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Noah Murdock Noah Murdock Sent back to minors
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 8:37 AM
The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
Analysis: Murdock was up as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees, but he did not make an appearance. The big right-hander has collected a 3.24 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB in 16.2 innings for Indianapolis in 2026. |
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Dennis Santana Dennis Santana DFA'd by Pittsburgh
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:32 PM
The Pirates designated Santana for assignment Thursday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The move frees a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Ron Marinaccio. Santana began 2026 high in the Pirates' bullpen hierarchy, but he has struggled with consistency all season and had allowed 10 runs in 7.1 innings this month. It's possible he'll draw interest via waivers, though his $3.5 million salary could be a deterrent for some clubs. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Sent to Pittsburgh
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:29 PM
The Padres traded Marinaccio to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for international signing bonus pool considerations.
Analysis: Marinaccio was dropped from the Padres' 40-man roster Sunday after posting a 4.79 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 47 innings. He'll now claim a spot in the Pirates' bullpen -- likely as a middle reliever -- replacing Dennis Santana. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Big day in twin bill
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:41 AM
Gonzales went 4-for-8 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Yankees.
Analysis: The infielder took Gerrit Cole deep in the matinee before accounting for two of the Pirates' three hits in the nightcap. Gonzales has six homers on the season, and three of them have come in July as he's compiled a dazzling .397/.461/.618 slash line through 17 games on the month with six doubles, 11 RBI and 14 runs. |
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Bubba Chandler Bubba Chandler Quality start wasted in twin bill
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:38 AM
Chandler didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Yankees, allowing two hits and a walk over 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander put together arguably his best outing of the season, firing 57 of 84 pitches for strikes in his third quality start of 2026, but he left the mound with the score tied 0-0 in an eventual 2-0 victory for New York. Chandler has given up two earned runs of fewer in five of his last seven trips to the mound, posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 28:16 K:BB over 38.1 innings during that stretch. He'll look for his first win in July in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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Gregory Soto Gregory Soto Collects 13th save
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:33 AM
Soto recorded his 13th save of the season in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Yankees, striking out one in a perfect 10th inning.
Analysis: The southpaw did send the phantom runner to third base on a wild pitch as he looked to protect a 5-3 lead, but Soto left him stranded thanks to two popups and a strikeout of Cody Bellinger. Soto has been struggling over the summer, blowing three of nine save chances since the beginning of June, but he may be turning things around in July, getting scored upon just once in six appearances while posting a 1.35 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Blanks Yanks in no-decision
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:29 AM
Keller didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Yankees, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The Pirates needed 10 innings to win the matinee, denying Keller his seventh win of the season despite a strong performance. The veteran righty has given up three earned runs or fewer in five of his last six outings, posting a 4.31 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB in 31.1 innings over that stretch. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Scratched due to foot injury
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:35 PM
Mangum was scratched for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees due to right foot discomfort.
Analysis: Per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mangum fouled a ball off his foot during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader but stayed in the game to finish 2-for-5 with an RBI single in a 5-3 extra-inning win. The Pirates will have an update on Mangum's status after he undergoes further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Billy Cook will take over in center field and bat ninth. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Idle for second game of twin bill
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:43 PM
Davis is not in the Pirates' starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Analysis: Davis struck out in all three of his plate appearances in Wednesday's matinee -- a 5-3 extra-inning win for Pittsburgh -- and will be idle for the nightcap. Rafael Flores will start behind home plate and bat eighth while forming a battery with Bubba Chandler. |
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Jared Triolo Jared Triolo Losing work to Jacob Gonzalez
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:30 AM
Triolo is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.
Analysis: When Konnor Griffin moved back to the injured list earlier this month after suffering a torn tendon in his left ring finger, Triolo settled back in as the Pirates' everyday shortstop. However, the Pirates' recent acquisition of Jacob Gonzalez looks like it could result in Triolo moving into more of a utility infield role. Triolo will hit the bench for the second time in five contests while Gonzalez receives the nod at shortstop for the first game of the day. |
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Noah Murdock Noah Murdock Called up for doubleheader
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:22 AM
The Pirates recalled Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.
Analysis: Pittsburgh has designated Murdock as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll likely be headed back to Indianapolis on Thursday. The 27-year-old righty has turned in a 3.24 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB in 16.2 innings out of the Triple-A bullpen this season. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Pitching Game 1 of doubleheader
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 7:06 PM
Keller will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Keller will take the ball in Wednesday's matinee after Tuesday's contest was postponed due to inclement weather, causing the Pirates to participate in a third doubleheader since July 11. The right-hander has struggled to a 7.62 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 39 innings in his last eight starts, surrendering nine home runs over that stretch. |
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Bubba Chandler Bubba Chandler Starting Game 2 of doubleheader
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
Chandler will start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Chandler was set to start Tuesday before the game ended up being postponed due to poor weather, but he'll now handle Wednesday's nightcap. The right-hander has struggled to a 6.60 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with nine walks and 12 strikeouts over 15 innings in his last three starts. |
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Bubba Chandler Bubba Chandler Tuesday's game postponed
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 1:18 PM
Chandler won't pitch as scheduled Tuesday against the Yankees since the game was postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old's first start coming out of the All-Star break will have to wait at least one more day, with Tuesday's game being made up via a doubleheader Wednesday. Chandler, who has a 4.77 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 85:55 K:BB over 94.1 innings this season, should start one of those contests in the twin bill. |
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Begins rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:15 PM
Blanco (hamstring) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on July 17.
Analysis: Per Mark Chiarelli of Baseball America, Blanco suffered a hamstring injury June 20. He also missed the first half of 2025 with a hamstring injury. Nagging muscle injuries aside, Blanco has arguably the most raw power in the minors and slashed .237/.319/.500 with 12 home runs, a 10 percent walk rate and a 29 percent strikeout rate in 49 games at High-A Greensboro. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Ready for rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 8:18 AM
Devenski (illness) was sent to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Devenski has been sidelined since early May due to an undisclosed illness, but he's finally been cleared to participate in games. Given the length of his absence, the veteran reliever will likely require a handful of rehab outings before rejoining the Pirates' active roster. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Drubbed by Bronx Bombers
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 10:20 PM
Ashcraft (9-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings.
Analysis: Ashcraft's put the Pirates behind early after yielding four runs in the first inning, three of which came on a Jazz Chisholm homer. Ashcraft was handed a 5-4 lead by his teammates, but the left-hander gave that back to the Yankees with another four-run frame in the third. The hits and runs allowed were both career highs for Ashcraft who, despite a 4-1 record, has a 5.40 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over his last seven starts in 36.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Cubs at home this weekend. |
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Spencer Horwitz Spencer Horwitz Ready for rehab assignment
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
Horwitz (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Tuesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Horwitz has been on the 10-day injured list since suffering a left hamstring strain June 24 against Seattle. However, his rehab has been trending in the right direction, and he'll take the next step Tuesday. Horwitz has missed nearly a month of action, so he figures to need at least a handful of at-bats in the minors before being activated. |
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Jacob Gonzalez Jacob Gonzalez Taking seat against southpaw
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:27 PM
Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench Monday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump for the series opener. Since being acquired from the White Sox on July 10, Gonzalez has made both of his starts at shortstop and has gone 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs through his first four games with the Pirates. |
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Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Resting against lefty
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:24 PM
Mangum is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Mangum has been much more effective against right-handers (104 wRC+) than lefties (83 wRC+) over his first two big-league seasons, so he'll hit the bench Monday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump. With Mangum taking a seat, Billy Cook will receive the start in center field and will bat ninth. |
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