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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 12
Are the Spring Training results the real Bucs ? 
The regular season is right around the corner for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With just a couple of games left in Spring Training, Pittsburgh has been playing
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12
Pirates Outfielder Named Dark Horse NL MVP Candidate
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong outfield heading into the 2026 season, but one player has a chance to be one of the best in baseball.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12
Pirates' Paul Skenes 2026 Salary Revealed
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes heads into his second full MLB season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will make far less than what he's worth. Skenes will earn a salary of $1.085 million in 2026, according to Ethan Hullihen , which marks his third and final season of pre-arbitration, where most MLB teams pay their players near the minimum, $780,000.
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?
Andrew McCutchen News / Bucs Dugout / March 12
Andrew McCutchen given unceremonious departure from Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates fans were dealt a massive blow last Thursday morning as news had broke out of Dallas that long time Bucco, Andrew McCutchen, is signing a Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers.
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.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10
Paul Skenes drops candid confession on Team USA’s World Baseball Classic mindset
On Monday, Paul Skenes and Team USA defeated Team Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic. Team Mexico made things interesting, but the Team USA squad ultimately emerged victorious.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
What Ben Cherington said about Konnor Griffin’s Pirates Opening Day roster chances
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a gem in shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin. Griffin has already turned heads during Major League Baseball’s spring training, with his powerful bat and solid defensive play.
Andrew McCutchen 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.
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