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Pirates injury update: Oneil Cruz timeline, Konnor Griffin rehab, Wilber Dotel
The Pittsburgh Pirates received a clearer picture of Oneil Cruz's recovery timeline on Sunday, though the news still leaves them without one of their most dynamic players for the foreseeable future.
Injuries are exposing a painful Pirates problem even Paul Skenes can't fix
As the Pirates' recent stretch of play has shown, there is still a significant gap between being better and being a legitimate playoff team.
Don Kelly being put in impossible spot with Pirates bullpen has caused misdirected anger
Don Kelly is being asked to win games with bullpen options that simply aren't good enough.
Pirates' stubborn Marcell Ozuna gamble has reached its breaking point
Marcell Ozuna was supposed to be the bat that pushed the Pirates over the top. Instead, he has become dead weight on a roster that can no longer afford it.
Pirates had an obvious Henry Davis opportunity and let it slip away
Instead of using the paternity list as an opportunity to send Henry Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis for a reset, the Pirates brought him right back to the active roster.
Jeff Passan breathes life into Pirates fans’ dream bullpen trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need bullpen help, and according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, one of the biggest names on the relief market could be an ideal fit.
Konnor Griffin finally sheds light on frustrating Pirates recovery decision
If Konnor Griffin can still hit, why isn’t he serving as the Pirates’ designated hitter while his throwing arm heals?
Joey Bart trade buzz is heating up as Pirates await his return
Joey Bart is getting closer to returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the real question now is whether there will still be a roster spot waiting for him when he gets back.
Bubba Chandler's biggest Pirates breakthrough has nothing to do with velocity
Bubba Chandler has always had electric stuff. Now, he's finally learning how to use it.
Pirates made the pitching change their stars wanted, but early returns are concerning
The Pirates’ pitching issues in 2026 aren't solely Bill Murphy’s fault, and it'd be unfair to suggest otherwise. But it's also hard to ignore the larger trend.
Pirates may have dodged disaster after dramatic Jared Jones injury scare
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones left the mound screaming in frustration after taking an 87.9 mph comebacker off his right elbow Sunday in Colorado.
Pirates made the worst kind of history with back-to-back ninth inning disasters in Colorado
Losing back-to-back games to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field is bad enough. Losing them the way the Pittsburgh Pirates did is the kind of thing that lingers.
Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin rehab assignment, Oneil Cruz next steps, Wilber Dotel
The Pittsburgh Pirates received a mixed bag of injury updates on two of their most important young position players Sunday.
Former Pirates reliever is already out after nightmare stint with new club
Less than a month after the Pirates designated Justin Lawrence for assignment, he is already back in roster limbo.
Ben Cherington's Henry Davis defense after Joey Bart trade is impossible to take seriously
The Pirates trading Joey Bart was defensible. Their explanation for choosing Henry Davis over him was not.
MLB's latest draft proposal would have robbed Pirates of Konnor Griffin
Under MLB’s latest proposal, high school players would no longer be eligible for the domestic draft.
Pirates can hope Marcell Ozuna is turning a corner, but warning signs remain
Marcell Ozuna is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup Tuesday against a right-handed starter, which is notable mostly because it has become such a rarity.
3 bullpen targets who could justify Pirates’ risky draft pick gamble
If the Pirates are seriously considering trading the No. 34 pick, these are the types of bullpen targets who would actually be worth it.
Pirates are wasting bullpen progress because their biggest flaw won’t go away
With a lack of clutch hitting in winnable games, the Pirates keep finding ways to make the big moment look too big.
Konnor Griffin injury controversy shines light on Pirates’ maddening weakness
The Pirates refused to rush Konnor Griffin back from injury, but their offense made people desperate enough to demand it.