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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.

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Pirates projected to take Jackson Flora in early mock draft

Pittsburgh Pirates fans should have a focus on the 2026 draft. The Bucs have the fifth overall selection this year. Baseball America has already released their early-season mock draft for 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 11

Pirates Struggle Offensively in Defeat to Orioles

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the better offenses so far in Spring Training, but they performed poorly in their most recent outing.

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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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?

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Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 11

Pirates Second Baseman Scratched From Lineup vs. Orioles

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a late lineup decision ahead of their next Grapefruit League contest, with one of their top players no longer playing.

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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.

Noah Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 11

Pirates Giving Non-Roster Invitee Pitcher The Start vs. Orioles

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many different pitchers earn starts so far in Spring Training and will give another pitcher a shot to prove he can perform at the major league level.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 11

Livvy Dunne Makes Team USA Joke With Pirates' Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes is currently with Team USA, and his most recent game provided a great play and hilarity as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 11

How Jhostynxon Garcia is Standing Out to Pirates' Don Kelly

PITTSBURGH — Jhostynxon Garcia is working to prove he belongs with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day and manager Don Kelly has been impressed with his young outfielder so far.

Konnor Griffin News / Bucs Dugout / March 10

Konnor Griffin leads Pirates prospects participating in 2026 Spring Breakout

Spring Breakout was created by Major League Baseball in 2024 to showcase baseball franchises’ best up-and-coming players. The Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in an event unlike anything we’ve seen before, and instantly became a hit.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Questionable Pirates Demotion Leaves Uncertainty in Back of Bullpen

Teams always bring a ton of players into spring training. The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten a preview of many of their top prospects. However, teams also begin to option players early into spring action.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 10

Pirates' Paul Skenes Sets New Team USA Record

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has had some incredible moments in his baseball career, but his most recent start may have been his best yet. Skenes posted seven strikeouts for Team USA, as they defeated rival Team Mexico 5-3 in World Baseball Classic Pool Play at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros, on March 9.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 10

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Fires Off Decisive Hit in Spring Training Win

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong showing so far in the Grapefruit League and top prospect Konnor Griffin has played a role in that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 10

Pirates Announce 2026 Contracts List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their list of players they agreed to a contract with for this season and this season only. The Pirates revealed 29 players that are pre-arbitration eligible that they have under contract for this season, as they are still under team control.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Utility Man Having an Underrated Spring with the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of players making a run for an Opening Day roster spot. The likes of Nick Yorke, Jake Mangum, Rafael Flores, and Jhostynxon García are in the running for bench/platoon roles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 9

Three WBC stars from USA-Mexico: Paul Skenes stellar on the mound, Bobby Witt Jr. wows on the diamond

The United States survived a nail-biter against Mexico in the third game of Pool B group play at the World Baseball Classic.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes World Baseball Classic decision

Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect at WBC

Ken Griffey Jr. turned heads with photo he took as WBC photographer

Could Shohei Ohtani change how pitchers are judged for Cy Young?

Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo

Konnor Griffin News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Shares Grim News On Konnor Griffin’s Opening Day Status

The Pittsburgh Pirates are showing serious ambition towards challenging for a playoff berth this year after making several additions to their lineup. They already have a capable pitching staff with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes as their ace.