https://rumbunter.comhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-may-have-already-made-their-dennis-santana-decision-obvious-01ks0ztn39dy?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ks0ztn39dyPittsburgh may not need a formal closer announcement for the bullpen message to come through as Dennis Santana loses ground to Gregory Soto.Wed, 20 May 2026 22:57:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/cardinals-rookie-jj-wetherholt-is-giving-pirates-fans-a-hometown-headache-01ks2w0gkwmk?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01ks2w0gkwmkPittsburgh area native JJ Wetherholt is already making life miserable for the team he grew up watching.Wed, 20 May 2026 20:53:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-bring-back-pitcher-who-never-should-ve-left-after-isaac-mattson-option-01ks3cz77gvw?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01ks3cz77gvwThe Pirates are recalling Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis, with Isaac Mattson optioned to clear a spot on the 26-man roster.Wed, 20 May 2026 19:58:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-loss-to-cardinals-puts-don-kelly-back-in-fans-crosshairs-01ks2s6gc381?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01ks2s6gc381Don Kelly deserves scrutiny for some of his calls, but not every failed move is automatically a bad one.Wed, 20 May 2026 13:53:51 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/seth-hernandez-might-already-be-proving-high-a-is-too-easy-as-pirates-hype-continues-01krzxdbdvf9?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krzxdbdvf9Seth Hernandez's sensational Hi-A debut has folks already wondering what's next for the Pittsburgh Pirates' wunderkind.Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-are-getting-huge-value-from-the-bat-nobody-talks-about-01ks0myyx21m?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01ks0myyx21mQuietly, almost in the background, Spencer Horwitz has become one of the Pirates’ most valuable offensive contributors.Tue, 19 May 2026 23:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-escaped-just-in-time-as-reds-brace-for-ke-bryan-hayes-fallout-01ks0dz20dyk?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01ks0dz20dykThe Pittsburgh Pirates may deserve a quiet victory lap as the Cincinnati Reds prepare for an uncomfortable reality with Ke’Bryan Hayes.Tue, 19 May 2026 20:49:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-are-finally-cashing-in-on-a-trade-fans-doubted-immediately-01krsezm6pwr?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01krsezm6pwrEvan Sisk has emerged as a go-to reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, finally putting fears about the Bailey Falter trade to rest.Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:10 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-can-t-survive-ryan-o-hearn-injury-setback-without-these-players-stepping-up-01krxybqhk0k?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krxybqhk0kIf 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.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:54:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-horrific-outfield-defense-keeps-pointing-back-to-one-impossible-solution-01krr3qfmz4h?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krr3qfmz4hThe Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense continues to cost them games, but the team is stubbornly holding onto Marcell Ozuna, making matters worse.Mon, 18 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-are-testing-fans-patience-with-baffling-jared-triolo-loyalty-01krxrf69aj7?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krxrf69aj7Why are the Pirates treating Jared Triolo like an everyday fixture when the offense is desperate for answers? Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-reported-impact-promotion-was-1-of-2-right-answers-after-nick-yorke-demotion-01krxpgvz092?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krxpgvz092With Ryan O’Hearn on the IL, the Pirates reportedly are planning to promote outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:56 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-won-t-love-ben-cherington-s-plan-to-fix-the-bullpen-01krqzwnn0q7?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krqzwnn0q7Ben Cherington's plan of internal improvement and accountability won't matter much if the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen keeps unraveling as the season progresses.Mon, 18 May 2026 11:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-give-alika-williams-a-fresh-start-while-chasing-pitching-upside-01krv69cv7d1?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krv69cv7d1Pittsburgh traded Alika Williams to the Athletics on Saturday for 22-year-old right-hander Kyle Robinson, a move that makes sense for both sides.Sun, 17 May 2026 23:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/ryan-o-hearn-s-concerning-injury-diagnosis-cancels-out-pirates-roster-move-01krv7bccs91?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krv7bccs91The 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.Sun, 17 May 2026 15:19:46 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/3-pirates-offseason-decisions-that-look-genius-2-that-look-awful-01krptsgdx1s?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krptsgdx1sDid the Pirates do enough to support a young, electric pitching staff and a lineup that badly needed competent Major League offense? It's complicated.Sun, 17 May 2026 11:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/ryan-o-hearn-explains-the-change-fueling-his-recent-offensive-surge-01krq8yzytnz?