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Despite Key Improvements, Pirates Still Enter 2026 With Major Question Marks Even after dramatically improving over the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates still have some concerning question marks this year.

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How Paul Skenes pranked Jake Mangum with lots and lots of buttercream BRADENTON, Fla. -- Paul Skenes has been Rookie of the Year and a Cy Young Award winner in the National League. Apparently he’s also now a pr...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates becoming MLB's hottest betting team for surprising reason The Pirates certainly won’t be world-beaters in 2026, but the Bucs are starting to turn a few heads. Paul Skenes on the mound, Konnor Griffi...

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Who is Jameson Taillon's wife? Meet Claire, longtime love of Team Canada's starting pitcher at World Baseball Classs Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010, Jameson Taillon was handed his big league debut in 2016.

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MLB Gameday: Red Sox 7, Pirates 9 Final Score (03/08/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Pirates at LECOM Park

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Jack Brannigan - Sent to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Brannigan (nose) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Brannigan has been out of action since suffering a fractured nose after being hit in the face by a bad hop while playing the field in his Grapefruit League debut back on Feb. 22. The injury isn't considered significant, but it's an unfortunate setback for Brannigan after the 24-year-old infielder missed the final three months of the 2025 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. The Pirates haven't revealed if Brannigan will be ready for game action by the time spring training concludes, so he could open the season on Indianapolis' 7-day injured list.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Harbin - Dispatched to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Harbin (lat) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Harbin isn't expected to resume throwing until at least early April after he sustained a right teres major muscle tear early in camp, so his demotion to Triple-A was fully anticipated. Indianapolis is likely to place Harbin on its 7-day injured list shortly before the International League season gets underway.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates GM Addresses Konnor Griffin Plan PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is pushing for a spot on th...

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Cherington on the Griffin question, the rotation and the outfield BRADENTON, Fla. -- Ben Cherington knew it was coming. Both in Spring Training and again Sunday morning. It’s the wildly popular and much-dis...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Red Sox at Pirates game on 03/08/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Pirates at LECOM Park

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How Ben Cherington Addressed Pirates' Konnor Griffin Decision Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates face a difficult choice regarding Konnor Griffin’s Opening Day assignment. The 19-year-old phenom...

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Pirates Manager Explains Why He 'Gets Chills' Representing Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly explains what it means to him to represent the city and what he wants to see from his team this year.

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Don Kelly Describes 'Fierce' Position Battle Raging At Pirates Spring Training Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly discussed a key position battle unfolding between Nick Yorke and Nick Gonzales.

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Don Kelly Reveals How He's Building New Winning Culture With Pirates Don Kelly is focused on bringing winning baseball back to the Pittsburgh Pirates this season after years of rebuilding.

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Pirates Manager Reveals What Impresses Him About Konnor Griffin Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly explains what stands out to him about MLB's consensus top prospect Konnor Griffin.

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Former first-round pick turning spring chances into Pirates roster pressure When the Pirates acquired Nick Yorke in the Quinn Priester trade at the 2024 deadline, some of the shine had already worn off the young pros...

20 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Termarr Johnson Impressing Manager in Spring Training PITTSBURGH — Termarr Johnson has a big season ahead of him for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he's shown improvements so far in Spring Training....

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

What's happened and what's in store at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, March 8.

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WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

Don Kelly Explains How Role Has Evolved With Pirates Over Time Don Kelly reveals the difference between being a manager vs. field manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Don Kelly Reveals What Excites Him Most About 2026 Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly reveals what excites him about the team this season.

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Thomas Harrington - Works four scoreless innings Harrington allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two across 4.0 scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Impact This marked Harrington's second appearance of the spring, and he worked efficiently while ramping up to 44 pitches. He put 29 of those in the strike zone, while punching out Riley Greene and Colt Keith. Harrington has now allowed one earned run across six innings while striking out two and walking three this spring. He has an outside chance to earn a rotation role to begin the season, but he will more likely begin the campaign at Triple-A Indianapolis.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Barco - New pitch mix Barco added a changeup, sweeper and sinker to his pitch mix this offseason, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Barco featured a fastball, spltter and slider during his brief big-league debut at the end of 2025, but believed he needed to add to his arsenal to stick in the rotation. He threw six changeups among his 57 pitches in Saturday's Grapefruit League outing against the Tigers, during which he surrendered three earned runs across three innings while striking out three and walking one. Despite the bumpy outing, Barco showed improved control, registering his first appearance of the spring without giving up multiple free passes.

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Unique path, confidence has led Justin Lawrence to key relief role for Pirates LAKELAND, Fla. — Justin Lawrence was staring at a 3-0 count in the fifth inning Saturday against Tigers catcher Jake Rogers at Joker Marchan...

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'Thought I had me a little single': Latest Griffin-McGonigle clash features robbery LAKELAND, Fla. -- The ball jumped off Konnor Griffin’s bat looking like another hard-hit line drive for baseball’s top prospect. “I thought...

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Oneil Cruz's 450-Foot Home Run At World Baseball Classic Turns Heads Pittsburgh Pirates fans think Oneil Cruz could be in store for a big year after seeing his 450-foot home run at the World Baseball Classic.

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