The Pirates have added right-handed relief help, and they’ve more than likely moved on from one of their top relievers from 2024-25 to make it happen.

Pittsburgh acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio, 31, from the Padres on Wednesday in a trade for international signing bonus pool considerations and designated reliever Dennis Santana

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes' responsibilities at Air Force were unlike any other player in the country. When the Falcons held the lead late, Skenes raced from playing catcher to the bullpen to warm up as the pitcher. It was his job to close out the game on the mound.

“It was

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists.

Truth be told, we’re always

NEW YORK -- Late Wednesday night did not offer much opportunity for perspective.

The Pirates suffered a 2-0 loss after they struck out 12 times, bringing their daily total to 29. The decision to replace Bubba Chandler with Brandon Eisert after 6 1/3 innings and 84 pitches obviously proved costly.

But the

The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.

NEW YORK -- The Pirates scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning and defeated the Yankees, 5-3, in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

With the score tied at 3 and Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz on the mound, Pittsburgh had

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NEW YORK -- Right-hander Bubba Chandler had his best game of the season during Game 2 of the day-night doubleheader against the Yankees on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. He was able to stifle New York’s offense, but the Pirates ended up losing the game, 2-0.

In the first

NEW YORK — When Pirates players dispersed for the All-Star break 10 days ago, there was arguably no bigger question mark than Mitch Keller.

The right-hander had lasted just three innings in his previous start. Over his last 11, Keller had a 7.03 ERA while ceding 11 home runs in 56

It’s hard to stay on top of the Hitter Power Rankings for an extended period of time. Even great hitters slump, right?

Well, don’t tell that to the man in our No. 1 spot -- yet again. He’s become a regular there and is showing no signs of slowing down, perhaps

The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and more teams than ever are in the hunt for a playoff spot. So, which organization is going to make that move, that not only grabs the headlines but puts their team in position for a run to the World Series?

On the latest <a

PITTSBURGH -- On June 24 against the Mariners, Spencer Horwitz felt something he’d never felt before. Horwitz was busting it down the first-base line in the third inning when he felt his left hamstring grab. He was removed from the game the following frame and still felt some pain, knowing

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NEW YORK – Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft made his first start after the All-Star break on Monday night, and he showed concern about his performance after the Yankees won the game, 8-5, at Yankee Stadium.

Ashcraft was hit hard, allowing a career-high eight runs (seven earned) in three innings.

NEW YORK – You can almost set your watch to it: Once again, an opponent has expressed frustration with José Caballero’s manipulation of the pitch timer.

This time, it was the Pirates’ Dennis Santana, who exchanged words with the Yankees’ infielder after an eighth-inning at-bat. Both benches and bullpens briefly cleared

NEW YORK -- When David Bednar returned to the home clubhouse at Yankee Stadium after playing catch on Monday afternoon, there was a surprise waiting at his locker.

Twenty-four of them, in fact.

Before the Pirates arrived in New York, Bednar half-jokingly asked Pittsburgh’s assistant clubhouse manager Nik Cook and head of

NEW YORK -- One has nothing to do with the other, Dennis Santana insisted.

But given the frustration Santana showed in the eighth inning Monday, yelling at Yankees shortstop José Caballero for taking too long to get in the batter’s box, it’s hard to believe it’s entirely independent of how he’s

At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, the late great Hall of Famer Dave Parker was a mountain of a man. His physical largesse was matched only by his larger-than-life personality, which became the stuff of legend.

Take for example one of his many iconic quotes – “When the leaves turn

CLEVELAND -- Paul Skenes entered Sunday’s start as well rested as he’ll be in season. Skenes hadn’t pitched in a week and took full days off on Monday and Tuesday while participating in All-Star festivities.

Recharged for the second half, Skenes twirled his best start of the summer. The

The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season.

In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an important

CLEVELAND — The biggest game of Billy Cook’s career was amazingly preceded by the biggest moment of his personal life.

While many of his Pirates teammates were vacationing or otherwise relaxing last week over the All-Star break, Cook got married. Yes, married.

“It wasn’t a courthouse thing,” Cook said. “We didn’t elope.”

No,

CLEVELAND – Jacob Gonzalez is new to the Pirates' clubhouse, though he’s familiar with the confines of an AL Central stadium.

Acquired from the White Sox on July 10, Gonzalez made his first start for the Pirates against the Guardians in Game 1 of Saturday’s twin bill. He quickly showed off

CLEVELAND -- Khristian Curtis’ family found out at around 5 p.m. CT on Friday that he would be making his MLB debut on Saturday. Then came the all-out scramble to get to Cleveland in time to see it.

Curtis’ parents, Eric and Kristy, got to the airport in Houston at 3