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Grading every MLB team's top prospect as the minor-league season comes to a close
With the MiLB season nearing a close, we graded every top-ranked MLB prospect, from Jesus Made of the Brewers to George Lombard Jr. of the Yankees. Some future stars have work to do.More Team News

Pirates reliever Kirby Yates makes heartbreaking admission about his baseball future
Kirby Yates, on the injured list for the fifth time in the past two years, appears ready to ride off into the sunset regardless of what fate befalls the Pirates.
Clint Hurdle just opened door to Pirates reunion that could be perfect for Don Kelly
If the Pirates truly believe Don Kelly is their manager for 2027, they should be investing in making him a better one rather than simply hoping experience fixes everything.
Pirates’ Silver Slugger race exposes just how badly injuries wrecked their second-half lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates might break their Silver Slugger drought with Brandon Lowe's performance, but he'd have a lot more company if it weren't for injuries.
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Pirates’ bullpen game plan exposes a bigger problem than their fading playoff hopes
A September that was supposed to determine whether the Pirates were ready for October has instead exposed another hole they need to address before they can seriously expect to get there.
Pirates Injury Update: Esmerlyn Valdez done for season, Kirby Yates return, Braxton Ashcraft
Esmerlyn Valdez’s breakout rookie season has officially come to an early end, but Kirby Yates appears to be closing in on a return to the Pirates’ bullpen before the end of the season.
Pirates NL Wild Card hopes are hanging by a thread after Cubs series
The Pirates escaped Wrigley Field without being swept, but the series loss to the Cubs may ultimately prove to be the moment their already-faint postseason hopes slipped beyond reach.
3 Pirates playing their way out of the team's 2027 plans
The Pirates still have games left to play in 2026, but September is already providing some clarity about what their 2027 roster should — and shouldn't — look like.
Oneil Cruz is quietly showing what a full-season Silver Slugger campaign could look like in 2027
Injuries will keep Oneil Cruz from winning the Silver Slugger in 2026, but he's finally showing the kind of performance that the Pittsburgh Pirates had been hoping for.
Pirates finally got their dream September script, then completely butchered the ending
If Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes ultimately die over these final two weeks, Saturday's loss to the Cubs may haunt them most.
Esmerlyn Valdez injury highlights Jake Mangum’s quietly crucial role for Pirates
With Esmerlyn Valdez hitting the 10-day IL, the Pirates will turn to Jake Mangum as their primary right fielder.
Pirates’ biggest offseason need might depend entirely on Ryan O’Hearn’s final two weeks
The Pirates already know they need to add offense this winter, and Ryan O’Hearn's final two weeks could determine just how aggressively they need to do it.
Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn return immediately overshadowed by brutal Esmerlyn Valdez injury
The Pirates finally got Ryan O’Hearn back Friday, but they may have another potentially serious injury to worry about.