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krq8yzytnzRyan O'Hearn had enough trust in the Pirates staff to let a six-degree correction turn back into production.Sat, 16 May 2026 20:09:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-blazing-young-rotation-is-drawing-impossible-2015-mets-comparisons-01krek19a5cr?utm_source=RSSMark Powell01krek19a5crThe 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.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:59:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/carmen-mlodzinski-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-pirates-catching-situation-01krpje5dqtp?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krpje5dqtpThe Pirates can’t afford to keep treating Endy Rodriguez like an afterthought.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-media-frenzy-over-jared-jones-feels-completely-overblown-01krp03rjdcs?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krp03rjdcsThere’s a difference between a team keeping options open and a “standoff.” Fri, 15 May 2026 19:06:27 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-injury-update-jake-mangum-timeline-joey-bart-uncertainty-chris-devenski-01krm7d4dt24?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krm7d4dt24Jake Mangum’s absence appears set to be a short one for the Pirates, while Joey Bart and Chris Devenski's return timelines remain unclear.Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:48 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/mariners-may-have-handed-pirates-perfect-brandon-lowe-extension-formula-01krevh56t7t?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01krevh56t7tBrandon Lowe is in the midst of a career season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In order to bring him back in free agency, the Buccos will need to act quickly.Fri, 15 May 2026 11:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/nl-central-rival-drops-hammer-on-pirates-in-painful-reminder-regarding-division-race-01krm624zzpp?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01krm624zzppThe Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, firmly making the NL Central a three-team race between them, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago Cubs.Thu, 14 May 2026 23:07:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/endy-rodriguez-season-debut-could-already-put-pressure-on-pirates-catchers-01krm2qzqxqv?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krm2qzqxqvIt took exactly one afternoon for Endy Rodriguez to remind the Pittsburgh Pirates why so many people inside the organization still believe he can change the lineup.Thu, 14 May 2026 21:20:48 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/jared-jones-shut-down-one-pirates-question-faster-than-any-hitter-in-scoreless-rehab-gem-01krhntvc4f4?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01krhntvc4f4Jared Jones is close to returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he has no plans to do so as a reliever, no matter what the team needs.Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-farm-system-may-survive-konnor-griffin-graduation-better-than-expected-01krh1yfvn3r?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krh1yfvn3rThe Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system won't slide much after Konnor Griffin's promotion, thanks to the stellar work that Edward Florentino is putting in.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/jhostynxon-garcia-wasted-no-time-putting-pirates-on-notice-after-return-01krgze35cx9?utm_source=RSSMark Powell01krgze35cx9Jhostynxon Garcia is forcing his way into the Pirates outfield conversation. Garcia hit three home runs earlier this week for Triple-A Indianapolis. When will Ben Cherington make the call?Wed, 13 May 2026 21:18:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-oneil-cruz-made-a-diving-attempt-so-wild-even-his-kids-caught-a-stray-01krh1as9tar?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krh1as9tarOneil Cruz didn’t save Paul Skenes’ no-hit bid Tuesday night, but the effort to do it may have told the Pittsburgh Pirates even more than if he actually made the catch.Wed, 13 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/paul-skenes-is-reaching-a-pirates-level-untouched-for-more-than-a-century-01krgwr2025j?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krgwr2025jEvery time Paul Skenes takes the mound right now, it feels like the franchise record book needs another update. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:53:47 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-call-up-mystery-weapon-in-overdue-bullpen-gamble-01krgvrxhs03?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krgvrxhs03After another brutal stretch from a relief corps that has completely unraveled over the past two weeks, the Pirates recalled right-hander Brandan Bidois from Triple-A Indianapolis.Wed, 13 May 2026 14:43:35 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/2026-mlb-mock-draft-could-hand-pirates-another-rotation-building-block-for-future-01krcqr2jyeg?