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Oneil Cruz in a helmet

Oneil Cruz assigns blame for his brutal misplays against the Mets

Oneil Cruz found himself in the crosshairs of irate Pittsburgh Pirates fans on Thursday after his fielding blunders against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.  After the game, he tried to put the blame for his errors on something …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day

The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to …

Konnor Griffin smiling

Fans are not happy with Pirates’ decision on top prospect Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a decision on Saturday that left a lot of their fans deeply disappointed. The Pirates demoted top prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp on Saturday, the team announced. That means he will not make the Opening Day …

Pirates' Seth Hernandez stuns Tigers' Max Clark with 102.4 MPH pitch.

Pirates’ Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with 102.4 MPH pitch

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez left Max Clark stunned with a 102.4 MPH first pitch during the Spring Breakout game on Friday against the Detroit Tigers prospects at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in …

Pittsburgh Pirates legend and baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski.

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89. The Pirates announced his passing on Saturday. Mazeroski …

Mariners star Eugenio Suarez at a press conference after Game 5 of the ALCS

Eugenio Suarez linked to 3 teams in MLB free agency

The MLB free agency period has started to cool down ever since Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette signed their new deals. However, one big bat available is third baseman Eugenio Suarez. He spent the last portion of the 2025 season with the Seattle Mariners …

Andrew McCutchen looking on

Andrew McCutchen calls out Pirates for snubbing him

Andrew McCutchen is not happy with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a lack of acknowledgement before the potential end of his career. Some Pirates fans were not happy that McCutchen, who is currently a free agent, has not been re-signed by the Pirates and …

A Pittsburgh Pirates cap

Pirates break a crazy streak of cheapness with latest free agent signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally managed to snap their own streak of tightness. Word broke on Tuesday that the Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn in free agency. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that O’Hearn has gotten a …

A Pittsburgh Pirates cap

Pirates close to trade for 2-time All-Star

The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently serious about trying to upgrade their roster this offseason. The Pirates are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, according to reports. The Rays would receive two …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Pirates GM makes a notable statement about Paul Skenes’ future

The sharks circling the waters right now for Paul Skenes may just have to keep on circling. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke with the media on Tuesday during GM meetings in Las Vegas, Nev. During his media session, Cherington …

Paul Skenes in a Pirates hat

Report: Pirates considering surprise move with Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their free-spending ways or an aggressive willingness to keep top young players around long-term. They may be making an exception for ace pitcher Paul Skenes. Pirates pregame and postgame host Dan Zangrilli …

Brian Cashman at a press conference

Yankees acquire 2-time All-Star pitcher in trade

One of the top relief pitchers available on the trade market is headed to the New York Yankees. The Yankees on Thursday acquired right-handed reliever David Bednar in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports. Bednar has …

Oneil Cruz in a helmet

Pirates open to an Oneil Cruz trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates are open to the possibility of trading Oneil Cruz. MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand reported on Wednesday night that teams have reached out to the Pirates to inquire about Cruz. Feisand says the team will listen to trade …

Paul Skenes in a Pirates hat

Insane stat shows how little support Paul Skenes has received from Pirates

Paul Skenes has once again been dominant for the Pittsburgh Pirates in his second MLB season, but you would never know that by looking at the star pitcher’s record. Skenes had a no decision (his fifth in his last six starts) after pitching five …

Phillies fan shirts

Phillies fan pays tribute to infamous scorebug with great T-shirt

A pair of Philadelphia Phillies fans went viral on Saturday for the T-shirts they wore to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The two fans, one of them wearing a Phillies hat, were both …

Bryce Harper checking his swing

Phillies benefit from horrible check swing call in win over Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies’ late-inning rally on Friday night got a little bit of help from the umpiring crew. Philadelphia pulled off a come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. The …

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