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The Pittsburgh Pirates are under the spotlight at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Rumors have swirled around Pirates ace Paul Skenes for months, but the first player moved was Ke’Bryan Hayes. Pittsburgh sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Taylor Rodgers and Sammy Stafura. It might not be the last deal […]

The Cincinnati Reds managed to address their third base problem on Wednesday after making a deal before the MLB trade deadline. Cincy focused on improving the defense with this move, after reports indicate the front office traded for Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds will have the 28-year-0ld third baseman locked up for […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sure to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Pitching will be sold at a premium before Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern, and the Buccos must take advantage. David Bednar and Mitch Keller could bring back a prospect haul, and the New York Yankees are interested. But New York Post insider […]

Just two days remain until the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. There are many teams in the hunt for outfielders and relievers, and these three teams mentioned in a recent article from The Athletic could become trade partners involving those two positions. The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the […]

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, it is natural to hear scuttlebutt from teams all over the league about possible trade deals. It appears that the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are rumored to be selling this season, are once again at the center of a rumor. The Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays have been […]

The New York Yankees are desperately searching for some pitching, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. New York is linked to Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller and Washington Nationals hurler MacKenzie Gore, per an ESPN report. “The Yankees want a starting pitcher and Keller, while not the best starter seemingly available, would be […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tough position ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is sailing toward another disappointing season, under general manager Ben Cherington. While Cherington is still at the helm of the ship, a new report states that he may not be around too much longer. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend, the club made a pair of key roster moves that further signal their shift toward selling at the upcoming trade deadline. Right-hander Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment, while left-hander Brandyn Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Reno. Richards, 31, joined Arizona […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have disappointed their fans this season, by losing countless games and struggling to muster runs. One of the Bucs who is having a great season, though, is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller is a hot trade candidate, but the team may not be willing to move him after all. “Trading right-hander Mitch […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline next week, one of the needs that has been emphasized for the team is boosting their starting rotation. As the rumors will continue to swirl around the Cubs, an MLB insider suggests that the team should trade a top prospect for a pitcher come the deadline […]

It was hard to tell if the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 season was a fluke or the beginning of a gloomy stretch of baseball in The 6. A myriad of concerns suggested that the latter was more likely. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seemingly prepared to enter free agency, Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman were both […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and one of the more intriguing trade targets across the league is Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox. Despite the Sox being in the thick of the American League Wild Card race and openly saying they want to be buyers at the deadline, Duran has continued to see […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fielded calls on star center fielder Oneil Cruz ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but it doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere unless a team offers a blockbuster return. “Some teams have reached out to Pittsburgh about Oneil Cruz, but a source said that while the Pirates will listen, they’re […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has emerged as a significant name drawing league-wide attention, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Several teams have inquired about Cruz’s availability. While the Pirates are not actively shopping the 26-year-old, they are open to listening to offers. Cruz, the […]

Paul Skenes continues to shine on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although Pittsburgh isn’t doing so good in the 2025 MLB season, the former LSU Tigers star hurler has been nothing but a bright spot for his team, which entered Monday’s series opener versus the Detroit Tigers at home still searching for its first […]

The New York Yankees are expected buyers ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline. The Pittsburgh Pirates meanwhile are expected to be sellers. Due to this development, the two clubs have been in regular contact about potential trades involving their players. “Yankees have been in regular contact with the Pirates, who have a few players […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team struggling to tread water. The club is dead last in the National League Central this year, and miles behind in the division. As a result, several Pirates players are listed as possible trade candidates for other teams. The latest Bucs player getting interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with Paul Skenes trade rumors for a while now. Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball already. And he is widely viewed as a generational talent. However, the Pirates are well outside of playoff contention at this time. This has led to speculation about his future in Pittsburgh, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team in disarray. Sure, they have a few truly elite players like Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, who helped to elevate their statuses at All-Star weekend, but the Pirates are almost 20 games below .500, have no hope of a playoff spot in the National League Central, and once again […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, attention for Pittsburgh Pirates is shifting beyond rookie phenom Paul Skenes. Veteran right-hander Mitch Keller is now emerging as a legitimate trade candidate for the Pirates. Despite a 3–10 record, Keller has quietly delivered a solid campaign. He owns a 3.48 ERA, 1.143 WHIP, and 2.6 fWAR across […]

