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Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series
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"The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central late in the season, travel to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series as they push to clinch the division and seek the top NL seed, powered by ace Jacob Misiorowski who has been dominant this year. The Pirates, with slim playoff chances and a bullpen-by-committee approach, look to finish strong as scheduling uncertainties loom and the Brewers’ recent form raises the stakes for the playoff race."
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Priya Raman
Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.
Latuf Freed Off Somalia; 14 Pirates Killed
World
— Aug 29, 2026
Somalia, with the Turkish Navy, freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship MV Latuf after a 10-day operation in which four pirate boats were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed, allowing the vessel to resume its voyage. The push to retake the vessel highlights ongoing piracy off Somalia and the defense cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye to safeguard maritime security.
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Pirates blow six-run lead but win on ninth-inning error against Giants
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— Sep 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the San Francisco Giants 13-12 on a walk-off throwing error by Osleivis Basabe in the ninth inning, after trading blows all game, with Brandon Lowe and Oneil Cruz fueling the Pirates with multi-hit nights. Despite a late Giants rally and a nine-run third inning, Rafael Flores Jr.’s bases-loaded grounder produced the decisive error that capped a wild, back-and-forth showdown.
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Dana Whitfield
That error on the bases loaded grounder is gonna haunt Basabe, but honestly the Giants pitching let it get to that point.
Jared Jones' slider and Konnor Griffin's return power Pirates past Angels
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— Sep 5, 2026
Jared Jones dominated over six innings with a heavy slider, totaling nine strikeouts and allowing just three hits to lift the Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Angels and keep Pittsburgh’s wild-card push alive. Konnor Griffin returned from the IL and scored the go-ahead run on Jake Mangum’s double as Pittsburgh’s bullpen closed out the shutout amid the Angels’ slide.
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Derek Foss
games are stressful to watch but that's a total team win. Every part of the roster showed up for this one.
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Cardinals, Pirates plan weekend series at Busch
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— Aug 28, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates square off in a three-game series at Busch Stadium, with predictions leaning toward the Cardinals due to recent form and favorable matchups, and with Chicago-like bullpen notes and home/away trends shaping the outlook. Friday’s game features Quinn Mathews for the Cardinals against Jared Jones of the Pirates, as both clubs bring strong pitching arms and season-long swings in head-to-heads and run-line dynamics into the series.
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Cardinals Beat Pirates as Mathews Earns MLB Win
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— Aug 29, 2026
Rookie left-hander Quinn Mathews earned his first major league win by working 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and Jimmy Crooks delivered a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1, with Walker contributing multiple hits. The win keeps the Cardinals within reach in the NL wild-card race as they pull ahead 6-2 this season against the Pirates and rely on a strong bullpen finish after Mathews exited.
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2026 Sports Slate Features NFL, MLB, College
Sports
— Sep 11, 2026
Sports and entertainment updates include ManningCast: Heist kickoff with a star-studded lineup and the 2026-27 schedule, plus Minnesota Star Tribune’s varsity livestreams and streaming options for regional games, and a detailed Iowa-Iowa State preview with statistical notes and streaming details. The week’s results feature the Pirates edging the Cubs 4-3 with an upcoming homestand, the Steelers’ 20-13 win, and Robinhood’s disclosure on the risks and participating venues for event-contract trading.
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Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale
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— Sep 10, 2026
The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.
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Johnny Depp Could Reportedly Make a Comeback for Next ‘Pirates’ Movie, Former Disney Exec Says
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— Jun 6, 2022
A former Disney executive suggested actor Johnny Depp could be making a comeback for the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film. “I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt…
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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injury
Sports
— Aug 9, 2026
Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury at Triple-A Indianapolis, was carted off with an air cast, and faces a diagnosis that could affect his Rule 5 eligibility and future with the organization. The injury comes during a tough season for Johnson, while rival teams like Ji Hwan Bae have already moved on to new opportunities, highlighting ongoing infield upheaval across the Pirates’ landscape.
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Pirates Acquire Marinaccio for International Pool, DFA Santana
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— Jul 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres and designated reliever Dennis Santana for assignment to clear a roster spot, with Marinaccio expected to bolster the bullpen. Marinaccio carries a 4.79 ERA this season for the Padres, while Santana has a 6.05 ERA in 44 appearances, highlighting the bullpen shakeup ahead of the Pirates’ weekend series.
