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On YouTubePaul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
Paul Skenes among 4 Team USA players on All-WBC Team
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is now complete, but man, it did not disappoint. Venezuela defeated the United States on Tuesday night to become WBC champions for the very first time.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 18
Pirates 2026 Spring Breakout Roster Announced
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some of the best future talent in baseball and will showcase that in an upcoming game. The Pirates revealed their final roster for the Spring Breakout Game, a Spring Training game where two MLB teams put out some of their best prospects against each other.
Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / March 18
Konnor Griffin Has Nothing Left To Prove This Spring
Back on November 18th, 2025, ESPN’s Jeff Passan dropped an earth-shattering article in relation to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this story, Passan first tied the Pirates to Kyle Schwarber, which obviously became the biggest headline from the article.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 18
Pirates' Paul Skenes Receives Gift from USA National Soccer Team
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes' performances for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic earned respect not just from baseball fans this month, but also from national players in other sports.
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 18
Pirates Send Pitcher to Minor League Camp
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue bringing their roster down to compliance in Spring Training, as Opening Day is just a week away. The Pirates announced that they reassigned right-handed pitcher Noah Murdock to minor league camp on March 17, marking another cut to their roster this spring.
Joe LaSorsa News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 18
Pirates Could Lose Breakout Reliever Because of Interesting Contract Clause
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have competition for their bullpen on Opening Day and one intriguing option has come up via how their contract works.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 18
Team USA pretended the WBC mattered, but its actions told different story
Instead of hiring a qualified manager, USA went with Mark DeRosa who consistently exposed himself for being completely out of his element as a leader and decision-maker.
Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17
Joe La Sorsa Has Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Deal
Left-hander Joe La Sorsa has an upward mobility clause at the end of spring training in his minor league deal with the Pirates, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston.
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 17
Pirates' Mitch Keller Struggles Massively in Loss to Astros
PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller has pitched well in Spring Training so far, but he had his worst outing by far in the Pittsburgh Pirates' most recent game. Keller gave up four hits, four walks and six earned runs over four innings of work, as the Pirates lost 10-1 to the Houston Astros at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Will Konnor Griffin make Opening Day roster? Pirates pitcher hopes so
It has been an exciting spring training for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. Griffin has shown Major League Baseball fans why he is considered the sport’s top prospect.
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 / March 17
Pirates Complete Fifth Round of Spring Training Cuts
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue bringing their roster down with compliance before Opening Day next week. The Pirates announced that they optioned
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Finishes Off Strong Showing at WBC
PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz has a crucial season ahead of him for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he had to represent the country he loves on the biggest stage beforehand.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 17
Pirates' Paul Skenes Making One More Spring Training Start
PITTSBURGH — It's been some time since Paul Skenes took the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he'll do so again in Spring Training. Skenes will start for the Pirates, as they take on the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 16
Pirates Offense Falters in Defeat to Twins
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't get much going offensively in their most recent Spring Training contest, resulting in another defeat. The Pirates suffered a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., marking their second straight defeat and consecutive game with just one run scored.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 16
Pirates Reveal Fourth Round of Spring Training Cuts
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made more roster cuts in Spring Training, as they get closer to an idea of who will make the Opening Day roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / March 16
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 03/16/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a successful spring so far with a 15-7 record in Grapefruit League play. Today, they will send Noah Davis to the mound to face the Minnesota Twins and Joe Ryan.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16
Paul Skenes’ Pirates teammate says what we are all thinking about him at WBC
On Sunday, Team USA advanced further into the ongoing World Baseball Classic with a narrow win over Team Dominican Republic to make it to the final of the tournament.
Konnor Griffin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 15
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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.
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