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BREAKTHROUGH: Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzalez DEFY Early Prospect Labels

Pittsburgh Pirates challenge conventional wisdom with bold moves and player reinventions. Can adaptability and patience turn overlooked prospects like Ryan O’Hearn and Ni

PIRATES POSTCAST: Jared Jones BRILLIANT in Pirates 2-0 Victory over Cardinals

Jared Jones blanked the Cards for seven innings as he took a perfect game into the 6th inning in a 2-0 Pirates win for their 5th straight victory. Nathan Church broke up

Is Balance the SECRET Ingredient Lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates Offense

Pittsburgh Pirates edge closer to baseball’s offensive “sweet spot” as Brandon Lowe smashes records and balance fuels a new era of run production. Can this revamped lineu

Falling Short AGAIN Pittsburgh Pirates Face DEVASTATING Reality as St. Louis Cardinals Loom

Pittsburgh Pirates face playoff elimination, but Gary Morgan argues their final six games are loaded with meaning. Can finishing over .500 and topping division rival St.

PIRATES POSTCAST: Rafael Flores Jr PROVIDES Today's Heroics as Pirates SWEEP Royals

Nathan breaks down game three of the series between the Pirates and Royals. Rafael Flores Jr would provide a 2-run shot to give the Pirates a 4-3 lead in the bottom of th

PIRATES POSTCAST: Brandon Lowe HOMERS LATE to Give the Pirates a 5-4 Win over Royals

Brandon Lowe belted his 33rd home run of the season to give the Pirates a 6-5 win over the Royals for their third straight win. Ronny Simon hit his first MLB home run to

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense Helps Team REACH the 77-Win Mark (After 7 Years)

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Royals. The Pirates for the first time in the Ben Cherington era have reached the 77-win mark with tonig

DISASTER: Are the Pirates’ Bullpen MELTDOWNS DOOMING an ALREADY magic-deprived Season?

Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen woes threaten playoff dreams as a familiar late-inning collapse against the Milwaukee Brewers spotlights a season-long Achilles’ heel. Can a f

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates SCORE FIVE EARLY off Kyle Harrison to Beat Brewers 7-4 and Avoid Sweep

The Pirates batted around in the 2nd inning off Kyle Harrison to defeat the Brewers 7-4 and avoid a sweep at home. Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz each had 2-RBI hits in th

Would a Salary Cap REDEEM the Pittsburgh Pirates or Just Make New Mistakes

Pittsburgh Pirates face a $100 million spending surge—would a bigger payroll truly transform the franchise, or do deeper issues remain? Gary Morgan explores how a new MLB

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates BREAK Home Run Record BUT SUFFER DEFEAT to Brewers

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Brewers. Jared Jones allowed 3 runs over 5 innings of work with 9 strikeouts. Carmen Mlodzinski would pi

NO REBUILD: Pittsburgh Pirates Should RUN IT BACK—Brandon Lowe's IMPACT & Mitch Keller's Future

Pittsburgh Pirates edge closer to playoff contention as Brandon Lau’s breakout and O’Neil Cruz’s explosive return spark new optimism. Can targeted offseason moves finally

PIRATES POSTCAST: Brewers and Jacob Misiorowski BEAT UP the Bucs 5-1

The Pirates began their final homestand of the season with a 5-1 shutout loss to the first place Brewers. Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings. The

SHOCK: Anthony Murphy Names Greensboro Grasshoppers BEST Affiliate of Ben Cherrington ERA?

Pittsburgh Pirates’ loaded farm system signals a bright future—with Greensboro Grasshoppers' playoff run highlighting breakout stars like Edward Florentino, Wyatt Sanford

MISCUES: Pittsburgh Pirates Fumble Late, Don Kelly's Bullpen Choices SPARK Fan Outrage

Pittsburgh Pirates drop 2 of 3 to the Chicago Cubs, leaving fans questioning whether managerial decisions—not talent—are keeping vital wins out of reach. Is Don Kelly’s l

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates SALVAGE Final Game of Series to Maintain a 4-2 Chicago Road Trip

Nathan breaks down game three of the series between the Pirates and Cubs. The Pirates offense went ahead 1-0 early but then rallied in the 6th inning to grab a lead over

PIRATES POSTCAST: Bullpen BLOWS ANOTHER ONE as Cubs Rally for 2 in 8th in 4-3 Loss

The Pirates called upon Gregory Soto to pitch the 8th and stayed with him as he melted down to give up two runs to blow a late lead and lose 4-3. The blown lead spoiled R

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Young Pitchers ROCKED as Bucs Drop Opener to Cubs

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Cubs. The Pirates young rookie pitchers all struggled today. Wilber Dotel, Khristian Curtis, and Antwone

PITTSBURGH POWER: Pirates Pitching Answers Crisis, Jared Jones DELIVERS When Ashcraft Goes Down

Pittsburgh Pirates overcome adversity as Jared Jones delivers a dominant start just as the team loses Braxton Ashcraft to right arm discomfort. Is Jones ready to step up

PIRATES POSTCAST: Jared Jones MAGNIFICENT to LEAD the Pirates to a Sweep of the White Sox

Jared Jones took a no-hitter into the 7th inning as the Pirates pulled out a 2-0 victory to sweep the first-place White Sox for their fourth straight win. Colson Montgome