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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

Brandon Lowe gets robbed by PNC Park in Pirates’ strangest twist yet
Brandon Lowe hit two balls that traveled the exact same distance, but only one of them was a home run.
5 early relief pitchers Pirates should start eyeing for 2026 trade deadline
It's become clear that the Pittsburgh Pirates have needs for a variety of different bullpen roles, and these five relievers should be on their watch list.
Pirates' Oneil Cruz is proving a simpler approach might be his biggest weapon
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is having a career year thanks to a simplified approach at the plate and an offseason of hard work.Rumors




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2 Pirates players no longer worth defending
Hopes were high for offseason acquisitions Marcell Ozuna and Jake Mangum. A slow start and an injury may have turned Pittsburgh Pirates fans' hopes into jeers.
Reds broadcaster's Ke'Bryan Hayes commentary has Pirates fans saying 'I told you so'
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are breathing a sigh of relief after watching the former Bucs third baseman struggle for the division-rival Cincinnati Reds.
Bubba Chandler comp should silence Pirates fans panicking over walks
Bubba Chandler has struggled in the Pirates' rotation this year, but former Pirate Tyler Glasnow proves that a turnaround is possible.
Yankees learning the harsh David Bednar reality Pirates fans already knew
New York Yankees fans are getting the full David Bednar experience now, and Pittsburgh Pirates fans can only nod knowingly from afar.
Former Pirates manager reveals promise he made to Roberto Clemente’s widow that altered history
A fateful conversation between Pirates manager Clint Hurdle and Roberto Clemente's widow Vera sparked the Pirates' historic winning season and Wild Card run in 2013.
Pirates fans can't believe how former reliever is performing with Phillies right now
Chase Shugart thriving for a Philadelphia Phillies team that just swept the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, which makes the offseason trade sting a little more.
Pirates fans should be ashamed of 2026 attendance after strides team has made
Pittsburgh Pirates fans need to invest money in a young team on the rise. If not, the likes of Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin will eventually become former-Pittsburgh greats.
Pirates face painful Bubba Chandler reality they can’t ignore much longer
As Bubba Chandler's struggles grow, the Pittsburgh Pirates' pathway forward is clear, even if it will hurt to pull the trigger.
Ben Cherington’s Marcell Ozuna defense does little to calm frustrated Pirates fans
Marcell Ozuna's offensive struggles have caught the attention of Ben Cherington, who offered a pitiful excuse in defense of the Pittsburgh Pirates' DH.
Pirates may have already made their Dennis Santana decision obvious
Pittsburgh may not need a formal closer announcement for the bullpen message to come through as Dennis Santana loses ground to Gregory Soto.
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is giving Pirates fans a hometown headache
Pittsburgh area native JJ Wetherholt is already making life miserable for the team he grew up watching.
Pirates bring back pitcher who never should've left after Isaac Mattson option
The Pirates are recalling Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis, with Isaac Mattson optioned to clear a spot on the 26-man roster.
Pirates loss to Cardinals puts Don Kelly back in fans’ crosshairs
Don Kelly deserves scrutiny for some of his calls, but not every failed move is automatically a bad one.
Pirates are getting huge value from the bat nobody talks about
Quietly, almost in the background, Spencer Horwitz has become one of the Pirates’ most valuable offensive contributors.
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.
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?