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Disneyland's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Ride Reopens with a Detail Amber Heard Won't Like at All
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— Jul 3, 2022
On Friday, an adoring public trooped to see Captain Jack Sparrow as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland reopened. The ride was mobbed with fans that created long lines, according to Deadline . The…
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Running Down Rumors: The Truth About Johnny Depp’s Return to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
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— Jun 30, 2022
Johnny Depp’s spokesperson just broke a lot of hearts. On June 7, Poptopic reported that the Walt Disney Co. was preparing a hefty deal of more than $300 million to plead for Depp’s return to the popular “Pirates of the…
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Shortstop, 19, Inks $140M Deal With Pirates
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— Apr 8, 2026
Shortstop Konnor Griffin has played in the major league for less than a week and is assured many years to come. Griffin, 19, agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates early Wednesday, per…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Petitions Attract More Than 500,000 Signatures to Restore Johnny Depp’s Role in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
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— May 9, 2022
Two petitions have brought in more than 500,000 signatures each calling for actor Johnny Depp’s role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean franchise” to be restored. One petition titled, “Justice for Johnny Depp,” has…
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Pirates 6: Robbie to Lead, Sparrow in Support
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— Aug 16, 2026
Jerry Bruckheimer said at D23 that Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is moving forward with Johnny Depp in talks and a screenplay in development, signaling a potential return for the longtime star. Some reports also point to a possible shift in focus toward Margot Robbie's character within the franchise, alongside ongoing industry dynamics about studio commitments and Hollywood moves.
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Pirates rally past Tigers on Lowe walk-off
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— Aug 19, 2026
Rafael Flores Jr. hit two homers off the bench and Brandon Lowe delivered a walk-off homer in the ninth to cap a 4-3 Pirates comeback win over the Tigers, with Flores tying the game earlier and Lowe providing the decisive blast. The victory followed a strong late rally as Skenes and the bullpen held off the Tigers, setting up a potential continued push for Pittsburgh.
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Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates
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— Aug 21, 2026
Multiple MLB series highlight the weekend, including the Dodgers hosting the Pirates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to face Bubba Chandler and the Astros facing the Athletics as Houston chases the AL West lead. In the National League, the Rockies welcome the Guardians in a three-game set with the wild-card race intensifying, while Colorado aims to bounce back from a rough stretch and Cleveland contends for a postseason spot, with injury reports and probable starters outlined for both matchups.
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Dodgers sweep Pirates, extend six-game streak
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— Aug 23, 2026
Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to back a 4-0 Dodgers win over the Pirates, lifting Los Angeles to a six-game streak as Alek Thomas, Hunter Feduccia, and Max Muncy drove in runs and Kyle Tucker contributed. The victory highlighted the Dodgers’ pitching depth and lineup resilience as they sweep the series and prep for a three-game set with the Braves, while notes on Andy Pages’ injury and Shohei Ohtani’s early spark provided context for the club’s evolving roster.
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Diamondbacks release Max Kepler after PED suspension amid wider roster shakeup
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— Sep 4, 2026
Across MLB rosters, clubs designated several veterans for assignment as they reshape lineups: Diamondbacks DFA'd Max Kepler after a brief 41-game stint and a PED suspension, while the Orioles DFA'd Suárez to clear space for Rece Hinds, and the Reds cut Sam Moll following Ashcraft’s activation. Meanwhile the Pirates recalled Ronny Simon to bolster the outfield, highlighting ongoing roster churn during a set of concurrent series.
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Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Yankees beat the Pirates 8-5 as Jose Caballero’s late-pitch-clock routine provoked Dennis Santana into a confrontation, prompting benches and bullpens to clear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the pitch clock since 2023, with Caballero having prior delays and Santana offering his perspective, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied two homers in the win.
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Anthropic $1.5B Settlement Finalized; Bloomsbury Beneficiary
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— Jul 20, 2026
A San Francisco federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement with authors over Anthropic's use of pirated books to train Claude, marking the largest U.S. copyright settlement and covering roughly 480,000 works at about $3,000 per title. The deal ends the case but leaves questions about outputs, requires destruction of pirated files, and drew objections from some authors who say it may not fully compensate or preclude further claims.
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‘He Came And Stab Me’: Food Truck Pirates Turn National Mall Into A Lawless Mess
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— Jun 30, 2026
Unlicensed food trucks have taken over prime spots around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and this problem persists at the Great American State Fair.
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‘Landman’ Mocks ‘The View’: ‘A Bunch of Pissed-off Millionaires’
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— Dec 15, 2025
An exchange on “Landman” referred to ABC’s “The View” as a show about “a bunch of pissed-off millionaires.” Sunday’s episode of the Paramount+ drama — titled “The Pirate Dinner” — showcased a conversation between Tommy…
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Thai Actor-Swimmer Est Supha Joins TEN at Asian Games 2026 Promo Event, Fans Share Cute Clips
Fan account posts video of Est Supha at Asian Games promo with NCT's TEN; reactions are overwhelmingly positive with fans praising cuteness and supporting the campaign, alongside neutral media coverage and no notable opposition.
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