mlb/stories/202607130045Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:27:20 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/14/allstar-braxton-ashcraft-football-mlb/stories/202607130045<![CDATA[]]>This All-Star Game is ‘a little bit more of a vacation’ for Pirates ace Paul Skenes. He still plans to make the most of itBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/pirates-all-star-paul-skenes-cba-philadelphia/stories/202607130020Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:40:31 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/pirates-all-star-paul-skenes-cba-philadelphia/stories/202607130020<![CDATA[]]>What a difference a year makes: A revamped offense has the Pirates’ clubhouse eager for the second halfMatt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/mlb-brewers-offense-kelly-allstar-skenes-ohearn-lowe-esmerlyn/stories/202607130004Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:01:45 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/mlb-brewers-offense-kelly-allstar-skenes-ohearn-lowe-esmerlyn/stories/202607130004<![CDATA[]]>Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fightBy Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/mlb-pirates-all-star-break-nl-central-wild-card/stories/202607130010Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/13/mlb-pirates-all-star-break-nl-central-wild-card/stories/202607130010<![CDATA[]]>MLB Draft Day 2: Here’s a look at all 16 players the Pirates selectedBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/12/mlb-draft-pirates-marohn-fay-phelps-bryson-moore/stories/202607120098Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:22:59 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/12/mlb-draft-pirates-marohn-fay-phelps-bryson-moore/stories/202607120098<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates explode for 14 runs, soar into All-Star break with sweep of the BrewersBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026/07/12/mlb-nl-central-pirates-brewers-paul-skenes-jacob-misiorowski/stories/202607120087Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:27:50 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026/07/12/mlb-nl-central-pirates-brewers-paul-skenes-jacob-misiorowski/stories/202607120087<![CDATA[]]>Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez aces Futures Game inningBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/mlb/2026/07/12/pirates-mlb-futures-game-seth-hernandez-edward-florentino/stories/202607120089Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:24:17 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/mlb/2026/07/12/pirates-mlb-futures-game-seth-hernandez-edward-florentino/stories/202607120089<![CDATA[]]>Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski scratched from Sunday Skenes showdownPittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/11/brewers-star-jacob-misiorowski-scratched-from-sunday-skenes-showdown/stories/202607110048Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:11 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/11/brewers-star-jacob-misiorowski-scratched-from-sunday-skenes-showdown/stories/202607110048<![CDATA[]]>Esmerlyn Valdez’s three-home run day leads Pirates to sweep of Brewers in doubleheaderMatt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/11/esmerlyn-valdez-s-first-grand-slam-pushes-pirates-past-brewers-in-first-game-of/stories/202607100073Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:03:21 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/11/esmerlyn-valdez-s-first-grand-slam-pushes-pirates-past-brewers-in-first-game-of/stories/202607100073<![CDATA[]]>