Storylines to follow as Cardinals begin final series vs. Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Pittsburgh Pirates for the final time in 2026. Here are a few storylines to watch.

Pirates activate Kirby Yates (shoulder) from IL

Pirates activated RHP Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list. The 39-year-old Yates, out since Sept. 3 with a shoulder impingement, will get a chance to finish out the season and maybe his career on the active roster.

Pirates host the Cardinals, aim to extend home win streak

St. Louis Cardinals (76-80, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (79-77, third in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.

Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers Against Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation takes the mound at PNC Park for the last time in 2026.

Nolan Gorman remains on bench against Pirates

Nolan Gorman is on the bench for a fourth straight game Tuesday the Pirates.

Young stars take spotlight as Cardinals meet Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates and St.Louis Cardinals will be on the outside looking in when the playoffs begin next week, but both teams have reason for optimism heading into the offseason.

Pirates Confident in Catching Group for 2027

The Pittsburgh Pirates catchers should take a step forward next season.

Pirates Must Take Action After Brandon Lowe Comments

Re-signing Lowe shows that commitment and convinces a beleaguered fan base that they should have faith in the 2027 Pirates to turn it around. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi as Pirates Must Take Action After Brandon Lowe Comments.