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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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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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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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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 / Athlon Sports / March 9

Paul Skenes News Emerges Amid World Baseball Classic

Coming off an MLB season that saw him named an MLB All-Star for the second time in his two-year career and also notch his first NL Cy Young Award, Paul Skenes took the bump for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

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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.

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates Make Second Round of Spring Training Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue cutting down their roster ahead of Opening Day, with another batch of players not making the major league roster.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Fantasy Baseball Draft Starting Pitchers 2026: Is Paul Skenes the No. 1 SP?

Drafting a pitcher in the first round in fantasy baseball is always a risky proposition. As a result, not every year’s average draft position (ADP) results even contain a starter in the first round.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Smashes Massive Home Run for Dominican Republic

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has had a great start to the World Baseball Classic and has displayed incredible power once again.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

3 Pirates Spring Training performances we hope aren’t a fluke

Spring Training performances can always be questionable. The mix of a small sample size and against lower-level competition means that a player’s bottom line will always come into question during the pre-season.

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.