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Another potential Pirates call-up who is tearing it up at Triple-A in 2026
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (359+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates made waves in the news cycle earlier this week when they called up top prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, who was raking at Triple-A to the tune of a 132 w RC+ and 10 home runs in just 46 games. He's got…...
Reds broadcaster's Ke'Bryan Hayes commentary has Pirates fans saying 'I told you so"
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (284+ words) At least it's not a double play." A downtrodden John Sadak chimed in on Ke'Bryan Hayes' most recent flop. Hayes had grounded to short with the bases loaded and no one out, and the Philadelphia Phillies went home for the…...
Bubba Chandler comp should silence Pirates fans panicking over walks
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (212+ words) Rum Bunter The Pittsburgh Pirates have remained afloat in what has been an absolute gauntlet of a division so far. The team's success in the early going has in large part (and not surprisingly) been thanks to their starting pitching....
Yankees learning the harsh David Bednar reality Pirates fans already knew
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (455+ words) New York Yankees fans are getting the full David Bednar experience now, and Pittsburgh Pirates fans can only nod knowingly from afar. Because here's the thing about Bednar: the final line can look fine, and the save can still be…...
What Pirates fans should expect from Esmerlyn Valdez after surprise promotion
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (267+ words) Rum Bunter The Pirates have kept pace in the surprisingly competitive NL Central thus far, but a team-wide offensive slump is threatening Pittsburgh's standing. Enter slugging prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, the most recent youngster to get the call to the Majors....
3 Pirates players proving they shouldn't be on the roster come June 1
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (488+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates are much improved compared to last season, but if they truly have eyes on competing, they'll need to do more. The NL Central is stacked to the gills with teams with plans of contention, and the competition…...
Pirates fans should be ashamed of 2026 attendance after strides team has made
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (272+ words) Pittsburgh isn't a baseball tahn. Yes, that is the correct spelling and no, I'm not breaking any news here. The Steelers and Penguins take precedent in Pittsburgh, and it's been that way for decades. It doesn't help that the on-field…...
Pirates face painful Bubba Chandler reality they can't ignore much longer
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (563+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes were high for Bubba Chandler coming into 2026. It wasn't just hopium either; the 23-year-old was ranked by Baseball America (subscription required) as the No. 3 right-handed pitching prospect in the sport. Chandler was supposed to be a…...
Ben Cherington's Marcell Ozuna defense does little to calm frustrated Pirates fans
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (477+ words) There is one thing that supersedes all else in a designated hitter's job description: hit well. Unless you've been living under a rock in 2026, you know that Marcell Ozuna has fallen well short of that goal in his maiden campaign…...
Pirates may have already made their Dennis Santana decision obvious
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (320+ words) Dennis Santana has not recorded a save since April 15, and at some point, that stops looking like a coincidence. The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have to hold a press conference for the message to come through. Bullpen decisions usually tell on…...