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Pirates' Don Kelly Addresses Andrew McCutchen's Departure

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen have been together for a large part of recent history, but that isn't the case this season. McCutchen signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, made official on March 6.

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Andrew McCutchen Still Facing Challenge After Signing With Rangers

Andrew McCutchen and the Texas Rangers recently agreed to a minor league contract. It seemed as if McCutchen was destined to retire with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the former MVP ended up landing a deal with Texas at 39 years old.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Recent Trade Opens Door for Pittsburgh Pirates Relief Prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates added multiple relief pitching prospects to their 40-man roster this past offseason. The most notable was Brandan Bidois. The next best was right-hander Ryan Harbin.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Five Predictions for the Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Season

The 2026 season is just around the corner, which means Pittsburgh Pirates baseball is almost back. The last two seasons have been about as disappointing as they can get.

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Joey Bart News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Mock Joey Bart Trade to Replenish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pitching

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a catching conundrum. They have four backstops on their 40-man roster. Henry Davis is slated to be their primary answer behind the dish.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 6

Pirates Drop Split Squad Games vs. Phillies, Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got decent showings from their starting pitchers, but struggled massively afterwards in both of their split quad games.

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Andrew McCutchen gets 100% real on signing with Rangers after Pirates falling out

Andrew McCutchen is embarking on an entirely new journey in his career. He just signed with the Texas Rangers after a bitter fallout with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 6

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Gets Another Shot vs. Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler hasn't had the Spring Training that he's wanted so far, but Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect has another chance to show what's made him so highly touted.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 6

Pirates' Don Kelly Addresses Addition of Tyler Callihan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising addition during Spring Training, giving manager Don Kelly an extra option. The Pirates traded right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds for utility prospect Tyler Callihan on March 4, their first trade during 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.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 6

Pirates Players React to Andrew McCutchen's Departure

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen isn't with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season and has decided to take his talents elsewhere in 2026. McCutchen reportedly signed with the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal, giving him a chance to make the major league roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 6

Pirates Reveal Preliminary 2026 Spring Breakout Game Roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have their roster ready for the annual Spring Breakout Game in 2026, with their best prospects featuring in the outing.

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Tyler Callihan News / Bucs Dugout / March 6

Pirates Prospect Update: Pittsburgh acquires Tyler Callihan

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan with National League Central division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds. In exchange for Callihan the Pirates sent pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Reds.

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Andrew McCutchen taking his Rangers move very seriously in social media video

Andrew McCutchen is going to wear some new threads after signing a minor league deal with the American League West club Texas Rangers. But he’s also grabbed attention with a different outfit change.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin News at Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hopeful the franchise will take a step in the right direction this year. Pittsburgh finished with a losing record in 2025 for the seventh consecutive season. However, there are some reasons for optimism.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 5

Pirates Winning Streak Ends With Loss to Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong showing so far in the Grapefruit League, but suffered a surprising defeat. The Pirates lost 3-2 to the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Ex-player calls Pirates out for not signing Andrew McCutchen with Konnor Griffin example

The Pittsburgh Pirates decided not to bring Andrew McCutchen back for his 18th season in MLB. That decision apparently isn’t sitting well with a former player, who called out the organization for missing an opportunity to have a true veteran help develop Konnor Griffin.

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.

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Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / March 5

A Konnor Griffin Extension Could Define the Pirates’ Next Era

Konnor Griffin may not be far from the major leagues, and that reality is beginning to raise an important question for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the past several weeks, industry chatter has begun to surface about the possibility of a long-term extension for the consensus #1 prospect in baseball.

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.