The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated catcher Ali Sánchez, outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba and left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf for assignment prior to Thursday’s opener against the Miami Marlins.
The Pirates haven’t finished above .500 since 2018. Here we go. New year, new expectations, new belief in how the Pirates can perform in 2024. Following a 14-win improvement a season ago, the Bucs have a chance to do damage in the National League.
Some bold, others not so much. When Opening Day arrives, you have to do something extra special to celebrate. That’s why staff members Jake Slebodnick and Connor Williams teamed up to bring you 10 Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions for 2024.
Today is the day all baseball fans have been waiting for – opening day. OK, technically it’s not opening day. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played two games last week in Seoul, South Korea to begin the 2024 MLB season.
Jones did not allow a run in 16.1 spring innings to make the MLB roster. Jared Jones is a Pittsburgh Pirate. While that might not be surprising to people that the Pirates’ third-best prospect and 64th-ranked Minor Leaguer in baseball will suit up for the big league club in 2024, the timing was the true question to be answered.
MIAMI -- Bryan Reynolds doesn't take breaks at batting practice, and not just because, as a switch-hitter, he'll take sessions from both sides. No, when he's in between, he'll grab the nearest empty ball bucket, flip it upside down, then plop himself onto it for some impromptu scouting.
It's almost time for all the preseason breakout candidates to break through.
Action Network's Sean Koerner lays out his MLB player props for Opening Day on March 28.
Opening day is nearly upon us. The Pittsburgh Pirates will play their first regular season game against the Miami Marlins on Thursday at loanDepot Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, one of the founding National League (NL) franchises, seek to reverse their fortunes and strike gold in 2024 with a developing roster flush with young talent and stabilizing veterans.
Terry Francona had a line he used continually during a managing career that will likely earn him a spot in the Hall of Fame. “When you think you have enough pitching, go get more,” he always said.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will open their 2024 season when they take on the Miami Marlins at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. After seeing the club improve on their previous season’s win total by 14 games in 2023, fan expectations are higher than ever with the hope that general manager Ben Cherington’s rebuild, started in 2020, has neared completion.
With the Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day fast approaching on Thursday, here’s a look at some memorable Pirates openers. Despite baseball’s declining popularity, Opening Day remains a magical day.
BRADENTON, Fla. -- There was a point during his meeting with Derek Shelton on Sunday when Jared Jones thought he might be on the receiving end of some
Top pitching prospect Jared Jones has won a spot on the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, the club announced to its beat writers this morning (X link via Alex Stumpf of MLB.com).
Thursday’s decision by the Pittsburgh Pirates to option Nick Gonzales to the minor leagues indicates his stock is dropping. Gonzales was the Pirates No.
The competition for the Pirates' last two rotation spots has been a talking point throughout the spring.
He is a 10-year MLB veteran with a 4.35 ERA in 200 career starts. He already pitched in the division for rivals Toronto (in 2020) and Tampa Bay (in 2023)
Right-hander Chase Anderson is expected to trigger an out clause in his minor league contract with the Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a major step forward in 2023, and the foundation of their roster is finally starting to come together. The Pirates surpassed all expectations last season, despite it being an assessment year for much of their young talent.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is on the power warpath this spring.
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