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Andrew McCutchen's Pirates Tenure Ends On a Sour Note

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates relationship, at least as a player, is over. McCutchen reportedly signed with the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News , giving him a shot to make the major league roster at some point.

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Pirates’ Konnor Griffin reveals what sparked his spring training home run frenzy

Throughout Pittsburgh Pirates spring training, all eyes have been on top prospect Konnor Griffin. The shortstop is trying to bypass Triple-A entirely and make the Opening Day roster.

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Rangers, Andrew McCutchen agree to minor-league deal

Outfielder Andrew McCutchen signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Thursday. McCutchen, 39, is a candidate to platoon at designated hitter with Joc Pederson, the Dallas Morning News reported.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Andrew McCutchen News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Andrew McCutchen, Texas Rangers Agree to Minor League Contract

The Andrew McCutchen encore comes to an end in Pittsburgh. The former superstar MVP and Pittsburgh Pirates fan favorite has recently signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

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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.

Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / March 5

Rangers sign former MVP to minor league deal

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

A Konnor Griffin Extension Could Define the Pirates’ Next Era

National League rookies to watch beyond Pirates SS Konnor Griffin

Examining the Pirates Rotation Battle So Far in Spring Training

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Rangers, Andrew McCutchen Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rangers are bringing veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen aboard on a minor league contract with an invitation to big league camp, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

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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.

Tyler Callihan News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 5

What Pirates Are Getting in Tyler Callihan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't done making offseason moves, still looking to get better with just three weeks to Opening Day. The Pirates acquired Cincinnati Reds prospect Tyler Callihan in a trade, where they sent right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas for on March 4.

Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / March 5

A Konnor Griffin Extension Could Define the Pirates’ Next Era

Konnor Griffin may not be far from the major leagues, and that reality is beginning to raise an important question for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the past several weeks, industry chatter has begun to surface about the possibility of a long-term extension for the consensus #1 prospect in baseball.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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Pirates pitchers Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto star in Dominican Republic exhibition

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of Spring Training, but they have a couple of players who are playing in the World Baseball Classic, including

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

4 bold predictions for Team USA’s Paul Skenes in World Baseball Classic

Paul Skenes enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a resume that already places him among the sport’s most dominant pitchers. His rapid ascent has made him arguably the most highly anticipated pitcher in the upcoming tournament, and his presence could play a major role in shaping Team USA’s outlook in the event.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Examining the Pirates Rotation Battle So Far in Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation is mostly set as spring training rolls on. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, and Braxton Ashcraft make up the Pirates’ 1-4.

Mike Clevinger News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Pirates Minor League Signee Off to (Shockingly) Strong Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed veteran right-hander Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract at the start of February. He is currently in spring training as one of Pittsburgh’s non-roster invitees.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Pirates Send Hard-Throwing Reliever to Reds for Utility Prospect

Spring Training transactions are not uncommon, and the Pittsburgh Pirates just made one with a division rival team. They’ve sent hard-throwing reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds for utility prospect Tyler Callihan.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 4

Pirates, Reds Swap Tyler Callihan For Kyle Nicolas

The Pirates announced they’ve traded relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for left fielder/second baseman Tyler Callihan. Both players were on the 40-man roster, so there’s no corresponding move.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / March 4

Paul Skenes speaks of different feeling in Pirates camp, makes first USA start

Ask any Pittsburgh Pirates fan about the team this season and there’s likely a different tone to the conversation then years before. The Pirates finished 2025 as a 71-91 club, depressing by five wins from the previous two seasons.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 4

Pirates Batting Order Experiments Hint at a Long-Term Plan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit well so far in the Grapefruit League, even with the changeup of their lineup each game. The Pirates stand 9-2 in the Grapefruit League, top of the standings, and have won their past five games, with the second highest run difference of +31.

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.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Team USA Makes Paul Skenes Decision at World Baseball Classic

Team USA looks primed for a deep run in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a disappointing loss to Team Japan in the 2023 championship game. The most notable change from the previous WBC's roster is in the star-studded rotation, which for the first time features a group of Major League Baseball's top starting pitchers.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / March 2

MLB The Show 26 ‘New Legends’ List Sparks Debate — Who’s Missing?

It’s March. And that means baseball is almost back. MLB The Show 26 is just weeks away, with early access beginning March 13 and the full release on March 17.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 1