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krcqr2jyegThe Pittsburgh Pirates' mock draft selection would have them building a starting pitching pipeline that would be the envy of the league.Wed, 13 May 2026 11:02:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/every-baseball-fan-should-be-pulling-for-pirates-paul-skenes-to-stop-dodgers-dominance-01kreg9e8e3b?utm_source=RSSMark Powell01kreg9e8e3bPaul Skenes is the hero baseball fans deserve. Skenes is MLB's best chance to prevent more Los Angeles Dodgers, as Shohei Ohtani's NL Cy Young odds are increasing.Tue, 12 May 2026 22:27:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-bullpen-volatility-could-force-a-trade-reunion-nobody-expected-this-soon-01krcgxtcs11?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krcgxtcs11The Pittsburgh Pirates reuniting with Aroldis Chapman could be the missing piece to supercharge the bullpen.Tue, 12 May 2026 20:48:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/oneil-cruz-joins-one-of-a-kind-pirates-legend-with-latest-impressive-milestone-01krbzw30e9e?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01krbzw30e9eOneil Cruz joins Barry Bonds in an elite power-speed club as the Pittsburgh Pirates star continues refining his game around his explosive talents.Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-may-have-to-target-most-unconventional-need-at-the-2026-trade-deadline-01kra5njzx9t?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kra5njzx9tPirates’ defensive problem could push them toward an unusual trade target.Tue, 12 May 2026 10:52:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/don-kelly-s-latest-lineup-gamble-exposed-brutal-pirates-roster-problem-01krbx49py38?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krbx49py38Pirates manager Don Kelly is learning in real time that matchup-driven baseball only works when you have the roster to actually support it.Mon, 11 May 2026 22:49:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/seth-hernandez-promotion-gives-pirates-a-temptation-they-must-resist-01krbr68gft0?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krbr68gft0Seth Hernandez’s promotion to High-A Greensboro on Sunday was inevitable, but what happens next is where the Pirates have to be careful.Mon, 11 May 2026 20:54:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-are-missing-the-point-with-don-kelly-s-decision-to-pull-bubba-chandler-01krbnc20y3t?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01krbnc20y3tDon Kelly taking the ball away from Bubba Chandler was not a reckless over-managing decision, but it did expose a bigger problem with the Pirates' roster.Mon, 11 May 2026 14:33:15 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/this-paul-skenes-stat-shows-vast-difference-between-2025-and-2026-pirates-01kr22my1zj6?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kr22my1zj6Paul Skenes has already matched his first-half win total from 2025, thanks to a much-improved Pittsburgh Pirates offense that is finally providing the ace with run support.Mon, 11 May 2026 11:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-should-find-joy-in-rookie-of-the-year-race-tilting-scales-in-the-nl-central-01kr4kcf4s1c?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kr4kcf4s1cKonnor Griffin’s adjustment at the plate is giving the Pirates more than prospect hype. It is giving them a real rookie race storyline.Sun, 10 May 2026 20:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-insider-doubles-down-on-team-s-biggest-trade-deadline-need-01kr2487t6rg?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr2487t6rgIf the Pirates are still in the playoff mix by mid-June, the front office’s biggest priority should be strengthening the front of the bullpen.Sun, 10 May 2026 11:07:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/seth-hernandez-s-monster-prospect-ranking-leap-may-confirm-pirates-made-best-draft-pick-01kr468bnwsv?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kr468bnwsvSeth Hernandez’s jump to No. 10 in Baseball America’s Top 100 gives the Pirates early proof that their bold 2025 draft swing may already be paying off.Sat, 09 May 2026 21:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/braxton-ashcraft-proved-he-s-becoming-a-problem-pirates-opponents-can-t-ignore-01kqwgarym0j?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01kqwgarym0jComing off his best outing of the season, Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Braxton Ashcraft is putting the league on notice that he's a legitimate top-end starter.Sat, 09 May 2026 11:12:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/how-joey-bart-helped-mitch-keller-avoid-early-collapse-vs-diamondbacks-01kr4ges1fy4?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr4ges1fy4Mitch Keller appeared to be headed for disaster, but Joey Bart pulled him aside between innings and challenged him.Fri, 08 May 2026 23:13:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-bold-trade-steal-is-quickly-making-fans-forget-his-brutal-start-01kr407wk49h?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr407wk49hJust over a month into the season, Mason Montgomery is starting to look like a legitimate bullpen weapon in Pittsburgh.Fri, 08 May 2026 21:11:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/jared-jones-impending-return-could-force-pirates-into-uncomfortable-rotation-compromise-01kr3xth0c16?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr3xth0c16As Jared Jones nears his major league return, the Pirates have already hinted they’ll be cautious with his workload.Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:55 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-watching-yankees-closely-after-promoted-top-prospect-s-link-to-paul-skenes-01kr275sa8kd?