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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?
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 / Inside The Diamonds / March 21
Did the Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Fix Their Biggest Problem This Offseason?
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished 20 games below .500 last season, ending the year at 71–91 and last in the NL Central. What makes that record even more frustrating is that the pitching wasn’t the problem.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Pirates Assign Konnor Griffin To Minor League Camp
The Pirates announced that star prospect Konnor Griffin has been reassigned to the team’s minor league spring camp. Barring something surprising like a last-minute contract extension, the transaction seems to confirm that Griffin won’t be part of Pittsburgh’s Opening Day roster.
Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / March 21
Pittsburgh Pirates make expected move with Konnor Griffin
Despite the buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, he was expected to begin the season in the minor leagues. That became official on Saturday.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Paul Skenes Leads Pirates in Win Over Blue Jays
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes made his first start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in more than a month and showed exactly why he's the man for Opening Day Skenes threw four scoreless innings for the Pirates in their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
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 21
Optioned Pirates Players to Watch Later
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training with a boatload of players, like every team. However, only 26 get to make the Opening Day roster. Many of the players who went into camp with the Bucs were only prospects.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Pirates Announce Two Big Spring Training Roster Cuts
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another round of Spring Training roster cuts and perhaps their most significant so far. The Pirates announced that they optioned outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan to Triple-A Indianapolis on March 21.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Pirates Talking Massive Contract Extension for Konnor Griffin
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin and see him as the future of their franchise. The Pirates reportedly have discussed a big-time contract extension with Griffin, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com .
Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 21
Pirates May Have the Best Power Hitting Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have built one of the best farm systems in baseball with one of their young prospects showing some of the best power not just in the minor leagues, but the sport as well.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21
Pirates’ Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with 102.4 MPH pitch
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with a 102.4 MPH first pitch during the Spring Breakout game on Friday against the Detroit Tigers prospects at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.
Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 20
Tony Blanco Jr.'s Grand Slam Propels Pirates Past Tigers Prospects
Tony Blanco Jr. delivered the defining swing of the night, crushing a go-ahead grand slam in a eight-run third inning that propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates prospects to a 8-7 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers prospects in Friday night’s MLB Spring Breakout game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
Seth Hernandez Shows Shades of Skenes in Spring Breakout Game
MLB’s Spring Breakout games give prospects a chance to shine. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent some of their most talented prospects to the Spring Breakout game against the Detroit Tigers.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Paul Skenes makes ‘not good enough’ confession after Team USA’s World Baseball Classic loss
It will take some time for the sting of losing to Venezuela in the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to wear off for Paul Skenes and the rest of Team USA.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / March 19
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates swung for hitting help over the winter, bringing in multiple former All-Stars in an attempt to break through in 2026. Those fresh faes will look to supply Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and company with run support in what will be a critical season for the Bucs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
Backup Catcher’s Hot Spring Puts Pirates in Difficult Spot
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering this season with Henry Davis as their primary backstop. He has made some serious defensive improvements and, hopefully, can take a step forward offensively in 2026.
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.
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.
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