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Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Smashes Massive Home Run for Dominican Republic

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has had a great start to the World Baseball Classic and has displayed incredible power once again.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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How many of the most recent pitchers to reach the 200-strikeout milestone in one season for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

3 Pirates Spring Training performances we hope aren’t a fluke

Spring Training performances can always be questionable. The mix of a small sample size and against lower-level competition means that a player’s bottom line will always come into question during the pre-season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates' Ben Cherington Explains Trading for Tyler Callihan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have still kept making moves this offseason, trying to make the best roster they can before Opening Day. The Pirates traded for Cincinnati Reds utility man Tyler Callihan, sending right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas in return on March 4, marking the first trade of Spring Training.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates Must Make Right Decision on Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the main focus for Pittsburgh Pirates fans for Spring Training and the team is aware of this too. Griffin is the consensus top prospect in baseball and at just 19 years old, he's pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster as the Pirates starting shortstop.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Fringe Players Lead the Way in Win Over Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates still have roster spots up for competition, and certain players stood out in their most recent Spring Training game.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Make First Spring Training Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their roster, the first time doing so in Spring Training. The Pirates announced that they optioned both infielder Jack Brannigan and right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Harbin to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / March 8

Pirates Paul Skenes ranked 6th best player in baseball by ESPN

In his first two MLB seasons, Paul Skenes has won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and the NL Cy Young Award. Not bad! Before he embarks on

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates GM Addresses Konnor Griffin Plan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Starting Pitcher Battle Continues vs. Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their upcoming Grapefruit League matchup with two pitchers getting a chance to show they deserve the last spot in the starting rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 8

Former GM talks about young Pirate players taking that next step

The same guys have been getting the attention at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, like Konnor Griffin, and rightfully so. The No. 1 prospect has been putting on a clinic with his towering home runs and impressive skills.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates' Termarr Johnson Impressing Manager in Spring Training

PITTSBURGH — Termarr Johnson has a big season ahead of him for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he's shown improvements so far in Spring Training. Johnson has slashed .389/.450/.556 for an OPS of 1.006 in nine games, with seven hits in 18 at-bats, a double, a triple, five RBI, plus two walks to just four strikeouts in the Grapefruit League.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

How One New Acquistion Could Fit Into the Pirates’ 2026 Plans

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently made a notable move, acquiring utility prospect Tyler Callihan from the Cincinnati Reds. In return, the Bucs sent right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas to Cincy.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / March 7

The Pirates Say A Sad Goodbye To A 12 Year Franchise Legend

Andrew McCutchen is the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates player on this side of 2000, but unfortunately, the plans don’t include him. On Thursday, McCutchen signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers after it appeared his stint in Pittsburgh was over.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 7

Pirates Prospects Deliver Victory Over Tigers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed production from their best prospects and they got exactly that in their most recent Spring Training game. The Pirates outlasted the Detroit Tigers in a 5-3 win at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., thanks to some important hits from their best young talent.

Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Konnor Griffin to Triple-A?! Pirates May Do It for a Ridiculous Reason

There isn’t a single Pittsburgh Pirates fan who wouldn’t be thrilled to see Konnor Griffin open the year as the Bucs’ starting shortstop. He is the number one prospect in all of baseball, and for a good reason.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Oneil Cruz has hilarious reaction to World Baseball Classic home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been generating more buzz than usual this offseason, as fans gush over reigning National League Cy Young Paul Skenes and top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin.

Seth Hernandez News / Just Baseball / March 6

Seth Hernandez Is Ready for His First Professional Season

For any young prospect, making a professional debut can be a nerve-racking experience. The shift from amateur stardom to the daily grind of professional baseball brings bigger expectations, physical demands, and the pressure of proving you belong.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 6

Rangers sign former MVP to minor league deal

A former MVP will look to continue his career with the Rangers in 2026.

MLB organization willing to give NFL QB Kyler Murray a new home

Edwin Diaz sends message to Mets fans about signing with Dodgers

Vance Honeycutt putting himself back on Orioles prospect map

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National League rookies to watch beyond Pirates SS Konnor Griffin

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 3

The Pirates’ Pitching Lab Is On Full Display

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve finally made it. After months of waiting around for baseball to return, spring training games have officially begun! Even though it’s only been a few games, we’ve still seen some very intriguing performances.

Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / March 1