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SPECIAL TALENT: Pittsburgh Pirates Face Oneil Cruz Extension Gamble, Will They PAY Up?

Pittsburgh Pirates face a franchise-defining crossroads: can they keep electrifying superstar Oneil Cruz as arbitration prices soar? Gary Morgan breaks down Cruz’s unique

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates FALL to Giants in Extra Innings Effort

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Giants. The Giants would defeat the Pirates in game two in 10 innings with a 2-run effort in the 10th. T

WEIRD WIN: Pittsburgh Pirates ESCAPE With 13-12 Victory—Paul Skenes Concerns GROW

Pittsburgh Pirates survive a 13-12 thriller over the San Francisco Giants, powered by Brandon Lowe’s four-hit night and a nine-run third inning. Can Paul Skenes reclaim h

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates WALK OFF Giants in a Wild 13-12 Victory for Third Straight Win

The Pirates walked it off in the bottom of the 9th inning on an error to defeat the Giants 13-12 in a wild affair for their third straight victory. The Bucs exploded for

LOCK HIM DOWN: Pirates Must SIGN Brandon Lowe—Losing Elite Power at Second Base Is NOT an Option

Pittsburgh Pirates face a franchise-defining decision: will Brandon Lowe return after another standout season at second base? With Lowe crushing 28 home runs and posting

POWER STRUGGLE: Pittsburgh Pirates RELY on Homers as Offense Can't Score Without Them

Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on the long ball—can their power-first identity carry them forward, or will offensive inconsistency hold them back? Gary Morgan br

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates BELT 2 Home Runs to Defeat Cardinals 5-4 to Take Series

The Pirates’ power showed up in this one as Esmerlyn Valdez hit his 16th homer of the season and Jared Triolo also went deep to lead the Bucs to a 5-4 win over the Cardin

PIRATES POSTCAST: Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores Jr POWER Pirates to Victory Over Cardinals

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Cardinals. Brnadon Lowe and Rafael Flores Jr would both hit homers. Lowe would hit a solo shot, and Flor

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates FALL to Cardinals with More QUIET Offense and SLOPPY Defense

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Cardinals. The Cardinals were able to get to Jared Jones tonight as Jones would allow 3 runs over 4.2 in

Playoff PROMISES Backfire As Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle To Stay Alive

St. Louis Cardinals exceed preseason expectations while Pittsburgh Pirates face another potential losing season—do offseason promises really matter once the grind begins?

Has Paul Skeens’ Struggle PUSHED the Pittsburgh Pirates Out of Contention for Good?

Pittsburgh Pirates fans get a glimmer of hope as Paul Skenes looks like an ace again against the San Diego Padres. Has Skenes finally turned the corner with his mechanics

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense CONTINUES LACK of CLUTCH HITTING in Loss to Padres

Nathan breaks down the series finale between the Pirates and Padres. The Pirates offense continued their struggles with runners in scoring position in today's game three

Paul Skenes Shoved Last Night, but the Pirates Staff has Regressed in 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates’ high-strikeout pitching staff falters as defensive lapses and bullpen instability fuel a 2026 regression. Can talent alone carry a team when run preve

PIRATES POSTCAST: Oneil Cruz HOMERS LATE to Give Pirates 1-0 Victory over Padres

Oneil Cruz belted a solo home run off Padres super closer Mason Miller in the 9th inning to give the Pirates their second straight victory. This game featured Paul Skenes

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates WIN A WILD ONE 3-2 Over the Padres in 12 Innings

The Pirates battled back after blowing a 2-1 lead and a nice Ashcraft outing to win 3-2 in 12 innings of a wild affair in San Diego. Neither team scored a run in the 10th

RESET: Time for the Pittsburgh Pirates To MAKE Overhaul? Don Kelly, Ben Cherington in Spotlight

Pittsburgh Pirates fans call for a total reset—should the front office and coaching staff be fired after another underwhelming season? Gary Morgan tackles the big questio

OBSESSION: Pirates vs. Left-Handed Pitching – Should Oneil Cruz Always START Over Billy Cook?

Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes stall as offensive woes persist, especially against left-handed aces like Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell. Are lineup decisions hurting the

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Bats BLANKED as Dodgers Complete Sweep

The Pirates were shut down by Dodgers starter Blake Snell in a 4-0 loss to be swept by the Dodgers and drop a season-worst 6 games under .500. Snell fired six shutout inn

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense Strikes Early but Dodgers CAPITALIZE and Take Game 2

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Dodgers. Jared Jones would pitch three strong innings in an LA homecoming but would struggle to get thro

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates RALLY to Force Extras Only to Lose in 10 Innings to Dodgers

The Pirates rallied to force extra innings, but failed to score in the top of the 10th inning and the Dodgers walked it off on the Pirates in a 5-4 loss. The Pirates scor