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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Three Pirates who have made a serious Opening Day bullpen case
The final spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen is still up for grabs, and the competition is thinning out. The Bucs optioned top relief prospect Brandan Bidois to minor league camp and traded Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
Pirates' José Urquidy Aiming for Strong Start vs. Rays
PITTSBURGH — José Urquidy hasn't had the Spring Training he has wanted from the mound, but he'll get another shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
New Pirates Shirt Sparks Confusion in Fan Base
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans are gearing up for one of the more anticipated seasons in recent history, but took notice to an interesting piece of apparel.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
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?
Corey Joyce News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15
Pirates Sign Former Tigers Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made most of their big acquisitions already this offseason and have instead found players that will fill their minor leagues and potentially earn a shot at the major league level.
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 / Yardbarker / March 15
Paul Skenes' numbers against the Dominican Republic are insane
Team USA is one win away from returning to the World Baseball Classic final. However, they have to face their toughest challenge yet, as the Dominican Republic is a behemoth of an offensive team. But they might have the right man on the mound to meet the challenge.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Marcell Ozuna Home Run Powers Pirates Over Orioles
PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna was a key free agent signing for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason and he showed exactly why they valued him so highly.
Hunter Barco News / Last Word On Sports / March 14
Hunter Barco’s New Pitches Gives Him Leg-up in Pirates Rotation Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training with the final spot in their starting rotation up for grabs. They signed Jose Urquidy to a one-year deal in early February, but he is far from guaranteed a starting rotation role.
Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates' Henry Davis Breaks Spring Training Slump With HR
PITTSBURGH — Henry Davis has had a poor showing from the plate in Spring Training, but started off this most recent contest the best way he could. Davis started in the leadoff spot for the Pirates and hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski Gets Another Start vs. Orioles
PITTSBURGH — Right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has excelled out of the bullpen for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is currently aiming for a starting role this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 14
Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow
The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked much of the baseball world this offseason. Prior to this winter, the Pirates had never surpassed the $100 million payroll threshold.
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.
Paul Skenes News / Total Pro Sports / March 14
'Paul Skenes Has To Change His Approach' – Former MLB Star Drops Important Message Ahead Of DR Showdown
Paul Skenes was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic last year. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace certainly lived up to the billing on his WBC debut against Mexico earlier this week.
Chris Devenski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Pirates Pitcher Takes Batted Ball to Head
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitcher deal with a potential serious injury in their most recent outing. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski took a batted ball to the head in the Pirates 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Merchant Field on March 13.
Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Why Hunter Barco's New Pitch Mix Matters More Than His Spring ERA
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco has a big season ahead of him and underwent an important winter, focused on improving his pitch mix.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Jhostynxon Garcia Powers Pirates Past Tigers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need power for this upcoming season and Jhostynxon Garcia showed he could provide just that in their most recent Spring Training contest.
Mike Clevinger News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates' Mike Clevinger Gets Second Spring Start vs. Tigers
PITTSBURGH — Mike Clevinger is aiming for a spot on the Opening Day roster with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he'll get another chance to earn that. Clevinger starts for the Pirates in their upcoming Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0: A Changing Bullpen
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until Opening Day and still have some big decisions to make for the Opening Day roster. The
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates Take UC Santa Barbara Pitcher in Latest Mock Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken many pitchers high in MLB Drafts and it wouldn't come as a surprise to see them do that again. Carlos Collazo
Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates' Ben Cherington Looking For More Offseason Additions
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong offseason so far in adding to their roster, but they aren't quite done yet. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke with the media back on March 8 and said that they aren't finished with offseason moves and they are always going to try to make their team better overall.
Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13
Livvy Dunne cast in 'Baywatch' reboot: 'Time to get to work!'
This role represents a new chapter for the athlete-turned-influencer as she expands into acting.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 12
The Pirates Only Have One Option Left If They Want Another Starting Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation is mostly set. Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Mitch Keller, and Braxton Ashcraft make up their 1-4. The fifth spot is still up for grabs, and the competition is mainly between three hurlers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12
Pirates' Top Pitching Prospect Racks Up Strikeouts in Best Start of Spring
A lot of eyes have been on the Pittsburgh Pirates' highly touted shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin this spring. But one of the organization's other up-and-coming talents stood out in the team's latest spring training game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12
Team USA advances at WBC, thanks to a complex tiebreaker
After a stunning defeat Tuesday night to Team Italy, Team USA needed outside help to advance in the World Baseball Classic. And they got it.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 11
3 Pirates prospects who will be top 100 prospects by mid-season
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best minor league systems in baseball. Their farm system is stacked. Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, Edward Florentino, and Seth Hernandez all rank as top 50 prospects by most sites.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 11
The Energy Around the Pittsburgh Pirates is Different This Spring
Although teams across the league have yet to play their 20th spring training game, there have been some very noticeable storylines developing in both the Grapefruit League and the Cactus League.
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