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The latest MLB mock draft shakes things up in the top-10. While Roch Cholowsky and Justin Lebron go to familiar spots, the rest of this draft class is on high alert.News

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.Rumors




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3 Pirates players proving they shouldn't be on the roster come June 1
As the Pittsburgh Pirates look to compete in a crowded NL Central, some clear changes need to be made, with these players likely being goners by June 1.
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?
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.