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr275sa8kdThe New York Yankees made a roster move on Thursday that's going to make a lot of Pittsburgh Pirates fans think back to one very specific moment from last summer — and probably shake their heads all over again.Fri, 08 May 2026 10:54:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-just-matched-a-franchise-feat-not-seen-since-2015-with-series-win-over-diamondbacks-01kr29k9m7c2?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr29k9m7c2A year ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates were unraveling. Now, they look like a team finally starting to put it all together.Thu, 07 May 2026 22:58:46 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/confusing-pirates-bullpen-call-up-has-fans-asking-questions-but-there-s-a-simple-answer-01kr1w5xech5?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr1w5xech5The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move Thursday that immediately raised more questions than it answered.Thu, 07 May 2026 19:36:09 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-need-to-admit-don-kelly-got-paul-skenes-decision-right-01kr1q4jmmpp?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kr1q4jmmppDon Kelly made the hard decision to pull Paul Skenes after eight shutout innings, and it was the right one.Thu, 07 May 2026 17:48:21 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-in-last-place-in-nl-central-but-somehow-still-ahead-where-it-counts-01kqzj633hn0?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kqzj633hn0The Pittsburgh Pirates somehow sit in last place in the NL Central despite one of the best run differentials in baseball. Luckily, the standings haven't affected their perceived playoff odds.Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/reason-pirates-accidentally-got-involved-in-framber-valdez-market-is-now-even-clearer-01kqzgv31s7m?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqzgv31s7mThe Pirates' failure to land Framber Valdez in free agency may have been a blessing in disguise.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:02:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/former-pirates-castoff-pulls-off-impossible-feat-with-diamondbacks-01kqz0h4wyag?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqz0h4wyagIldemaro Vargas, who had 13 plate appearances with the Pirates in 2021, is now leading the league in batting average with the Diamondbacks.Wed, 06 May 2026 23:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-have-a-konnor-griffin-dilemma-they-might-not-actually-need-to-solve-01kqz411g9pa?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqz411g9paKonnor Griffin's surge leads to the question: how much longer is he going to stay buried in the bottom half of the Pirates' lineup?Wed, 06 May 2026 20:52:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/bubba-chandler-s-struggles-have-pirates-fans-pointing-fingers-the-wrong-way-01kqysfjktzz?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqysfjktzzThe Pirates’ biggest problem with Bubba Chandler right now isn’t Joey Bart. It’s that too many people are looking for someone else to blame.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:28:45 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-history-bob-skinner-s-death-leaves-pittsburgh-fans-mourning-a-lost-era-01kqwsegzgd0?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqwsegzgd0The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a piece of their history Monday when Bob Skinner passed away at the age of 94. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:44:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/henry-davis-is-proving-pirates-right-and-wrong-at-the-exact-same-time-01kqwdp8y816?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqwdp8y816Henry Davis is giving the Pirates everything they could reasonably ask for behind the plate — except the one thing they now need most.Tue, 05 May 2026 23:10:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-receive-drastic-discipline-from-mlb-over-weekend-reds-drama-01kqwen1sxbj?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqwen1sxbjMajor League Baseball saw a messy, ambiguous moment at PNC Park on Saturday and turned a gray-area moment into a black-and-white punishment — one the Pittsburgh Pirates now have to absorb at the worst possible time.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:42:42 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-prospect-update-seth-hernandez-dominance-edward-florentino-promotion-murf-gray-01kqw39kf28k?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqw39kf28kSeth Hernandez put up another nine-strikeout performance, Edward Florentino was promoted to High-A Greensboro, and Murf Gray was named Florida State League Player of the Week.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:14:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-accidentally-found-the-third-baseman-they-spent-winter-chasing-01kqsy0zyf34?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqsy0zyf34The Pittsburgh Pirates spent the entire offseason searching for a solution at third base, but they may have had their answer all along.Tue, 05 May 2026 10:46:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/oneil-cruz-proved-he-doesn-t-need-power-to-change-a-game-for-pirates-01kqt0sv2a9r?