The Pittsburgh Pirates today released the 2026 regular season schedule. The Pirates will open the 2026 campaign in New York with a three-game series against the Mets from March 26-29. The first road trip will conclude with three games in Cincinnati against the Reds from March 30-April 1. It will

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Little off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Little has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old righthander, who was designated for assignment on August 4, made two relief appearances with Los Angeles this season. He made his big-league debut on June

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired outfielder Ivan Brethowr from the Chicago Cubs for left-handedpitcher Taylor Rogers. The 22-year-old Brethowr hit .221 (58-for-263) with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 26 RBI, 25 stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 83 games this season with High-A South Bend of the

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez from the New York Yankees for right-handed pitcher David Bednar. All three players were rated as top-25 prospects in the Yankees organization at the time of the trade. Flores was rated by both MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and first baseman Callan Moss from Kansas City for left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter. The 28-year-old Sisk made five relief appearances for Kansas City this season, posting a 1.69 ERA (5.1ip/1er) and 11 strikeouts. He also had four saves, a 3.77 ERA

The Pittsburgh Pirates tonight acquired right-handed pitcher Jeter Martinez from Seattle, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Martinez was rated by both MLB Pipeline (No. 13) and Baseball America (No. 22) as a top-30 prospect in Seattle’s organization at the time he was acquired. The 19-year-old Martinez went 2-6

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers and infielder Sammy Stafura (pronounced “stuh-FOUR-uh”) from Cincinnati, in exchange for infielder Ke’Bryan Hayes. Rogers was 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA (33.0ip/9er) and 34 strikeouts in 40 relief appearances with Cincinnati at the time he was acquired by Pittsburgh today. Over

The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to celebrate the life and career of former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker throughout the upcoming series vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend. The beloved slugger will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this Sunday in Cooperstown, New York. Parker was selected by

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the club has signed right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez, who was selected with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. Hernandez was rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 prospect in this year’s draft (No. 3 by MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired infielder Cam Devanney (pronounced duh-VAY-nee) from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier. The 28-year-old Devanney has played all of his 69 games this season with Triple-A Omaha, where he hit .272 (67-for-246) with 14 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, 55

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that the club has selected right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. Hernandez was rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 prospect in this year’s draft (No. 3 by MLB Pipeline) as

The Pittsburgh Pirates today presented the final plans for the installation of commemorative bronze plaques at PNC Park, adorning the messages originally displayed at the ballpark as part of the “Bucco Bricks” program. The presentation to the Sports Exhibition Authority (SEA) of Pittsburgh was given by Pirates President Travis Williams

Pirates Charities today announced the recipients of the second round of the “Fields for Kids” matching grant program for 2025. This is the second of three rounds of grants that will be issued during the 2025 season. With the second round of matching grants supporting nine area youth baseball and

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton. The 22-year-old Dumitru batted .231 (58-for-251) with 27 runs, nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 36 RBI, 26 walks, 13 stolen bases and 27 runs

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin and outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez have been named to the National League roster for this season’s All-Star Futures Game. The 26th edition of the Futures Game will be played on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia. The 19-year-old Griffin is currently rated by

The Pittsburgh Pirates today confirmed the passing of legendary Pirates National Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker. Parker was 74 years old. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dave Parker. A beloved member of the Pirates family, ‘The Cobra’ was one of the most dominating and intimidating

The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed left-handed pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a one-year Major League contract. Right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the 26-man active roster. Right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton has been designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Cabrera

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Darrell-Hicks on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old Darrell-Hicks, who was designated for

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed infielder/outfielder Ronny Simon off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey has been designated for assignment to make room for Simon on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Simon began this season with Triple-A Jacksonville, where he hit

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that Chris Truby and Gene Lamont have joined the Major League coaching staff. The announcement was made by Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington and Manager Don Kelly. Truby, whose role will be as a coach on the Major League staff, began this year as Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that Derek Shelton has been relieved of his duties as Pirates manager. “Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will miss that,” said Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington. “He’s

The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled infielder Liover Peguero (pronounced LEE-over puh-GAIR-oh) from Triple-A Indianapolis. Right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton was optioned to Indianapolis following yesterday’s game to make room for Peguero on the 26-man active roster. The 24-year-old Peguero was hitting .258 (23-for-89) with six doubles, one triple, one home run,

During the seventh inning of last night’s game, a fan fell from the right-field seats onto the field of play. Pittsburgh City Police, Pittsburgh EMS, Pirates and Cubs medical staff, and other PNC Park personnel responded immediately and administered emergency care. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital. Any update

Tonight, during the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park, an adult male fell from the right field bleachers onto the field of play. Pittsburgh EMS, as well as the Pirates and Cubs athletic training teams and other PNC Park personnel reacted and responded immediately and administered care. He

The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana on the Major League Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List (effective April 28). Right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Stratton was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA (11.2ip/7er) in 10 appearances this season with Indianapolis. Stratton will wear uniform No.