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Pirates' Paul Skenes Faces Strong Team Mexico Lineup

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes will make one of his most important appearances on a mound in his career for Team USA. Skenes makes his World Baseball Classic debut for Team USA, as they host Team Mexico in Pool Play at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

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The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent pitchers to reach the 200-strikeout milestone in one season for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates' Ben Cherington Explains Trading for Tyler Callihan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have still kept making moves this offseason, trying to make the best roster they can before Opening Day. The Pirates traded for Cincinnati Reds utility man Tyler Callihan, sending right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas in return on March 4, marking the first trade of Spring Training.

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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.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 9

Pirates Must Make Right Decision on Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the main focus for Pittsburgh Pirates fans for Spring Training and the team is aware of this too. Griffin is the consensus top prospect in baseball and at just 19 years old, he's pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster as the Pirates starting shortstop.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Fringe Players Lead the Way in Win Over Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates still have roster spots up for competition, and certain players stood out in their most recent Spring Training game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8

What Ben Cherington said about Konnor Griffin’s Pirates Opening Day roster chances

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a gem in shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin. Griffin has already turned heads during Major League Baseball’s spring training, with his powerful bat and solid defensive play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Make First Spring Training Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their roster, the first time doing so in Spring Training. The Pirates announced that they optioned both infielder Jack Brannigan and right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Harbin to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / March 8

Pirates Paul Skenes ranked 6th best player in baseball by ESPN

In his first two MLB seasons, Paul Skenes has won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and the NL Cy Young Award. Not bad! Before he embarks on

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 8

Pirates Starting Pitcher Battle Continues vs. Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their upcoming Grapefruit League matchup with two pitchers getting a chance to show they deserve the last spot in the starting rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

How One New Acquistion Could Fit Into the Pirates’ 2026 Plans

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently made a notable move, acquiring utility prospect Tyler Callihan from the Cincinnati Reds. In return, the Bucs sent right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas to Cincy.

Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Konnor Griffin to Triple-A?! Pirates May Do It for a Ridiculous Reason

There isn’t a single Pittsburgh Pirates fan who wouldn’t be thrilled to see Konnor Griffin open the year as the Bucs’ starting shortstop. He is the number one prospect in all of baseball, and for a good reason.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Oneil Cruz has hilarious reaction to World Baseball Classic home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been generating more buzz than usual this offseason, as fans gush over reigning National League Cy Young Paul Skenes and top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin.

Seth Hernandez News / Just Baseball / March 6

Seth Hernandez Is Ready for His First Professional Season

For any young prospect, making a professional debut can be a nerve-racking experience. The shift from amateur stardom to the daily grind of professional baseball brings bigger expectations, physical demands, and the pressure of proving you belong.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 6

Rangers sign former MVP to minor league deal

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

MLB organization willing to give NFL QB Kyler Murray a new home

Edwin Diaz sends message to Mets fans about signing with Dodgers

Vance Honeycutt putting himself back on Orioles prospect map

Five most impactful injuries heading into Opening Day

National League rookies to watch beyond Pirates SS Konnor Griffin

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 1