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MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 emerges thanks to Dodgers free fall
The most unbeatable team in baseball is looking anything but right now, which means opportunity abounds for the rest of the league.More Team News

Pirates are wasting Luke Weaver in the most frustrating way possible
The Pirates acquired Luke Weaver to protect leads, then promptly stopped giving him any leads to protect.
Former top Pirates prospect is helping fuel Blue Jays’ unlikely playoff push
A young hitter the Pirates gave away is suddenly providing exactly what the Blue Jays need as they try to turn a disappointing season into an improbable playoff appearance.
Pirates failed Nick Gonzales before his third base struggles even began
After learning more about how Nick Gonzales became Pittsburgh’s everyday third baseman in the first place, it’s difficult to put all of his defensive struggles on him.Rumors
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Endy Rodríguez’s latest injury raises an increasingly uncomfortable Pirates question
Endy Rodríguez is headed back to the injured list with left hip inflammation, raising more questions for the Pirates about his durability.
Braxton Ashcraft may be Pirates’ best hope of stabilizing disastrous second half
Braxton Ashcraft delivered the finest start of his young career Thursday afternoon in Miami, tossing a complete game in Pittsburgh’s 13-1 victory over the Marlins.
Pirates offensive struggles are exposing an unfair Esmerlyn Valdez reality
Esmerlyn Valdez has been stuck in a slump recently, which has called attention to the Pirates' lack of depth against left-handed pitching.
Carmen Mlodzinski finally got his Pirates wish and fell flat on his face
Carmen Mlodzinski complained his way back into the Pirates rotation, then failed to deliver. Twice.
Pirates bullpen is quietly becoming a massive post-deadline bright spot
The Pirates went all-in on improving their bullpen at the trade deadline. Between the new recruits like Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates and the familiar names like Mason Montgomery, Pittsburgh is building a strong relief corps.
Oneil Cruz rehab assignment isn't easing the Pirates' biggest concern
There hasn’t been much about Oneil Cruz’s rehab stint that should have Pirates fans clamoring for his immediate activation.
Pirates' comments after bizarre Paul Skenes start fuel more skepticism
Paul Skenes was removed after just five innings and 65 pitches against the Miami Marlins despite allowing only one earned run.
A salary cap wouldn't save the Pirates from Ben Cherington's incompetence
A salary cap/floor system would give the Pirates a fairer financial starting point, but it wouldn't make Ben Cherington better at his job.
Jake Mangum shouldn't be the punching bag for Pirates fans' 2026 misery
There are plenty of deserving targets for Pirates fans' anger in 2026. Jake Mangum shouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list.













