Pirates Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains pirates storiesSun, 17 May 2026 15:25:29 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1'Just soft': Bubba Chandler struggles as the Pirates suffer a shutout loss to the PhilliesBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/bubba-chandler-phillies-walks-sanchez/stories/202605150042Sat, 16 May 2026 18:52:56 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/bubba-chandler-phillies-walks-sanchez/stories/202605150042<![CDATA[]]>Pirates send Alika Williams to the Athletics in a swap of minor-league playersBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/alika-williams-kyle-robinson-athletics-trade/stories/202605160037Sat, 16 May 2026 13:42:10 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/alika-williams-kyle-robinson-athletics-trade/stories/202605160037<![CDATA[]]>Off The Bat: What is the Pirates' approach to the ABS challenge system? 'Let it eat'By Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/pirates-abs-strategy-mlb-jared-jones-ozuna/stories/202605150044Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/16/pirates-abs-strategy-mlb-jared-jones-ozuna/stories/202605150044<![CDATA[]]>Rock bottom for the bullpen? The Pirates blow a 6-0 lead in Friday's loss to the PhilliesBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/15/pirates-phillies-mlb-brandon-lowe-gregory-soto-nl-harper-schwarber/stories/202605150040Fri, 15 May 2026 22:17:18 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/15/pirates-phillies-mlb-brandon-lowe-gregory-soto-nl-harper-schwarber/stories/202605150040<![CDATA[]]>Pirates mailbag: What happens if Endy Rodriguez keeps hitting? How will Ben Cherington fix the bullpen?By Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/15/pirates-endy-rodriguez-password-seth-hernandez/stories/202605140076Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/15/pirates-endy-rodriguez-password-seth-hernandez/stories/202605140076<![CDATA[]]>In his first game in nearly a year, Endy Rodriguez leads the Pirates to a series win over the RockiesBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/racap-mlb-rockies-endy-rodriguez-ohearn-mlodzinski/stories/202605110048Thu, 14 May 2026 15:21:03 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/racap-mlb-rockies-endy-rodriguez-ohearn-mlodzinski/stories/202605110048<![CDATA[]]>Starting or bullpen? Ben Cherington says the Pirates haven't decided on Jared Jones' roleColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/injury-hernandez-jones-oneil-cruz-cherington-radio/stories/202605140057Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:50 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/injury-hernandez-jones-oneil-cruz-cherington-radio/stories/202605140057<![CDATA[]]>In a ‘super special’ debut, Brandan Bidois becomes the first Australian to play for the PiratesColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/pirates-bullpen-brandan-bidois-australia/stories/202605140043Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/14/pirates-bullpen-brandan-bidois-australia/stories/202605140043<![CDATA[]]>Mitch Keller retires the first 12 hitters — then it all falls apart as Pirates lose to RockiesBy Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/13/pirates-rockies-mlb-mitch-keller-justin-lawrence/stories/202605110042Wed, 13 May 2026 21:42:51 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/13/pirates-rockies-mlb-mitch-keller-justin-lawrence/stories/202605110042<![CDATA[]]>Despite this stretch of dominance, Pirates ace Paul Skenes is focused on staying levelBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/13/best-pitcher-in-baseball-paul-skenes-justin-verlander-mlb/stories/202605110041Wed, 13 May 2026 07:36:31 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/13/best-pitcher-in-baseball-paul-skenes-justin-verlander-mlb/stories/202605110041<![CDATA[]]>Paul Skenes tosses another 8-inning gem in the Pirates’ win against the RockiesBy Matt Press / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/12/paul-skenes-tosses-another-8-inning-gem-in-pirates-shutout-win-over-rockies/stories/202605120017Tue, 12 May 2026 21:25:03 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/12/paul-skenes-tosses-another-8-inning-gem-in-pirates-shutout-win-over-rockies/stories/202605120017<![CDATA[]]>35 games in, Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin feels things have clicked in the major leaguesColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/12/pirates-mlb-konnor-griffin-adjustment-travel/stories/202605120001Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/12/pirates-mlb-konnor-griffin-adjustment-travel/stories/202605120001<![CDATA[]]>MiLB Monday: Pirates to promote Seth Hernandez to High-A GreensboroColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/hernandez-milb-mlb-prospects-greensboro/stories/202605110020Mon, 11 May 2026 13:32:55 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/hernandez-milb-mlb-prospects-greensboro/stories/202605110020<![CDATA[]]>Pirates are looking for answers in the bullpen after their road trip ends on a sour noteColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/pirates-bullpen-santana-soto-mattson-lawrence-sanders/stories/202605100100Mon, 11 May 2026 07:48:30 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/pirates-bullpen-santana-soto-mattson-lawrence-sanders/stories/202605100100<![CDATA[]]>Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler can take the Pirates to the next levelBy Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/konnor-griffin-bubba-chandler-pirates-steelers-penguins-joey-bart/stories/202605100103Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/11/konnor-griffin-bubba-chandler-pirates-steelers-penguins-joey-bart/stories/202605100103<![CDATA[]]>Pirates rue misplays and missed opportunities in their walk-off loss to the GiantsColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/10/mlb-nl-pirates-giants-san-francisco-bubba-chandler/stories/202605100097Sun, 10 May 2026 20:12:06 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/10/mlb-nl-pirates-giants-san-francisco-bubba-chandler/stories/202605100097<![CDATA[]]>TV picks: What you'll want to watch this weekhttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2026/05/10/tv-picks-streaming-may-10-16-2026/stories/202605100037Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2026/05/10/tv-picks-streaming-may-10-16-2026/stories/202605100037<![CDATA[]]>‘Relentless’ Pirates rack up a season-high 20 hits in a blowout win against the GiantsColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/10/pirates-giants-mlb-braxton-ashcraft-joey-bart/stories/202605080044Sun, 10 May 2026 00:16:51 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/10/pirates-giants-mlb-braxton-ashcraft-joey-bart/stories/202605080044<![CDATA[]]>After a full year in charge, Pirates manager Don Kelly believes he is still learningColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/09/pirates-mlb-don-kelly-pittsburgh-manager/stories/202605080045Sat, 09 May 2026 14:45:14 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/09/pirates-mlb-don-kelly-pittsburgh-manager/stories/202605080045<![CDATA[]]>Off the Bat: A year into his MLB career, 'the time has come' for Braxton Ashcraft to excelColin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/05/09/pirates-mlb-braxton-ashcraft-don-kelly-giants/stories/202605080048Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 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