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Why the Pirates' Catcher Battle Isn't as Open as It Looks

Why the Pirates' Catcher Battle Isn't as Open as It Looks

On paper, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem to have a logjam at catcher. Four players with legitimate claims to playing time reported to camp this spring. The competition, by all accounts, appears wide open.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23
Bryce Harper has praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin. 

Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
Pirates Non-Roster Invitee May Surprise Again

Pirates Non-Roster Invitee May Surprise Again

Pittsburgh Pirates non-roster spring training invitee Alika Williams seemingly has more baseball lives than a cat. Williams didn’t play in the major leagues in 2025 and was released by the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on January 16.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 23
Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected

Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected

The Pittsburgh Pirates' already formidable rotation could get even stronger by the end of May.

Pirates Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor League Deal
Former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has had an underrated career
Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
Bubba Chandler Struggles as Pirates Lose to Yankees

Bubba Chandler Struggles as Pirates Lose to Yankees

PITTSBURGH — Top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler didn't have the first Spring Training start he wanted for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chandler gave up four earned runs over 1.2 innings pitched in a 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees at LECOM Park in Bradenton, serving as the first defeat for the Pirates in the Grapefruit League.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
The Non-Obvious Pirates Player Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Non-Obvious Pirates Player Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Pittsburgh Pirates reported to spring training with most bullpen spots spoken for at the top. Dennis Santana will again lock down the ninth. Gregory Soto slots in as the left-handed setup man, while Isaac Mattson will likely take that role as righty.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
Pirates Relief Pitcher Missing Start of Season With Injury

Pirates Relief Pitcher Missing Start of Season With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have only just begun Spring Training, but won't have one of their relief pitchers for the foreseeable future. Pirates

Carson Fulmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 23
Pirates Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor League Deal

Pirates Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have signed right-hander Carson Fulmer to a minor league contract, reports Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Fulmer, a client of Icon Sports Management, receives an invite to big league spring training and has already arrived at Pirates camp.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
Pirates' Paul Skenes First Spring Training Start Revealed

Pirates' Paul Skenes First Spring Training Start Revealed

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes has a long season ahead of him and will finally take the mound for the first time in 2026 against an opposing team.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Earns Praise From NL MVP

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Earns Praise From NL MVP

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is the consensus top prospect in all of baseball and players across the league are catching on to the 19-year old's talent.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'
Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen
Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 23
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Faces First Spring Training Test

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Faces First Spring Training Test

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler heads into his first full season with the Pittsburgh Pirates with high hopes and big expectations on him to become the next ace for the franchise.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
The Pirates’ best mid-season addition is already in the organization

The Pirates’ best mid-season addition is already in the organization

The Pittsburgh Pirates are (hopefully) going to be contenders this year. They’ve added multiple MLB-proven hitters this past offseason to help support their strong pitching staff.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 22
Pirates Defeat Rays in Spring Training Home Opener

Pirates Defeat Rays in Spring Training Home Opener

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates fell behind early, but rallied later on to get the win in their Spring Training home opener. The Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla., scoring all their runs in three innings in their first home game of Grapefruit League play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 22
Esmerlyn Valdez Grand Slam Powers Pirates Past Phillies

Esmerlyn Valdez Grand Slam Powers Pirates Past Phillies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a big hit and got one from one of their fastest rising prospects. Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez hit a grand slam

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ most interesting non-top 30 prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ most interesting non-top 30 prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a very stacked farm system. Baseball America ranked their system as the best in baseball. MLB Pipeline’s poll showed that baseball executives see the Pirates’ system as the most underrated.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / February 22
'I See Landmines All Over The Field' – MLB Analyst Expects Pirates To Struggle Defensively

'I See Landmines All Over The Field' – MLB Analyst Expects Pirates To Struggle Defensively

The 2025 campaign was another uninspiring season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They ended the year on a 71-91 record to take fifth place in the National League Central for a second straight year.

Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / February 21
Dodgers Claim Former Pirates Outfielder Off Waivers

Dodgers Claim Former Pirates Outfielder Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not done polishing off their roster, as they claimed former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers on Saturday, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided.

Jack Suwinski News / The Forkball / February 21
Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers After Pirates DFA

Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers After Pirates DFA

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding a left-handed power bat with upside but recent struggles.

Rob Manfred News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21
Rob Manfred releases statement after passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski

Rob Manfred releases statement after passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski

Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates icon and Hall of Fame second baseman, is being remembered across Major League Baseball following his passing at age 89 on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / February 21
Bill Mazeroski, hero of Pirates' 1960 World Series win, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, hero of Pirates' 1960 World Series win, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, a defensive-minded second baseman whose home run ended the 1960 World Seres, died at age 89. The Hall of Famer's death was announced Saturday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only team he played for in his 17 seasons in the major leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski dies at 89

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.

Pirates manager fondly remembers Mazeroski
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Members of the 'Game 7 Gang' remember Mazeroski
Pirates fans share personal tributes in wake of Mazeroski's death
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21
Pirates Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passes away at 89

Pirates Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passes away at 89

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost one of their most renowned players. Bill Mazeroski passed away at the age of 89, per MLB.com. Mazeroski is a Hall of Famer who helped the Bucs win the 1960 World Series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / February 21
Pittsburgh Pirates Legend Has Died This Weekend At 89

Pittsburgh Pirates Legend Has Died This Weekend At 89

With Opening Day roughly a month away, the Pittsburgh Pirates had heartbreaking news to share with their fan base. Former Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski has sadly passed away at the age of 89.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 20
Andrew McCutchen has had an underrated career

Former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has had an underrated career

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen has quietly put together an impressive career, even if he is unable to find another major league opportunity.

MLBPA picks their new head after Tony Clark’s resignation
Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation
Veteran MLB umpire retires after having ‘worst performance ever’
MLB offseason grades: How the Dodgers, Yankees and others fared this offseason
The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 19
Pirates’ Rising Star Has Chance to Be Game-Changer in 2026

Pirates’ Rising Star Has Chance to Be Game-Changer in 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a very productive offseason, adding players such as Marcell Ozuna, Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn in trades and free agency.

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