Two questions hover above the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-58): how high is Paul Skenes’ ceiling, and when will the Buccos trade him? The fantastic right-handed pitcher, who just started his second straight MLB All-Star Game, appears destined to become one of the highest-paid hurlers of all-time at some point in the future. Extending or re-signing him […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes took the mound for the National League to open the 2025 MLB All-Star Game—and absolutely delivered. At just 23 years old, the former LSU standout pitched a perfect first inning, striking out Gleyber Torres and Riley Greene while retiring Aaron Judge to cap it off. But while Skenes’ on-field performance […]

You probably don’t land social media star Olivia “Livvy” Dunne without being a gentleman, and Pittsburgh Pirates standout Paul Skenes showed how it’s done on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. A moment went viral on the All-Star Game red carpet when Skenes dropped to a knee to tie Dunne’s heels. Dunne reposted a video […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is doing things nobody has ever seen before, but while fans enjoy his greatness, it is important to remember how uncommonly excellent Clayton Kershaw has been for most of his 18-year MLB career. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend has compiled numbers that are not supposed to be achievable in the […]

The MLB All-Star Game is one of the few genuine moments of satisfaction that Pittsburgh Pirates fans can experience this season. They get to witness their guy, the sensational Paul Skenes, captivate millions of people around the country. The right-handed starting pitcher took the mound wearing his franchise’s patented black, white and gold in a […]

Tarik Skubal could realistically win his second straight American League Cy Young Award this season, potentially posting one of the best two-year runs in recent MLB history. One does not usually reach such a unique level of greatness without being a supreme competitor. The Detroit Tigers left-handed starting pitcher pushes himself on the mound and […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates only have one representative at the MLB All-Star Game, but Paul Skenes made his mark. Starting for the National League for the second straight year, Skenes put together a 1-2-3 inning. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs says that Skenes made All-Star history with his two strikeout pitches in the inning. Paul Skenes strikes out […]

The MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night will feature two of the brightest pitching stars in the game. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is making his first All-Star start, while Pirates’ star Paul Skenes makes his second in a row. The two took different paths to the majors, as Skenes was drafted first, and Skubal was […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz had a big night on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby. Cruz blasted several homers, and came close to winning the event. Cruz used an unusual bat in the derby, with the iconic video game figure Donkey Kong on it. MLB released some photos of the bat on X, […]

In one of the highlights of the 2025 Home Run Derby, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hit a remarkable 513-foot home run in the first round of the Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. This home run shocked the crowd – it was terrific- tied the overall Derby record for length in a non-Coors Field venue […]

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz made Home Run Derby history Monday night, launching a jaw-dropping 513-foot home run that electrified Truist Park and the baseball world. Competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, Cruz represented the Pirates as the event’s only non-All-Star—and he didn’t disappoint. His towering blast tied the longest Derby homer ever […]

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne are arriving at the All-Star Game in style. The couple, who met at LSU, was seen getting off his plane at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Sunday night (July 13), according to photos obtained by TMZ. In addition to Skenes and Dunne, Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was also on the plane […]

There are few sure things in the MLB Draft, as drafted players, particularly out of high school, are usually a few years away from even breaking into the big leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates took a swing on high school pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday and one […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star game will feature the game’s brightest stars, and two of the most dominant pitchers will have a chance to go head-to-head. It was recently announced that Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes and Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal will start for the National League and American League respectively during Tuesday’s All-Star Game […]

Fans almost got a Paul Skenes vs. Tarik Skubal duel when the Pittsburgh Pirates played the Detroit Tigers in June. Both pitched during a doubleheader caused by a rain delay but they started in different games. However, the highly-anticipated matchup will take place on the national stage as Skenes and Skubal will square off as […]

At the moment, a lot of events have gone the way of the Chicago Cubs. The team’s massive trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker has paid off nicely. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the front runners for the NL MVP in his second big-league season. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga recently returned from […]

Paul Skenes has been utterly dominant in his sophomore season. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace has followed up his epic, 2024 NL Rookie of the Year campaign with another incredible effort. Despite a historic lack of run support, Skenes continues to dazzle Pirates fans. In Pittsburgh’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins Friday, Skenes got off […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. They have been competing in the National League since 1887, and they actually played five seasons in the American Association before that. While the modern-day version of the team has struggled badly in the National League Central and has only been […]