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Team USA's Paul Skenes Makes Admission After WBC Win vs. Team Dominican Republic

Team USA earned an exciting 2-1 victory over Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday night. As a result, the USA will play in the WBC championship game on Tuesday against either Team Venezuela or Team Italy.

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Pirates' Konnor Griffin Continues Power Display in Spring Training

The top prospect in all of baseball heading into the 2026 season is seemingly still battling to open the year in the big leagues. And by crushing another home run in his latest spring training game, the young shortstop may have tipped the scales in his favor ever so slightly.

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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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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 / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Pirates Will Still have Baseball’s #1 Prospect by 2027

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus number one prospect in the entire sport. Shortstop Konnor Griffin ranks as the best prospect in baseball by any major prospect publication: Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, Baseball Prospectus, and FanGraphs, and he is number one anywhere you look.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Three Pirates who have made a serious Opening Day bullpen case

The final spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen is still up for grabs, and the competition is thinning out. The Bucs optioned top relief prospect Brandan Bidois to minor league camp and traded Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15

Pirates' José Urquidy Aiming for Strong Start vs. Rays

PITTSBURGH — José Urquidy hasn't had the Spring Training he has wanted from the mound, but he'll get another shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15

New Pirates Shirt Sparks Confusion in Fan Base

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans are gearing up for one of the more anticipated seasons in recent history, but took notice to an interesting piece of apparel.

Corey Joyce News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 15

Pirates Sign Former Tigers Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made most of their big acquisitions already this offseason and have instead found players that will fill their minor leagues and potentially earn a shot at the major league level.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 15

Paul Skenes' numbers against the Dominican Republic are insane

Team USA is one win away from returning to the World Baseball Classic final. However, they have to face their toughest challenge yet, as the Dominican Republic is a behemoth of an offensive team. But they might have the right man on the mound to meet the challenge.

Team USA advances to WBC semifinal, but has one concerning issue

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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.

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14

Marcell Ozuna Home Run Powers Pirates Over Orioles

PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna was a key free agent signing for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason and he showed exactly why they valued him so highly.

Hunter Barco News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Hunter Barco’s New Pitches Gives Him Leg-up in Pirates Rotation Race

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training with the final spot in their starting rotation up for grabs. They signed Jose Urquidy to a one-year deal in early February, but he is far from guaranteed a starting rotation role.

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Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14

Pirates' Henry Davis Breaks Spring Training Slump With HR

PITTSBURGH — Henry Davis has had a poor showing from the plate in Spring Training, but started off this most recent contest the best way he could. Davis started in the leadoff spot for the Pirates and hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14

Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski Gets Another Start vs. Orioles

PITTSBURGH — Right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has excelled out of the bullpen for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is currently aiming for a starting role this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 14

Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow

The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked much of the baseball world this offseason. Prior to this winter, the Pirates had never surpassed the $100 million payroll threshold.

Paul Skenes News / Total Pro Sports / March 14

'Paul Skenes Has To Change His Approach' – Former MLB Star Drops Important Message Ahead Of DR Showdown

Paul Skenes was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic last year. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace certainly lived up to the billing on his WBC debut against Mexico earlier this week.

Chris Devenski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14

Pirates Pitcher Takes Batted Ball to Head

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitcher deal with a potential serious injury in their most recent outing. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski took a batted ball to the head in the Pirates 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Merchant Field on March 13.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12

Pirates' Top Pitching Prospect Racks Up Strikeouts in Best Start of Spring

A lot of eyes have been on the Pittsburgh Pirates' highly touted shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin this spring. But one of the organization's other up-and-coming talents stood out in the team's latest spring training game.

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.