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Jared Jones Jared Jones Makes second rehab outing
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:11 PM
Jones (elbow) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out two across 3.0 innings and 54 pitches in a rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jared Greenspan of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jones threw 35 of his pitches for strikes while sitting at 98.8 mph with his fastball. This marked his second rehab outing, and he also managed to increase his pitch count from 41 to 54. Jones is set to make at least a few more starts before being activated, but the final steps of his recovery look to be on track. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Joining Pittsburgh's taxi squad
Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Sanders is with the Pirates' taxi squad in Arizona prior to Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what the Pirates' plans are for Sanders, but the 29-year-old right-hander could be deployed out of bullpen at some point during the team's road trip. He's spent the majority of the season in Triple-A but has appeared in three major-league games, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Resting Tuesday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 5:21 PM
Davis isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks
Analysis: Davis will sit on the bench for a second consecutive game after going just 2-for-15 with a pair of home runs over his last four starts. Joey Bart will start behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Suspension reduced to two games
Tue, May 5, 2026, 11:47 AM
Devenski's suspension for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart during Saturday's game versus the Reds has been reduced to two games, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Devenski was initially suspended three games, but he's since agreed to a settlement and will begin serving his two-game ban Tuesday. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster for Thursday's series finale in Arizona. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Suspended three games
Tue, May 5, 2026, 11:15 AM
Devenski has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart during Saturday's game versus the Reds, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Pirates manager Don Kelly was also given a one-game suspension. Devenski has the ability to appeal the ruling, though it's unclear whether he intends to exercise that right. The veteran reliever was called up by Pittsburgh last week and has allowed two runs with a 3:0 K:BB over 2.1 innings. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Spins career-high 7.2 innings
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:45 PM
Ashcraft took a no-decision Sunday against the Reds, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks in 7.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Sunday was the longest start of Ashcraft's career, and he worked very efficiently while tossing 82 pitches. The right-hander has been consistent for the Pirates and fantasy managers alike thus far, pitching at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in six of his seven starts. Ashcraft will bring a strong 3.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB over 41.2 frames into his next scheduled appearance versus the Giants. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Sitting Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:27 PM
Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft will give way to Joey Bart behind the plate. Davis started the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a pair of home runs, a walk, four RBI and an additional run over that stretch. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Scores twice in big win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:04 PM
Cruz went 2-for-6 with two runs scored and an RBI on Saturday against the Reds.
Analysis: Nearly every hitter in the Pirates' lineup delivered counting stats in a 17-7 win, and Cruz contributed to significant rallies in the first and fourth innings. He's had a mediocre homestand across six games, going 6-for-24 with three RBI and six runs scored. Cruz has had a very impressive start to the season, though his 35.8 percent strikeout rate remains a significant red flag in his skills profile. |
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Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Scores three runs
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:59 PM
Lowe went 1-for-1 with four walks, one RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Reds.
Analysis: The Pirates walked 11 times as a team Saturday, with Lowe leading the way by drawing four free passes. He also delivered an RBI single in the first frame, and he was ultimately pulled in the seventh inning thanks to a nine-run lead. Lowe has at least one hit in four of his last five games, going 5-for-16 with two RBI and four runs scored in that span. |
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Ryan O'Hearn Ryan O'Hearn Big day against Cincy
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:59 PM
O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The Pirates offense delivered a dominant and balanced performance that saw them hit seven extra-base hits but zero homers, while all nine members of the starting lineup recorded at least one RBI with O'Hearn's six combined runs and RBI tying Marcell Ozuna for the team lead. O'Hearn has three multi-hit performances in the last nine games, and on the season he's slashing .316/.401/.487 with five homers, 20 runs and 24 RBI in 32 contests. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Piles up production Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:51 PM
Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 17-7 rout of the Reds.
