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All MLB →- MLBPaul Skenes' start moved back as Pirates rest struggling aceThe Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.
- MLBPirates and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1Boston Red Sox (66-57, third in the AL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (60-65, fifth in the NL Central)
- MLB2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankingsThe ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
- MLBSonny Gray wins his career-best 15th as the Red Sox beat the Pirates 4-0— Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
- MLBLowe, Flores homer to power the Pirates over the slumping Red Sox, 8-4— Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
- MLBLowe, Flores homer to power the Pirates over the slumping Red Sox, 8-4— Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
- MLBPirates' Gonzales day-to-day after taking pitch to helmetPirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez suffered a facial contusion and is day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox.
- MLBPittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
- MLBAshcraft throws complete game, Flores has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates rout Marlins 13-1— Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday.
- MLBMLB Power Rankings Week 20: Brewers pass Dodgers for No. 1For the first time in nearly two months, the Dodgers aren't the top team in baseball.
- MLBMLB Rank 2026 in-season update: Ranking baseball's top 50 playersWe asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.
- MLBPirates aim to break 3-game skid, take on the MarlinsPittsburgh Pirates (58-64, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (62-59, third in the NL East)
- MLBConine, Hernández homers, Junk's solid 6 innings lead Marlins to an 8-2 win over Pirates— Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández homered and Janson Junk worked six solid inning as the Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
- MLBPaul Skenes exits after 65 pitches amid latest velocity dropPaul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
- MLBEduardo Perez: This is not the Paul Skenes we're used to seeing
- MLBEury Pérez outpitches Paul Skenes and Esteury Ruiz homers as the Marlins beat the Pirates 2-0— Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night.
- MLBPittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
- MLBFinal update: 2026 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teamsWho is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
- MLBPlayers returning from injury who could swing MLB's playoff racesThese injured stars expected to come off the IL could prove as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.
- MLBBo Bichette goes 5 for 5 and Sean Manaea strikes out 11 in Mets' 11-1 rout of Pirates— Bo Bichette went 5 for 5 with a three-run double and scored three times, Luis Robert Jr. homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday.
- MLBNew York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game Highlights
- MLBChandler cruises through 6 innings as Pirates beat Mets 9-0 to end 4-game skid— Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
- MLBSkubal Trade Drama, Injuries Shake MLBTigers’ Skubal Gamble Paid Off—But Brewers Held Firm The Tigers pulled the trigger early on Tarik Skubal, avoiding the deadline frenzy, but ESPN reports the Brewers flat-out refused to include four key prospects in any deal. That fear of losing out? It forced Detroit’s hand. Now, the lefty ace is theirs—question is, did they overpay? Injuries Pile Up: Casas, Painter, and the Phillies’ Luck Triston Casas’ Red Sox nightmare continues. Another surgery, another season lost. At this point, Boston’s patience has to be wearing thin. Is he a bust, or just snakebit? Phillies catch a break. Rookie Andrew Painter’s hamstring tweak looked ugly, but early reports suggest it’s not serious. Small win for a team that can’t afford another rotation setback. Bullpen Shuffle: Reds, Cardinals Make Low-Risk Moves Reds grab ex-Yankees reliever after a forgettable Pirates stint. Depth move, but don’t expect fireworks—this guy’s ERA last season was 6.88. Cardinals claim a former Yankees outfield prospect o
- MLBPirates aim to end losing streak in game against the MetsNew York Mets (51-66, fifth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-61, fifth in the NL Central)
- MLBMets rookie OF Carson Benge exits with sore wrist after sliding catchNew York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge has been removed from Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left wrist soreness.
- MLBMets claim infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from GuardiansThe Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians on Friday. He is expected to join the Mets on Saturday night for their game against the Pirates.
- MLBTrade Deadline Shakeup: Dodgers Win, Yankees WhiffBiggest Moves & Misses of MLB Trade Deadline 2026 Dodgers Flex, Yankees Fumble The Dodgers crushed it at the deadline, while the Yankees? Not so much. New York’s inaction—beyond the already-reported moves—left fans scratching their heads. Meanwhile, the Post’s breakdown confirms what we all saw: LA’s front office played chess while the Bronx played checkers. Cards Hold Burleson, He Delivers St. Louis bet on themselves by keeping Alec Burleson—and the kid made ‘em look smart with a 3-HR night vs. the Yankees. Moral of the story? Sometimes the best trade is the one you don’t make. Marlins Stand Pat on Alcantara Miami’s refusal to even consider trading Sandy Alcantara? Bold. The ace stays put, and the Fish roll the dice that their rotation can carry them. Pirates, Padres, Guardians Land Key Pieces Pirates: Snagged reliever Lake Bachar from the Marlins. Not flashy, but bullpen depth wins games in October. Padres: Added Casey Mize (SP) and were sniffing around Lars Nootbar (OF) to
- MLBTrade Deadline Frenzy Shakes MLB RostersPadres Land Mize in Swap with Tigers San Diego adds RHP Casey Mize and infielder Gage Workman, sending prospects Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf to Detroit. Mize’s 3.98 ERA this season gives the Padres a mid-rotation arm with upside—if his shoulder holds up. Workman’s a lottery ticket, but the Padres are playing for 2026 now. Tigers get two live arms, but neither’s a sure thing. Pirates Bolster Bullpen with Yates, Bachar Pittsburgh’s late push just got real. Kirby Yates (2.89 ERA, 22 SV) and Lake Bachar (3.45 ERA, 70 K in 57.1 IP) give the Bucs a lockdown back-end duo. Yates’ slider still misses bats, and Bachar’s fastball plays up in relief. Marlins get Connor Norby and Aiden May—two hitters who’ve struggled in Triple-A. Orioles Stand Pat on Rogers Baltimore’s keeping LHP Trevor Rogers, despite his 5.12 ERA. The former All-Star’s stuff still flashes, but command’s been an issue. Orioles betting on a second-half rebound—risky, but they’ve got the depth to wait it out. Diamondbacks Sn
- MLBWhere all 30 MLB teams stand after 2026 trade deadlineHere's how each club's playoff hopes have risen or fallen, plus how complete every MLB roster is today.
- MLBMets visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streakNew York Mets (50-66, fifth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60, fifth in the NL Central)
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