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqt0sv2a9rThere’s a version of Oneil Cruz that can break a game with one violent swing. And then there’s the version the Pittsburgh Pirates saw on Sunday — the one that might be even more dangerous.Mon, 04 May 2026 22:59:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/konnor-griffin-s-pirates-glow-up-between-19-and-20-feels-almost-fake-01kqspqjf1cx?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqspqjf1cxThe version of Konnor Griffin that showed up on his 20th birthday looks like a completely different player — not just better, but transformed in a way that almost breaks the normal rules of development.Mon, 04 May 2026 21:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-shut-down-closer-talk-as-jared-jones-nears-return-from-injury-01kqsmz2f1bk?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqsmz2f1bkAs Jared Jones inches closer to a return from internal brace surgery, the Pirates are not entertaining the conversation of turning him into a closer.Mon, 04 May 2026 14:36:32 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/former-pirates-trade-dream-is-becoming-an-early-nightmare-for-the-mets-01kqk6cxecz5?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kqk6cxecz5Once considered a candidate to handle third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Mark Vientos is playing his way off the New York Mets.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:02:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-once-again-fall-short-in-area-mlb-players-clearly-value-most-01kq5fczaztb?utm_source=RSSColin Keane01kq5fczaztbThe Pittsburgh Pirates didn't rank highly in a poll asking MLB players which cities and stadiums were the best to travel to and play in.Sun, 03 May 2026 21:06:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-blowout-win-over-reds-came-with-a-ridiculous-ke-bryan-hayes-wrinkle-01kqq603yvyn?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqq603yvynThe Pirates recorded 13 hits in the first four innings alone against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:57 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-have-been-unfair-to-don-kelly-during-brutal-early-test-01kqjyw685qh?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqjyw685qhThe idea that Don Kelly is somehow the primary reason the Pirates hit a rough stretch ignores almost everything surrounding the roster he’s trying to manage.Sun, 03 May 2026 11:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/endy-rodriguez-is-forcing-a-pirates-decision-fans-saw-coming-weeks-ago-01kqjkxcgem9?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqjkxcgem9The Pittsburgh Pirates may not have wanted to make a catcher change this early in the season. But at some point, production forces your hand.Sat, 02 May 2026 20:50:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-12-million-offseason-mistake-is-already-becoming-impossible-to-defend-01kqjc2x3jg6?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kqjc2x3jg6The Pirates paid Marcell Ozuna to stabilize the lineup, but his early struggles are already turning into an uncomfortable DH problem.Sat, 02 May 2026 10:46:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-vs-reds-rain-delay-may-1-updates-start-time-full-details?utm_source=RSSEric Cole01kqjvamxs5fThe Pittsburgh Pirates' Friday matchup against the Reds is on hold as we are officially in a rain delay.Fri, 01 May 2026 22:48:46 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-biggest-strength-is-suddenly-becoming-a-massive-concern-at-worst-time-01kqjejn7s5p?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqjejn7s5pPittsburgh enters this weekend’s massive series against the Cincinnati Reds with a struggling starting rotation.Fri, 01 May 2026 22:28:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-will-laugh-at-this-desperate-ke-bryan-hayes-narrative-from-reds-side-01kqjejnaqwx?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqjejnaqwxInstead of simply acknowledging that Ke'Bryan Hayes has been the same hitter he was for more than five seasons in Pittsburgh, there’s a growing effort in Cincinnati to frame him as some deeply misunderstood player.Fri, 01 May 2026 19:31:48 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/bryan-reynolds-just-emphasized-a-pirates-problem-this-struggling-lineup-can-t-survive-01kqhxxmavgn?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqhxxmavgnThe Pittsburgh Pirates can survive cold stretches at the plate, but they can't survive pairing inconsistent offense with sloppy defense.Fri, 01 May 2026 14:27:37 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/jared-jones-sends-terrifying-message-to-mlb-with-triple-digit-rehab-outing-01kqg32hkz6a?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqg32hkz6aJared Jones opened his long-awaited rehab assignment with Class A Bradenton by throwing his first three pitches over 100 mph. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-get-crushing-injury-update-on-two-once-promising-prospects-01kqfrgdjgne?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqfrgdjgneTwo once-promising Pirates prospects — outfielder Mitch Jebb and left-handed pitcher Anthony Solometo — are now facing lengthy absences in what has become a devastating blow to their development trajectories.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/paul-skenes-scoreless-streak-ends-with-a-pirates-gut-punch-in-loss-to-cardinals-01kqg0k0m5cq?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqg0k0m5cqThe Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed a stopper Thursday afternoon at PNC Park. Instead, even Paul Skenes could not stop the bleeding.