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'Paul Skenes Has To Change His Approach' – Former MLB Star Drops Important Message Ahead Of DR Showdown

Paul Skenes was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic last year. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace certainly lived up to the billing on his WBC debut against Mexico earlier this week.

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Pirates Pitcher Takes Batted Ball to Head

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitcher deal with a potential serious injury in their most recent outing. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski took a batted ball to the head in the Pirates 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Merchant Field on March 13.

Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 14

Why Hunter Barco's New Pitch Mix Matters More Than His Spring ERA

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco has a big season ahead of him and underwent an important winter, focused on improving his pitch mix.

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Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Jhostynxon Garcia Powers Pirates Past Tigers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need power for this upcoming season and Jhostynxon Garcia showed he could provide just that in their most recent Spring Training contest.

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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.

Mike Clevinger News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Pirates' Mike Clevinger Gets Second Spring Start vs. Tigers

PITTSBURGH — Mike Clevinger is aiming for a spot on the Opening Day roster with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he'll get another chance to earn that. Clevinger starts for the Pirates in their upcoming Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Pirates Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0: A Changing Bullpen

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until Opening Day and still have some big decisions to make for the Opening Day roster. The

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Pirates Take UC Santa Barbara Pitcher in Latest Mock Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken many pitchers high in MLB Drafts and it wouldn't come as a surprise to see them do that again. Carlos Collazo

Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Pirates' Ben Cherington Looking For More Offseason Additions

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong offseason so far in adding to their roster, but they aren't quite done yet. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke with the media back on March 8 and said that they aren't finished with offseason moves and they are always going to try to make their team better overall.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 13

Former Pirates Manager Has No Ill Will Towards Fan Base

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled the past decade and no one knows that more than previous manager Derek Shelton. Shelton, who took over

Hunter Barco News / Bucs Dugout / March 13

Pirates Prospect Update: Hunter Barco primed to have big year

The Pittsburgh Pirates are fleshing out what their roster is going to look like when the regular season rolls around, and one pitcher could find himself on the final roster after 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.

Paul Skenes 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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

The Pirates Only Have One Option Left If They Want Another Starting Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation is mostly set. Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Mitch Keller, and Braxton Ashcraft make up their 1-4. The fifth spot is still up for grabs, and the competition is mainly between three hurlers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12

Pirates' Top Pitching Prospect Racks Up Strikeouts in Best Start of Spring

A lot of eyes have been on the Pittsburgh Pirates' highly touted shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin this spring. But one of the organization's other up-and-coming talents stood out in the team's latest spring training game.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12

Bubba Chandler Dominates in Pirates Win Over Braves

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler had been aiming for a dominant start in Spring Training and he got that in this recent outing vs. the Atlanta Braves. Chandler

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12

Pirates Announce Third Round of Spring Training Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made more roster decisions, as they shorten their Spring Training squad moving forward. The Pirates announced

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 12

Are the Spring Training results the real Bucs ?

The regular season is right around the corner for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With just a couple of games left in Spring Training, Pittsburgh has been playing

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12

What Pirates Spring Training Lineup Adjustments Tell Us to Expect Opening Day

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just two weeks until they start their first game of 2026, with the remaining time in Spring Training a crucial period for them.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12

Pirates Outfielder Named Dark Horse NL MVP Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong outfield heading into the 2026 season, but one player has a chance to be one of the best in baseball.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 12

Pirates' Paul Skenes 2026 Salary Revealed

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes heads into his second full MLB season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will make far less than what he's worth. Skenes will earn a salary of $1.085 million in 2026, according to Ethan Hullihen , which marks his third and final season of pre-arbitration, where most MLB teams pay their players near the minimum, $780,000.

Andrew McCutchen News / Bucs Dugout / March 12

Andrew McCutchen given unceremonious departure from Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates fans were dealt a massive blow last Thursday morning as news had broke out of Dallas that long time Bucco, Andrew McCutchen, is signing a Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers.