Why is Paul Skenes in a Slump?
July 26, 2026
Why is Paul Skenes in a Slump?
From poor defense behind him to an increasing launch angle to a change in his approach, Skenes is a different pitcher this year.
Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Plays of the Day 7/26/2026
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July 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Plays of the Day 7/26/2026
Sammy Stafura and Richard Ramirez both had two homer days. Bradenton won both games of a double-header in walk off fashion. Check out all of the top plays in th…
Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Top Performers
Players of the Day — July 26
Top Batter
Antonio Pimentel
Antonio Pimentel
A · 2B
5-for-8, 2 R, 2 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Top Pitcher
Levi Sterling
Levi Sterling
A · P
5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
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Players of the Week — 7/26
Lonnie White Jr.
Top Batter
Lonnie White Jr.
AA
8-for-19, 3 R, 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB, 3 BB
Connor Oliver
Top Pitcher
Connor Oliver
AA
6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
LevelTop BatterTop Pitcher
AAA
Mitch Jebb5-for-9, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Noah Davis6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
AA
Lonnie White Jr.8-for-19, 3 R, 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB, 3 BB
Connor Oliver6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
A+
Sammy Stafura5-for-20, 3 R, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 SB, 2 BB
Seth Hernandez3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
A
Richard Ramirez7-for-20, 5 R, 2 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 3 BB
Levi Sterling5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
FCL
Carl Calixte3-for-12, 4 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 2 SB, 2 BB
Tony Gonzalez1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
DSL
Frankeli Mesta4-for-9, 5 R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 SB, 5 BB
Yhosneiber Torres2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
LevelTop Pitcher
AAA
Noah Davis6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
AA
Connor Oliver6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
A+
Seth Hernandez3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
A
Levi Sterling5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
FCL
Tony Gonzalez1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
DSL
Yhosneiber Torres2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Season Leaders and Standings
Records and Standings
W-LPCTRkStrGB
MLBPittsburgh54-52.5093W112.5
AAAIndianapolis17-10.6301L1—
AAAltoona11-16.4075L28.0
A+Greensboro18-12.6001W1—
ABradenton13-16.4486W37.5
FCLFCL Pirates26-30.4644W310.5
DSLDSL Black20-17.5413W21.5
DSLDSL Gold18-22.4505L25.0
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Home Run Leaders
Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn ValdezMLB, AAA27
2Murf GrayAA, A+, A26
3Jhonny SeverinoA+24
4Brandon LoweMLB21
5Lonnie White Jr.AA, A+19
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Strikeout Leaders
Paul Skenes
Paul SkenesMLB149
2Braxton AshcraftMLB135
3Seth HernandezA+, A118
4Reinold NavarroA104
5Khristian CurtisMLB, AAA, AA102
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2026 Financial Trackers
Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Payroll
2026 Payroll Projection
$106,652,082
As of July 27, 2026
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Draft Tracker
Picks Signed18 / 21
Pool Remaining$2,500 / $16,233,300
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 International Signings
Signings37
Bonus Pool Spent$5,417,500
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Latest Transactions
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2026-07-27Damarcus Rideout-Carter—RHP Damarcus Rideout-Carter assigned to FCL Pirates.
2026-07-27Damarcus Rideout-Carter—Pittsburgh Pirates signed RHP Damarcus Rideout-Carter.
2026-07-27Rohan Lettow—RHP Rohan Lettow assigned to FCL Pirates.
2026-07-27Rohan Lettow—Pittsburgh Pirates signed RHP Rohan Lettow.
2026-07-27Dariel Miguel—LHP Dariel Miguel assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold.
2026-07-27Felix Doroteo—RHP Felix Doroteo assigned to FCL Pirates.
2026-07-26Felix Doroteo—RHP Felix Doroteo roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
2026-07-26José Urquidy—Pittsburgh Pirates traded RHP José Urquidy to Chicago White Sox for RHP Felix Doroteo.
2026-07-26Felix Doroteo—Pittsburgh Pirates traded RHP José Urquidy to Chicago White Sox for RHP Felix Doroteo.
2026-07-26Derek Curiel—OF Derek Curiel assigned to FCL Pirates.
2026-07-26Derek Curiel—Pittsburgh Pirates signed OF Derek Curiel.
2026-07-25Seth Hernandez—Greensboro Grasshoppers placed RHP Seth Hernandez on the 7-day injured list.
2026-07-25Khristian Curtis—Indianapolis Indians placed RHP Khristian Curtis on the 7-day injured list.
2026-07-25Omar Alfonzo—C Omar Alfonzo assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
2026-07-25Dariel Miguel—LHP Dariel Miguel assigned to DSL Pirates Gold from DSL Pirates Black.
2026-07-25Jabes Martinez—RHP Jabes Martinez assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold.
2026-07-24Endy Rodríguez—Pittsburgh Pirates sent C Endy Rodríguez on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-07-24Chris Devenski—Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders.
2026-07-24Ron Marinaccio—Pittsburgh Pirates activated RHP Ron Marinaccio.
2026-07-24José Urquidy—Pittsburgh Pirates designated RHP José Urquidy for assignment.