Analysis: The six combined runs and RBI were a season high for the veteran DH, while the multi-hit performance was Ozuna's first since April 18. It's been a tough start to his first campaign with Pittsburgh, and even after Saturday's effort he's slashing .185/..254/.306 with three homers and 13 RBI in 28 games. |
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Konnor Griffin Konnor Griffin Paces rout with four hits
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:41 PM
Griffin went 4-for-5 with a walk, a double, a triple, a run scored and two runs in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The rookie shortstop led his team in knocks and tied with Brandon Lowe for the most times on base on an afternoon in which the Pirates piled up 19 hits and 11 free passes. Griffin has hit safely in five straight games, and since turning 20 years old on April 24 he's batting .412 (14-for-34) with four extra-base hits including two homers, as well as three steals, five runs and eight RBI in nine contests. |
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Carmen Mlodzinski Carmen Mlodzinski Fans career-high 10 in second win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:36 PM
Mlodzinski (2-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 17-7 rout of the Reds, giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The 10 strikeouts were a career high for Mlodzinski, but he fell short of lasting six innings for the second time this season and was lifted after 101 pitches (67 strikes), including a dominant 40 called or swinging strikes. The right-hander will take a 4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 34 innings into his next start, which is set to come on the road next weekend in San Francisco. |
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Nick Yorke Nick Yorke Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:41 AM
The Pirates optioned Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old will be pushed off the active roster as a result of Jared Triolo's (knee) return from the injured list. Yorke has slashed .221/.308/.309 in the majors this season while adding a home run, six RBI and six runs scored through 78 plate appearances. His defensive versatility will make it easier for him to return to the majors later this year if Pittsburgh's depth is tested. |
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Jared Triolo Jared Triolo Activated from IL, not in lineup
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:36 AM
The Pirates reinstated Triolo (knee) from the injured list, but he is not in the team's starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday.
Analysis: Triolo has been sidelined by a right patellar tendon injury since April 5. He's spent the past week in the minors on a rehab assignment, during which he went 5-for-18 with a homer, three RBI, four runs scored and a steal. Now fully healthy, the 28-year-old will likely compete for playing time at the hot corner with Nick Gonzales, who is batting .457 (21-for-46) over his last 12 games and will remain in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's matinee. Nick Yorke was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Reaching base frequently
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:19 AM
Gonzales went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a walk Friday against the Reds.
Analysis: Gonzales was on base four times, marking the eighth time in his last 12 games that he's reached base multiple times. He also has multiple hits seven times in that span, good enough to maintain a .457 average with five RBI and seven runs scored. Gonzales has provided very little power -- he has a .047 ISO across 117 plate appearances -- but he's been a decent source of counting stats while providing a very strong batting average. After beginning the season in a part-time role, he has also started 12 straight games. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Blasts third homer
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:10 AM
Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Friday against the Reds.
Analysis: Ozuna went yard in the fifth inning to record his third home run of the season and first since April 18 -- a span of 10 games and eight starts. He continues to hit poorly to begin the year, as he's batting just .118 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 10 contests. Ozuna remains Pittsburgh's primary designated hitter, but he has been out of the lineup for three of the team's last seven games and could continue to see his playing time slip. |
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Bryan Reynolds Bryan Reynolds Swats fourth homer
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:59 AM
Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 9-1 rout over the Reds.
Analysis: Both extra-base hits came off Brady Singer, including a solo shot in the first inning that got the Pirates' offense rolling and gave Reynolds his fourth long ball of the season. The veteran outfielder has three multi-hit performances in the last four games, and he's drawn a free pass in seven of the last eight contests -- a stretch in which he's slashing .259/.459/.519 with five RBI and seven runs. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Goes yard twice in rout
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:54 AM
Davis went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs, three runs and three RBI in Friday's 9-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The 26-year-old backstop launched a solo homer off Brady Singer in the fourth inning before belting a two-run shot off Zach Maxwell in the fifth. The long balls were the first of the season for Davis, and his first extra-base hits of any kind since April 7. On the season, he's slashing a meager .176/.273/.309 with one steal, six RBI and 10 runs in 26 games, and Davis will need more than one big performance to get on the fantasy radar in most formats. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Sharp in third win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:51 AM
Keller (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings in a 9-1 victory over the Reds. He struck out six.
Analysis: The veteran righty continues to roll, delivering his fifth quality start of the season on 104 pitches (71 strikes) and tying his season high in strikeouts. Keller has given up more than three runs in a start only once so far in 2026, and he'll take a 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB through 41 innings into his next outing, which is set to come next week on the road in Arizona. |
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