Pirates Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains pirates storiesThu, 03 Sep 2026 05:20:50 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1The Pirates come up short in a game of inches, fall to the Giants in extra inningsBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/02/pirates-giants-score-jacob-gonzalez-doval-extra-innings-loss/stories/202609020036Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:49:54 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/02/pirates-giants-score-jacob-gonzalez-doval-extra-innings-loss/stories/202609020036<![CDATA[]]>Despite waning playoff odds in the final weeks of the regular season, the Pirates insist ‘anything can happen'By Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/02/brandon-lowe-playoff-chances-hope/stories/202609020035Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:31:30 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/02/brandon-lowe-playoff-chances-hope/stories/202609020035<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates avoid a near-disastrous collapse, walk off the Giants with the help of an errorBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/pirates-bats-erupt-mask-paul-skenes-struggles-in-win-against-the-giants/stories/202609010028Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:35:18 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/pirates-bats-erupt-mask-paul-skenes-struggles-in-win-against-the-giants/stories/202609010028<![CDATA[]]>Why the Pirates added Brandon Eisert, Christian Bethancourt to their expanded September rosterBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/brandon-eisert-christian-bethancourt-september-callups/stories/202609010029Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:12:22 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/brandon-eisert-christian-bethancourt-september-callups/stories/202609010029<![CDATA[]]>5 September storylines to follow, even as the Pirates’ postseason hopes dwindleBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/september-storylines-rafael-flores-braxton-ashcraft/stories/202609010019Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:15:06 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/09/01/september-storylines-rafael-flores-braxton-ashcraft/stories/202609010019<![CDATA[]]>MiLB Monday: Evaluating the Pirates’ top options for September call-upsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/31/prospects-september-callup-wilber-dotel-antwone-kelly/stories/202608310019Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/31/prospects-september-callup-wilber-dotel-antwone-kelly/stories/202608310019<![CDATA[]]>Off The Bat: Is Bill Murphy to blame for the rotation’s regression? Pirates starters don’t think soColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/31/pirates-bill-murphy-paul-skenes-bubba-chandler-braxton-ashcraft/stories/202608310005Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/31/pirates-bill-murphy-paul-skenes-bubba-chandler-braxton-ashcraft/stories/202608310005<![CDATA[]]>'Albert Pujols-esque' homer from Jared Triolo helps the Pirates to a series win in St. LouisBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/30/pirates-esmerlyn-valdez-jared-triolo-cardinals-score-nl-central/stories/202608300077Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:19:19 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/30/pirates-esmerlyn-valdez-jared-triolo-cardinals-score-nl-central/stories/202608300077<![CDATA[]]>Noah Hiles: It is time for the Pirates to clean house, starting with GM Ben CheringtonBy Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/30/fire-ben-cherington-travis-williams/stories/202608300073Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/30/fire-ben-cherington-travis-williams/stories/202608300073<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates will ‘take any win right now’ after beating Cardinals despite three consecutive errorsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/29/it-wasn-t-perfect-but-the-pirates-beat-the-cardinals/stories/202608290024Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:20:35 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/29/it-wasn-t-perfect-but-the-pirates-beat-the-cardinals/stories/202608290024<![CDATA[]]>Pirates rookie phenom Konnor Griffin will begin a rehab assignment Sunday in AltoonaBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/29/pirates-konnor-griffin-rehab-altoona-indianapolis/stories/202608290034Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:56:16 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/29/pirates-konnor-griffin-rehab-altoona-indianapolis/stories/202608290034<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates kick away offensive chances in a lifeless loss to the CardinalsBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/28/pirates-cardinals-mlb-quinn-mathews-jared-jones/stories/202608280040Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:58:06 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/28/pirates-cardinals-mlb-quinn-mathews-jared-jones/stories/202608280040<![CDATA[]]>Pirates reliever Luke Weaver is doing his best to get comfortable with yet another new teamBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/28/mlb-pirates-luke-weaver-cardinals/stories/202608280034Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/28/mlb-pirates-luke-weaver-cardinals/stories/202608280034<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates’ offense has disappeared since the All-Star break, tanking their playoff hopesBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/27/mlb-offense-bryan-reynolds-brandon-lowe-konnor-griffin-playoffs/stories/202608270035Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/27/mlb-offense-bryan-reynolds-brandon-lowe-konnor-griffin-playoffs/stories/202608270035<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates were left wishing for a ‘magic pill and wand’ after another shutout lossBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/pirates-padres-mlb-bubba-chandler-jackson-merrill/stories/202608260032Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:08:32 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/pirates-padres-mlb-bubba-chandler-jackson-merrill/stories/202608260032<![CDATA[]]>Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez undergoes season-ending hip surgeryBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/pirates-endy-rodriguez-mlb-catcher-injury/stories/202608260036Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:48:42 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/pirates-endy-rodriguez-mlb-catcher-injury/stories/202608260036<![CDATA[]]>Paul Skenes’ strong start, Oneil Cruz’s homer off Mason Miller lead the Pirates to another winBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/skenes-oneil-cruz-mason-miller-pirates-padres/stories/202608240038Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:37:49 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/26/skenes-oneil-cruz-mason-miller-pirates-padres/stories/202608240038<![CDATA[]]>Colin Beazley's Pirates chat transcript: 08.25.26By Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/25/mlb-rumors-paul-skenes-ben-cherington-konnor-griffin/stories/202608250035Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:10:52 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/25/mlb-rumors-paul-skenes-ben-cherington-konnor-griffin/stories/202608250035<![CDATA[]]>The Pirates end their losing streak with an extra-innings win against the PadresBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/25/pirates-padres-mlb-braxton-ashcraft-nick-gonzales-yohan-ramirez-nl/stories/202608240026Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:59:29 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/25/pirates-padres-mlb-braxton-ashcraft-nick-gonzales-yohan-ramirez-nl/stories/202608240026<![CDATA[]]>MiLB Monday: Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. is displaying huge power in GreensboroBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/24/prospects-blanco-jebb-rembert-harrington-florentino/stories/202608230090Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/08/24/prospects-blanco-jebb-rembert-harrington-florentino/stories/202608230090<![CDATA[]]>