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Skenes eyes Classic glory, but leaving something special behind BRADENTON, Fla. -- It takes long enough to drive from LECOM Park to West Palm Beach that many players draw upon their veteran status to avoi...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Former Pirates prospect making his case with Blue Jays for a big-league debut in 2026 Back in 2024 when the Toronto Blue Jays dealt utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline, they received a...

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Every Pirates player participating in the World Baseball Classic (and fans' worry level) Like the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic provides an opportunity to represent one’s home country and to gain personal and national accl...

5 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates Release 2024 MLB Draft Duo PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some top prospects from the 2024 MLB Draft still with the franchise, but they recently let go of tw...

7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Carmen Mlodzinski - Vying for rotation spot Mlodzinski is competing for a spot in the Pirates' rotation, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Mlodzinski is getting another chance to work as a starter, a role he held at the start of 2025 before shifting to the bullpen. He was more effective as a reliever, and the Pirates have a strong projected rotation with several depth options -a combination that could ultimately lead Mlodzinski back to the bullpen to begin 2026. He's made one start so far this spring, striking out three while allowing only one hit across two shutout innings.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bubba Chandler - Struggles with control again Chandler allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks with two strikeouts across 1.1 innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Chandler has struggled in two spring appearances, walking seven across only 3.0 innings of work. He surrendered free passes to the first two batters he faced Saturday, though he nearly worked out of the jam. There's no indication that Chandler's spot in the Priates' rotation is in jeopardy, but he hasn't had a strong start to the exhibition season.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Slugger Reveals Why He Chose Pirates In Free Agency All-Star Ryan O'Hearn explains why he picked the Pittsburgh Pirates in free agency.

12 HOURS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Braxton Ashcraft - Three clean innings Ashcraft threw 3.0 scoreless innings while walking one, allowing one hit and striking out two in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Ashcraft entered the spring with a presumed spot in Pittsburgh's rotation, and his work through two exhibition starts seems to have confirmed that. He ramped up to three innings and 38 pitches Saturday, and he's now allowed one earned run with a 3:1 K:BB across five total frames.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz - Having strong spring Cruz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Cruz's home run in the fifth inning was his first of the spring, though he's otherwise had a solid start to the exhibition season. He has seven hits across 13 at-bats, while striking out four times in 15 plate appearances. Cruz has also chipped in three stolen bases while getting several chances to lead off early on in Grapefruit League action.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals reportedly in contract talks with former Mets, Pirates 361 stolen base free agent | Sporting News This could be an interesting spring addition for the Royals.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Recently traded former Red Sox prospect is asserting himself in Pirates' outfield mix Former Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia became a fan favorite in Boston, and it sounds like he's already do...

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Former Pirates manager reacts to investment he didn't get to see The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Thursday, marking the team's Grapefruit League-best fifth win already this spring. Bu...

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Does a teenage debut mean great things ahead? Griffin could be latest test When MLB Pipeline's No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin launched not one, but two home runs over the replica Green Monster and out of JetBlue Park...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

MLB prospect expert foreshadows Pirates' possible aggression with Konnor Griffin If we're being honest, the biggest X-factor for the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season might be Konnor Griffin. The No. 1 prospect in all of ba...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne pairs chic leather pants with YSL sling for LSU's alumni homecoming Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne retired from gymnastics last year after completing her collegiate tenure with the LSU Tigers.

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Former MLB pitcher sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting his in-laws

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Serafini has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting of his wife's parents

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Oneil Cruz is forcing Pirates to rethink plans with leadoff hitter in 2026 If you’re Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly, the conversation around the leadoff spot shouldn’t even be complicated anymore. On paper, Sp...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

The MLB under-25 championship belt: Can any young star unseat Paul Skenes? Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has cemented his claim as the best young star in MLB, but he has some competition — even from within his...

1 DAY AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Old Pirates Paul Skenes trade rumor even more absurd as Yankees top prospect tumbles The New York Yankees are looking silly right now for their valuation of outfield prospect Spencer Jones, whom New York reportedly made untou...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Who Should Pirates Extend First: Konnor Griffin Or Paul Skenes? Which young star should the Pittsburgh Pirates prioritize giving a contract extension to: Konnor Griffin or Paul Skenes?

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

In MLB and the NFL, strength runs in the Mangum family BRADENTON, Fla. -- If the family bloodline had any say, Jake Mangum would be studying routes instead of spray charts right now. His father,...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates predicted to make unexpected trade for $17 million, 56-homer slugger | Sporting News This would be a truly unexpected trade deadline move for the Pirates.

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MLB star pitcher claims USA's 'dominance' before World Baseball Classic The 2026 World Baseball Classic has the potential to deliver more glory for Team USA after the country's recent Winter Olympics success, and...

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Pirates Rookie Pitcher Named 2026 Breakout Candidate Eno Sarris named Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler as one of his top breakout pitchers for 2026.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates

The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day, manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday before Peralta had three...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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