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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 28
Pirates' Don Kelly Explains Oneil Cruz Lineup Decision
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into an important game at the start of their season without one of their main outfielders in the lineup. Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz isn't starting as they face the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 28, with newly acquired Jake Mangum making his team debut in the position and batting ninth.
Konnor Griffin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 28
How Pirates' Top Prospect Konnor Griffin Fared in First Triple-A Game
Many baseball fans were looking forward to one of the brightest up-and-coming stars in the sport possibly making his major league debut on Opening Day.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 28
Mitch Keller Has Never Been More Important to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The biggest strength of the Pittsburgh Pirates entering the 2026 season is their pitching staff. With 2025 Cy Young winner Paul Skenes leading their group, the goal is to have one of the most dominant staffs in the MLB.
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 28
Dissecting what Pirates' Don Kelly, Paul Skenes said after poor Opening Day showing
Opening Day gave everyone a reason to look at Skenes a bit longer than necessary.
Paul Skenes News / Total Pro Sports / March 28
Did The Yankees Make An Offer For Paul Skenes? Here’s What We Know
Paul Skenes firmly established himself among the elite starting pitchers over his first two seasons in the MLB. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander duly lived up to the hype of being the No.
Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 28
Ryan O'Hearn Reminded Pirates Fans Why They Love Him
PITTSBURGH — Ryan O'Hearn only joined the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason, but the fans have already found it easy to see him as a new favorite on the team.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 28
Oneil Cruz Must Now Earn Pirates Trust
PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz is one of the most physically talented and gifted players in baseball, but he has also failed to live up to those expectations with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Konnor Griffin News / Inside The Diamonds / March 27
Pittsburgh Pirates Down on the Farm: Konnor Griffin’s Triple-A Debut
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 19-year-old Konnor Griffin at the end of Spring training camp after making a push for the Pittsburgh Pirates big league roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 27
Pirates' Biggest Weakness Exposed in Opening Day Loss
In the hours before the first pitch of the 2026 season, the narrative surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates was one of cautious optimism. The pitching staff featured a reigning Cy Young contender in Paul Skenes.
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 27
Biggest Surprises From Pirates Opening Day Loss
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their first game of the season to the New York Mets, dropping the Opening Day contest by a final score of 11-7.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 27
Winners and Losers From Pirates Opening Day
PITTSBURGH -- Opening day was a near disaster for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The top of the first inning went according to plan for the Pirates, but that was it.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 27
What Pirates Opening Day Loss Told Us—And What It Didn’t
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have received praise for their offseason, but the start of this campaign wasn't what they wanted whatsoever. The Pirates
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / March 28
Yankees reportedly don't want to wait to land Pirates' Paul Skenes
Skenes is under team control through 2029, but it sounds like the Yankees don't want to wait that long to possibly acquire his services.
Oneil Cruz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
Oneil Cruz assigns blame for his brutal misplays against the Mets
Oneil Cruz found himself in the crosshairs of irate Pittsburgh Pirates fans on Thursday after his fielding blunders against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. After the game, he tried to put the blame for his errors on something that’s over 90 million miles away.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 27
Brandon Lowe Makes Pirates History in First Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates added power this offseason and new second baseman Brandon Lowe provided that on Opening Day. Lowe hit two home runs for the Pirates in their 11-7 defeat to the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 26, one of the highlights in an otherwise disappointing affair for the road team.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 26
Obvious Pirates concern emerges after Paul Skenes' rough Opening Day start
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / LWOSports.com / March 26
2026 Pittsburgh Pirates O/U: Why the Pirates Will Hit the OVER
Can the Pittsburgh Pirates really compete in 2026? There’s a mixed reaction on that but one thing’s for certain, they got better this offseason. It looked like the Pirates were taking steps forward in 2023 and 2024 with a pair of 76-win seasons, but then they took a step back in 2025 with just a 71-win season.
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