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On YouTubeHunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14
Why Hunter Barco's New Pitch Mix Matters More Than His Spring ERA
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco has a big season ahead of him and underwent an important winter, focused on improving his pitch mix.
Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Jhostynxon Garcia Powers Pirates Past Tigers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need power for this upcoming season and Jhostynxon Garcia showed he could provide just that in their most recent Spring Training contest.
Mike Clevinger News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates' Mike Clevinger Gets Second Spring Start vs. Tigers
PITTSBURGH — Mike Clevinger is aiming for a spot on the Opening Day roster with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he'll get another chance to earn that. Clevinger starts for the Pirates in their upcoming Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
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?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0: A Changing Bullpen
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until Opening Day and still have some big decisions to make for the Opening Day roster. The
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates Take UC Santa Barbara Pitcher in Latest Mock Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken many pitchers high in MLB Drafts and it wouldn't come as a surprise to see them do that again. Carlos Collazo
Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Pirates' Ben Cherington Looking For More Offseason Additions
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong offseason so far in adding to their roster, but they aren't quite done yet. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke with the media back on March 8 and said that they aren't finished with offseason moves and they are always going to try to make their team better overall.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13
Former Pirates Manager Has No Ill Will Towards Fan Base
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled the past decade and no one knows that more than previous manager Derek Shelton. Shelton, who took over
Hunter Barco News / Bucs Dugout / March 13
Pirates Prospect Update: Hunter Barco primed to have big year 
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fleshing out what their roster is going to look like when the regular season rolls around, and one pitcher could find himself on the final roster after Spring Training.
Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13
Livvy Dunne cast in 'Baywatch' reboot: 'Time to get to work!'
This role represents a new chapter for the athlete-turned-influencer as she expands into acting.
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 12
The Pirates Only Have One Option Left If They Want Another Starting Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation is mostly set. Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Mitch Keller, and Braxton Ashcraft make up their 1-4. The fifth spot is still up for grabs, and the competition is mainly between three hurlers.
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.
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12
Bubba Chandler Dominates in Pirates Win Over Braves
PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler had been aiming for a dominant start in Spring Training and he got that in this recent outing vs. the Atlanta Braves. Chandler
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12
Pirates Announce Third Round of Spring Training Cuts
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made more roster decisions, as they shorten their Spring Training squad moving forward. The Pirates announced
Pittsburgh 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
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12
What Pirates Spring Training Lineup Adjustments Tell Us to Expect Opening Day
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just two weeks until they start their first game of 2026, with the remaining time in Spring Training a crucial period for them.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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 / Yardbarker / March 1
Will Konnor Griffin join rare company, play his way onto Pirates’ Opening Day roster?
At age 19, Griffin is already showcasing a capacity to play at the big-league level.
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