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:51:49 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/yankees-fans-need-to-stop-forcing-the-cam-schlittler-paul-skenes-narrative-because-it-won-t-end-well-01kqdjsnkygv?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqdjsnkygvCam Schlittler has been excellent, but Yankees fans — and honestly, some national analysts — need to stop forcing the Paul Skenes comparison before this gets embarrassing.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/paul-skenes-has-quietly-flipped-the-script-on-his-season-after-opening-day-meltdown-01kqcenzrw15?utm_source=RSSColin Keane01kqcenzrw15Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been nearly perfect since his Opening Day outlier against the New York Mets, and no one's surpriseed.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-suddenly-face-brutal-lineup-choice-as-jared-triolo-nears-return-01kqdb1ds7r2?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqdb1ds7r2The Pittsburgh Pirates are about to run into a problem every winning team eventually hopes to have: there simply may not be enough lineup spots for everyone who deserves to play.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-owe-this-reliever-an-apology-after-stunning-turnaround-01kqcv7dm0pg?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqcv7dm0pgThere were plenty of Pittsburgh Pirates fans ready to write off Justin Lawrence after Opening Day, but he has quietly flipped the script on his early season struggles.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/hunter-barco-s-ugly-outing-may-have-quietly-saved-the-pirates-bullpen-01kqcszs9zj3?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqcszs9zj3There are going to be plenty of fans angry at the way the Pittsburgh Pirates handled Hunter Barco on Monday night, but outrage directed at Don Kelly misses the point entirely. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:34:26 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-may-already-have-baseball-s-next-no-1-prospect-waiting-once-konnor-griffin-graduates-01kq830f7kh8?utm_source=RSSAbigail Miskowiec01kq830f7kh8The Pirates have been blessed with seemingly unending homegrown talent. The heir to Konnor Griffin's No. 1 prospect ranking may be Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-might-ve-forgotten-they-once-had-american-league-s-hottest-pitcher-01kq2htzmhgp?utm_source=RSSStephen Parello01kq2htzmhgpAs Jose Soriano gets off to a historic start, some Pittsburgh Pirates fans are remembering that years ago, he was a Rule 5 pick that the club returned to the Angels.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/joey-bart-collapse-gives-pirates-a-problem-they-can-t-keep-defending-01kqajns8x06?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqajns8x06The Pittsburgh Pirates knew coming into 2026 that catcher was one of the weakest spots on the roster. What they probably didn’t anticipate was just how unplayable the position would become offensively through the season’s first month.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/don-kelly-s-growing-pains-as-manager-epitomized-in-pirates-painful-loss-to-cardinals-01kqa3ej4r9n?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kqa3ej4r9nMonday's 4-2 collapse against the Cardinals was brutal not simply because the Pirates lost, but because it exposed the razor-thin margin Don Kelly willingly creates when he manages.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:52 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/tommy-pham-s-mets-stint-ended-so-fast-pirates-fans-can-t-help-but-laugh-01kq7zzwt5hw?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kq7zzwt5hwThe New York Mets designated Pham for assignment just over a week after selecting his contract, pivoting quickly to Austin Slater as a more reliable right-handed outfield option. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-can-t-believe-craig-breslow-is-making-ben-cherington-look-like-executive-of-the-year-01kq7w45ptw8?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kq7w45ptw8It takes a lot for Ben Cherington to win over the Pittsburgh Pirates fan base, but Craig Breslow is making him look like a genius.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/ben-cherington-s-jared-jones-update-gives-pirates-fans-idea-of-2026-return-01kq7nxwkyqx?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kq7nxwkyqxBen Cherington's update on Jared Jones this weekend was the clearest signal yet that the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting a meaningful arm back for the stretch of the 2026 season.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/carmen-mlodzinski-responds-to-issues-pirates-fans-had-long-been-worried-about-01kq7hd7anwq?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kq7hd7anwqAfter Sunday’s 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Carmen Mlodzinski sounded like a pitcher who knows exactly where things are going wrong — and is running out of time to fix them.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:47:43 +0000enhttps://rumbunter.com/pirates-cannot-ignore-frustrating-bubba-chandler-trend-any-longer-01kq0e3jte62?utm_source=RSSEmma Lingan01kq0e3jte62Bubba Chandler is drifting into a dangerous middle ground for the Pirates — too talented to reset, too inconsistent to trust.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0000en