The Pittsburgh Pirates will start the second half of the season with a nine-game homestand at PNC Park, facing the Chicago White Sox for a weekend series.Left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter starts the series opener on July 16 for the Pirates,

Preview the July 18 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The New York Mets are set up to be buyers at the trade deadline. They need southpaws in the bullpen, but may not limit themselves to just lefties if they are adding relievers.

Pittsburgh has not yet made its first selection in the 2025 MLB Draft. In Sunday's first round, the team is slated to pick sixth overall. The Pirates have $14,088,400 in bonus pool spending, according to MLB . That money can be used to sign players drafted by the Pirates in the first 10 rounds.

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Orlando Pirates players revealed who their favourite footballers were growing up, as they continue to prepare for the 2025/26 season.

Liam Doyle and Seth Hernandez were both potential No. 1 picks who landed a bit later in the draft with NL Central teams.