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Livvy Dunne watching Paul Skenes pitch

Video: Livvy Dunne had a profane reaction to George Springer’s home run off Paul Skenes

Livvy Dunne did not like what she saw (and heard) early in her boyfriend’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Dunne was among the thousands in attendance to watch the second game of the three-game series between the Pirates and …

Paul Skenes in the dugout

Paul Skenes had a moment with Oneil Cruz in the dugout after losing his no-hit bid

Paul Skenes pitched another gem on Tuesday, but it was not good enough for a no-hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace once again flirted with the rare pitching feat against the Colorado Rockies, but his no-hit bid was broken in the seventh inning by …

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Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly. Kelley received a one-game suspension, while pitcher Chris Devenski received three, which was later reduced to two, for the actions in Saturday’s game against the …

A Pittsburgh Pirates cap

Pirates post monstrous 10-run inning vs. Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates laid the lumber on the Washington Nationals on Monday with an inning for the ages. The Pirates had Paul Skenes on the mound, who historically hasn’t gotten a lot of run support throughout his young career. That …

Konnor Griffin smiling

Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with a historic contract extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be the home of shortstop Konnor Griffin for a long time.  The National League Central Division club announced on Sunday that it has agreed to a 9-year, $140 million contract extension with Griffin, via Jason Mackey of …

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 …

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