The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher is still amongst the best in baseball.

The Pittsburgh Pirates objectively have a better roster this season than they have in arguably the last half-decade. On any given night, the Pirates have an argument as having one of the better lineups in all of baseball,

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to keep manufacturing runs as they go for a series win on the road against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

WASHINGTON — Pirates manager Don Kelly was thrilled to tell Paul Skenes he was an All-Star for the third time in three seasons. It’s a tremendous accomplishment, even if Skenes downplayed some by referencing Chris Sale making the Midsummer Classic 10 times.

Palmquist allows four runs in one-plus inning while offense remains quiet in second game of series.

Pirates recalled RHP Hunter Stratton from Triple-A Indianapolis. Stratton rejoins Pittsburgh’s low-leverage relief mix with Evan Sisk hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old was reacquired from the Braves in the Joey Bart trade last month.

The trade the Pirates made more than two weeks ago might finally bear fruit, as Hunter Stratton joined the Major League team for Saturday’s game at Nationals Park following a short stint with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates superstar pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team for the third consecutive season.

Brandon Lowe and Henry Davis each drove in two runs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out seven in a solid start as the Pittsburgh Pirates earned a ​7-1 road win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game from July 2, 2026 on ESPN.

The Pirates can't be sure that Esmerlyn Valdez is going to keep this up. But right now, Valdez has started his MLB career in style, and it's a really exciting time to be a Pirates fan. They'd be an improved team this season even without the scorching hot rookie,