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Who are the best young players in baseball right now? Our Top 100 MLB prospects ranking stacks the game’s rising stars, weighing their upside, risk and trajectory.News

Pirates escaped just in time as Reds brace for Ke'Bryan Hayes fallout
The Pittsburgh Pirates may deserve a quiet victory lap as the Cincinnati Reds prepare for an uncomfortable reality with Ke’Bryan Hayes.
Pirates are finally cashing in on a trade fans doubted immediately
Evan Sisk has emerged as a go-to reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, finally putting fears about the Bailey Falter trade to rest.
Pirates can’t survive Ryan O’Hearn injury setback without these players stepping up
If the Pirates are going to avoid letting Ryan O’Hearn’s injury derail their season, there are four players in particular who all have to give them more.Rumors




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Pirates' horrific outfield defense keeps pointing back to one impossible solution
The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense continues to cost them games, but the team is stubbornly holding onto Marcell Ozuna, making matters worse.
Pirates are testing fans' patience with baffling Jared Triolo loyalty
Why are the Pirates treating Jared Triolo like an everyday fixture when the offense is desperate for answers?
Pirates' reported impact promotion was 1 of 2 right answers after Nick Yorke demotion
With Ryan O’Hearn on the IL, the Pirates reportedly are planning to promote outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pirates fans won’t love Ben Cherington’s plan to fix the bullpen
Ben Cherington's plan of internal improvement and accountability won't matter much if the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen keeps unraveling as the season progresses.
Pirates give Alika Williams a fresh start while chasing pitching upside
Pittsburgh traded Alika Williams to the Athletics on Saturday for 22-year-old right-hander Kyle Robinson, a move that makes sense for both sides.
Ryan O'Hearn's concerning injury diagnosis cancels out Pirates' roster move
The Pirates placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain after he exited Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
3 Pirates offseason decisions that look genius, 2 that look awful
Did the Pirates do enough to support a young, electric pitching staff and a lineup that badly needed competent Major League offense? It's complicated.
Ryan O’Hearn explains the change fueling his recent offensive surge
Ryan O'Hearn had enough trust in the Pirates staff to let a six-degree correction turn back into production.
Pirates’ blazing young rotation is drawing impossible 2015 Mets comparisons
The Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation is living up to the hype, but can they take the next step? Paul Skenes and the Pirates have been compared to the 2015 New York Mets, which will be tough to match.
Carmen Mlodzinski says the quiet part out loud about Pirates’ catching situation
The Pirates can’t afford to keep treating Endy Rodriguez like an afterthought.
Pirates media frenzy over Jared Jones feels completely overblown
There’s a difference between a team keeping options open and a “standoff.”
Pirates Injury Update: Jake Mangum timeline, Joey Bart uncertainty, Chris Devenski
Jake Mangum’s absence appears set to be a short one for the Pirates, while Joey Bart and Chris Devenski's return timelines remain unclear.
Mariners may have handed Pirates perfect Brandon Lowe extension formula
Brandon Lowe is in the midst of a career season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In order to bring him back in free agency, the Buccos will need to act quickly.
NL Central rival drops hammer on Pirates in painful reminder regarding division race
The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, firmly making the NL Central a three-team race between them, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago Cubs.
Endy Rodriguez season debut could already put pressure on Pirates catchers
It took exactly one afternoon for Endy Rodriguez to remind the Pittsburgh Pirates why so many people inside the organization still believe he can change the lineup.
Jared Jones shut down one Pirates question faster than any hitter in scoreless rehab gem
Jared Jones is close to returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he has no plans to do so as a reliever, no matter what the team needs.
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz made a diving attempt so wild even his kids caught a stray
Oneil Cruz didn’t save Paul Skenes’ no-hit bid Tuesday night, but the effort to do it may have told the Pittsburgh Pirates even more than if he actually made the catch.
Paul Skenes is reaching a Pirates level untouched for more than a century
Every time Paul Skenes takes the mound right now, it feels like the franchise record book needs another update.
Pirates call up mystery weapon in overdue bullpen gamble
After another brutal stretch from a relief corps that has completely unraveled over the past two weeks, the Pirates recalled right-hander Brandan Bidois from Triple-A Indianapolis.





