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Pirates sign ex-Dodgers champion pitcher in free agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding a player with a ring on his finger. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Thursday that the Pirates have signed veteran reliever Caleb Ferguson. The lefty Ferguson is getting a one-year deal from …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …