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Andrew McCutchen in the locker room

Andrew McCutchen shares great post after returning to Pirates

Andrew McCutchen is running it back with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025, and he celebrated the occasion with a great social media post. The Pirates on Monday shared that McCutchen would be returning to the team for a third straight season. He’s …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Pirates, Livvy Dunne offer insane bounty for rare Paul Skenes card

One lucky sports card collector is going to cash in big when they stumble across a unique Paul Skenes card in the coming weeks or months. This past Wednesday, Topps officially released 2024 Chrome Update to the public and the set includes more than …

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Pirates have ruthless timing with DFA of veteran slugger

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a move that can’t have been coincidence. Pittsburgh announced on Tuesday that they have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment. Infielder Liover Peguero is getting called up in a corresponding …

Domingo German on the bench

Infamous ex-Yankees pitcher gets DFA’d by his new team

Another MLB team has given up on embattled pitcher Domingo German. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Thursday that the Pittsburgh Pirates are designating the veteran right-hander German for assignment. The move spells the end of German’s …

Mark Cuban smiles

Mark Cuban reveals why he won’t buy Pittsburgh Pirates

Mark Cuban would love to own his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates, and fans in Pittsburgh would probably love to have Cuban own the team. But the 66-year-old part-owner of the Dallas Mavericks recently reiterated why that won’t be happening. The …

Olivia Dunne smiles

Livvy Dunne is fed up with Pirates after ugly loss

Livvy Dunne is finding out what a lot of Pittsburgh fans probably would have told her all along: rooting for the Pirates can be quite brutal. Dunne had a funny social media reaction after the Pirates blew a 10-3 lead and lost to the Chicago Cubs …

Oneil Cruz in a Pirates uniform

Pirates make surprising change to Oneil Cruz’s role

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a big change regarding highly-touted young shortstop Oneil Cruz. Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced Monday that Cruz will see time in center field for the remainder of the season. Cruz has never played the …

Michael A Taylor with a headset on

Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team

One former World Series champion was not able to replicate his success elsewhere in the National League. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Sunday that the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor on outright waivers. As a result, …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Will Pirates shut down Paul Skenes?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have faded from the playoff race, and that has raised questions about whether the team might shut down star pitcher Paul Skenes. Pirates manager Derek Shelton addressed that possibility on Thursday, and he firmly denied that he …

A Boston Red Sox hat

Red Sox acquire former 1st-round pick in trade with Pirates

The Boston Red Sox have acquired a young starting pitcher in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Monday that the Red Sox have agreed to send infield prospect Nick Yorke to Pittsburgh in exchange for right-hander …

Paul Skenes got incredible 9th-inning ovation vs. Cardinals

The Paul Skenes experience continued this week during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clash opposite the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Skenes on Tuesday had the longest outing of his young career. He had not pitched more than 7.0 …

Andrew McCutchen giving high fives to his Pirates teammates

Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence

Superstitious Pittsburgh Pirates fans may be inclined to thank announcers Greg Brown and Kevin Young for at least one run during their team’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen …

MLB had a poop matchup on first day back from All-Star break

On the very first day back from the All-Star break, the MLB resumed their "poop series" with a classic and thrilling "poop game."

Derek Shelton managing the Pirates

Pirates manager explains why he pulled Paul Skenes from no-hitter

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton explained Thursday why he removed pitcher Paul Skenes from a no-hit bid after seven innings. Skenes threw seven scoreless innings in the Pirates’ 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Fans livid over Pirates’ decision during Paul Skenes’ no-hit bid

The Pittsburgh Pirates infuriated baseball fans on Thursday with their controversial decision to pull Paul Skenes after seven no-hit innings. Skenes was dominant against the Milwaukee Brewers, striking out 11 over seven innings without allowing a …

PNC Park was hilariously unprepared for Pirates’ 7-homer game

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit way too many home runs for the team’s home stadium to handle Friday against the New York Mets. The Pirates clobbered seven home runs en route to a 14-2 win over the Mets at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was just the …

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