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MLB Team Employee Gets In Bloody Fistfight With Fan

The Pittsburgh Pirates just can't seem to catch a break - on and off the field. Last week, a man named Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park after leaning over the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right center field.

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Pirates Face Potential Historic Decision Amid $400 Million Paul Skenes Prediction

The Pittsburgh Pirates rank 28th in the MLB in 2025 salary cash totals according to Spotrac, but are they willing to change that business model someday in order to retain superstar starting pitcher Paul Skenes?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 6

Pirates fan, ex-college football player who fell during game takes 1st steps

The former college football player who fell from the stands during a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game has taken his first steps as he looks to recover from the serious injuries he sustained in the fall, according to his GoFundMe page.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Pirates suspend stadium employee for whipping fan with belt

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken action against a PNC Park employee who was seen on video whipping a fan with his belt during a recent game. In the video that circulated on social media Monday, the park employee is seen confronting a fan, then throwing punches at him.

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 6

Pittsburgh Pirates employee fights fan at PNC Park, uses belt as weapon

Things got physical during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-San Diego Padres game at PNC Park. No, not between players on the field, but in the concourse between a game day employee and a fan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Pirates news: Fan who fell 21 feet takes literal major ‘steps’ in ‘long’ recovery

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who tragically fell 21 feet during a game last Wednesday is now showing signs of improvement after being in critical condition, per NBCNews.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / May 6

Pirates’ $60 million pitcher linked to trade idea with Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates could make a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Pittsburgh Pirates could become sellers on the trade market this summer considering the fact that the team is in last place in the NL Central.

Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / May 6

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Delivers Historic 100 MPH Outfield Assist

Oneil Cruz's transition to the outfield hasn't been without its speed bumps, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star showed a major flash Monday night. The Pirates entered the sixth inning leading the St.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 6

Paul Skenes, slumping Pirates look to find footing vs. Cards

The Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to ace Paul Skenes to try to snap their longest losing skid of the season on Tuesday night when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 6

Tommy Pham signing another Ben Cherington Pirates blunder

Pham is one of many reasons why Cherington’s Time as Pirates GM is running out I don’t need to say too much about how bad Tommy Pham’s tenure has been with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Spun / May 5

Promising Major Update On Fan Who Fell At Pirates Game

The fan who fell from a 21-foot wall onto the PNC Park field has made promising progress in his recovery. Kavan Markwood, a former college football player, slipped off the bleacher's railing onto the outfield warning track during Wednesday's Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / May 5

Pirates fan update: Promising news emerges on former CFB player who fell over PNC Park railing

The former college football player who fell from the top of a 21-foot high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last week took his first steps on Monday.

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Pirates look for spark from struggling offense vs. Cards

It has been a miserable start to the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They've won just 12 of their first 35 games, sit in last place in the National League Central, and own the third-worst record in the majors.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Injured Pirates fan making ‘significant progress’ amid $27K GoFundMe

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who recently fell from the stands onto the warning track during a game is getting better. Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates-Chicago Cubs game in late April.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 4

Fallen Pirates fan 'awake, alert,' statement reads

The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who plunged 21 feet onto the warning track in right field at PNC Park this week is recovering, according to a statement on Saturday that accompanied his GoFundMe page.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Pirates place former Gold Glove winner on IL

Right-hander Justin Lawrence was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rainey on the 40-man roster, while Rainey’s active roster spot will come at the expense of infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 5/2/25

The Pirates had a tough series with the Chicago Cubs. They will host the Padres this weekend for a three-game series. The Pirates enter the weekend with a 12-20 record and are in last place in the NL Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

Pirates Call Up Triple-A Shortstop Peguero, Send Down Pitcher Stratton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled shortstop Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned pitcher Hunter Stratton to Indianapolis. Peguero, 24, was the key piece acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Starling Marte in 2020, in Ben Cherington’s first trade upon becoming Pirates general manager.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 2