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Pirates struck gold with Gregory Soto transformation nobody saw coming There are a handful of surprising factors driving the Pittsburgh Pirates' success so far in 2026. Braxton Ashcraft has been tremendous. Pitt...

APRIL 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Strong showing in no-decision Ashcroft didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rangers after tossing seven innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five.

Impact Had Ashcraft received a little more support from an offense that woke up to score four runs in the top of the ninth inning, he could've easily earned the win after a solid outing. Ashcraft continued his strong start to the campaign with a fifth straight outing allowing two or fewer earned runs, and he's pitched at least six innings three times in that stretch. The right-hander will take his 2.43 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 29.2 innings into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week at home against the Cardinals.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Ashcraft Proving Pirates Right PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a fantastic starting rotation and right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is an incredibly important...

APRIL 23 • SI.COM

Nine observations: How Wednesday's Pirates win defined a growing mentality with this group ARLINGTON — It started with the first home run Braxton Ashcraft has allowed this season, on a pitch he surely wanted back. It continued when...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Ashcraft delivers strong start in home state as Bucs rally for win ARLINGTON -- It takes less than a tank of gas to drive from Robinson, Texas, to Arlington -- and even with higher prices at the pump, Pirate...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Surrenders five in no-decision Ashcraft settled for a no-decision Thursday against the Nationals, allowing five runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings pitched.

Impact Ashcraft's streak of allowing two or fewer earned runs in a start this season will continue, however five runs charged to him did come across in Thursday's contest, the most he's allowed since becoming a starter. The 26-year-old continued to strike batters out at a high rate, sending seven Nationals hitters down via the strikeout. That brings his total up to 27 against just seven walks through 22.2 innings of work on the year. The right-hander is lined up to wrestle with the Rangers, tied for fifth in MLB with 21 home runs, in his next start.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

James Wood singled to score automatic runner Jorbit Vivas in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Pirates catcher pulls off arm-sleeve gender reveal for starter Braxton Ashcraft's baby Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft had exciting news to share before his MLB start Thursday, April 16, against the Washington Natio...

APRIL 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Fans nine in no-decision Ashcraft didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander was dominant once again, generating 16 swinging strikes on 77 pitches (50 total strikes), and Ashcraft left the mound in line for his second win in three starts before Dennis Santana blew the save in the ninth and sent the game to extras. The nine Ks were a new career high for Ashcraft, just one outing after he'd reset the counter to eight, and through his first 17 innings as a full-time starting pitcher he's posted a 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is set to come at home next week against the Nationals.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Behind Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates chase series win vs. Cubs Deadspin | Behind Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates chase series win vs. Cubs

APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Fans career-high eight in win Ashcraft (1-1) earned the win Sunday against the Orioles, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Ashcraft built off an impressive 2026 debut, when he gave up only two runs in six innings versus the Reds. The eight punchouts were a career high for the right-hander, who tossed 54 of his 87 pitches for strikes Sunday, Ashcraft surrendered no walks after walking three his first time out, and he'll be looking to cross the 90-pitch marker for the first time this year in a tough spot versus the Cubs in Chicago for his next scheduled outing.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates are replicating the Braxton Ashcraft blueprint with Hunter Barco | Sporting News Don't sleep on the young lefty this year.

MARCH 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jason Mackey's nine observations: Pirates can't leverage strong start from Braxton Ashcraft in loss CINCINNATI — Braxton Ashcraft’s face and subdued tone told the story of a frustrating Pirates loss. Yes, he delivered six strong innings and...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Healthy again, Ashcraft posts longest start to date in solid season debut CINCINNATI -- The Pirates on Monday got a glimpse of what a fully healthy Braxton Ashcraft could mean to the starting rotation.

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Six strong innings Monday Ashcraft (0-1) took the loss Monday against the Reds, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks in six innings. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander was saddled with a tough-luck loss, logging a quality start in his season debut. The four walks allowed matched a career high for Ashcraft, but it was still a fine showing overall at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Ashcraft's next start is scheduled to come over the weekend at home versus the Orioles, and he'll be trying to reach the 90-pitch mark after tossing 87 pitches Monday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Pirates' key young duo making strides on the mound BRADENTON, Fla. -- While much has been made of 19-year-old Konnor Griffin or a Pirates offense that appears far better equipped to do damage...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

Three clean innings Ashcraft threw 3.0 scoreless innings while walking one, allowing one hit and striking out two in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Ashcraft entered the spring with a presumed spot in Pittsburgh's rotation, and his work through two exhibition starts seems to have confirmed that. He ramped up to three innings and 38 pitches Saturday, and he's now allowed one earned run with a 3:1 K:BB across five total frames.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Looks locked into rotation Ashcraft is expected to start the 2026 season in the rotation, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Pirates' rotation was crowded to begin the offseason, but they've since traded away both Mike Burrows and Johan Oviedo to bolster their lineup. That should lock Ashcraft into a starting role, particularly so long as Jared Jones (elbow) is sidelined. While there hasn't been any official word from the team, Stumpf also suggests that Ashcraft is likely to set a new career-high in innings after completing 118 frames between Triple-A and the big leagues in 2025.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

This Pirates pitcher's health milestone reveals a bigger roster problem Braxton Ashcraft's health situation is one of those good-news-bad-news situations for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Injuries have long limited the...

FEBRUARY 1 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Rehab-free winter allows Ashcraft to focus on growth, not recovery It’s been an offseason of changes for Braxton Ashcraft. He’s a married man now. His uniform number is no longer 67 but 35 (the TikTok “6-7”...

JANUARY 24 • MLB.COM

National experts just gave this Pirates rookie a big-time endorsement Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in May, and he has already earned national rec...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates to keep Don Kelly as manager after improvements in second half

The Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Don Kelly as manager

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Pirates to keep Don Kelly as manager after improvements in second half