Sportsnet Pittsburgh Pirates win streak snapped with loss to Cardinals; franchise record set The Pirates set a franchise record for strikeouts in a single season but saw their five-game win streak come to a close with a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals at PNC Park on Thursday night.

The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger is bullish on his team's chances for 2027.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relief pitcher Camilo Doval for assignment after reinstating reliever Kirby Yates from the injured list, the team announced Tuesday . The roster moves come during the final week of the regular season.

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The Pirates have made this September interesting by playing a better brand of baseball, passing the baton on offense, enjoying strong pitching performances and generating some level of optimism for 2027.

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Camilo Doval for assignment on Tuesday, ending a brief and unremarkable stay for the former All-Star closer just seven weeks after they traded for him.

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