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On YouTubeOneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / April 23
Pirates need lineup consistency, Oneil Cruz to play everyday during hot stretch 
Cruz is hitting .236 this season while leading the league in stolen bases (10) and the Pirates in home runs (five). The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the City of Angels for six games to play the Angels and Dodgers on their first west coast trip.
Andrew McCutchen News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Andrew McCutchen Sends Clear Message to Angry Pirates Fan
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the more disappointing teams so far in 2025, as their failure to build a competitive squad around Paul Skenes for the second year in a row has led to a 9-15 start.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Reflects on ‘Cool Moment’ With Angels Legend Mike Trout
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes is a product of El Toro High School in Orange County, California. Now making a return to his hometown on the team's West Coast swing, Skenes was on the sidelines for Pittsburgh's 9-3 win at Angel Stadium.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Andrew Heaney News / Field Level Media / April 23
Andrew Heaney back on familiar turf as Pirates visit Angels
Andrew Heaney should feel right at home when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Andrew McCutchen News / Field Level Media / April 23
Andrew McCutchen, bullpen carry Pirates over Angels
Andrew McCutchen's three-run homer and five shutout innings by the bullpen lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22
Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes 7-word confession after meeting Mike Trout
Before taking the mound at Angel Stadium in Anaheim this Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had a surreal, full-circle moment. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year, now in his second MLB season, met one of his childhood idols, Mike Trout, per Alden González on X.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 22
Pirates create plan for long-time fans to receive complimentary Bucco Brick
Fans can sign up to claim their free brick online. For the last 25 years, the “Bucco Bricks” have been a special part of some Pittsburgh Pirates fans’ experience at PNC Park.
Termarr Johnson News / Bucs Dugout / April 22
Top prospect could join Pirates this year
The Pittsburgh Pirates could see one of their former top draft picks reach the major leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Termarr Johnson with the No.
Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / April 21
Pirates Should Send Struggling Outfielder Suwinski to Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is struggling mightily and might benefit from some time at Triple-A Indianapolis. It’s no secret that the Pirates offense has had a rocky start to the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Cherington, Myers, Steer
The Pirates have gotten off to a difficult start in 2025. The club is 8-15 overall, leaving them in last place in the NL Central and six games back of the division-leading Cubs.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
TV broadcast appears to cut audio of unflattering chant from Pirates fans
Pittsburgh Pirates fans loudly voiced their displeasure with the team during Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, but it sounds like they may have been muted at one point.
Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / April 19
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Joins Exclusive List With Historic Start to Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' lack of run support for Paul Skenes defined their 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, but there were some bright spots that came out of the defeat.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 20
Paul Skenes' bobblehead day turns into another embarrassment for Pirates
In a season already full of PR blunders and mistakes, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to score a PR win for themselves before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19
Pirates promote former All-Star closer
The Pittsburgh Pirates are experiencing the emotional moments that come with having higher expectations this season. However, manager Derek Shelton and the team announced that Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and the rest of the Pittsburgh staff will receive some help in the form of David Bednar.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 19
Banished Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Recalled After Dominant Minor League Stint
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-hander David Bednar from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, hoping the longtime closer has worked through the issues that led to a disastrous start to the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Pirates recall two-time All-Star pitcher
Former closer David Bednar has been called up to take Tim Mayza’s spot on the active roster.
Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / April 18
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz is First Player in Baseball History to Accomplish This Feat
Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz hit a game-winning home run on Thursday to beat the Washington Nationals, raising his stat line to historic levels through his first 17 games of the year.
Andrew Heaney News / Total Apex Sports / April 17
Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney With Tremendous Game
Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney had a great start this afternoon at home against the Washington Nationals. He tossed 7.1 scoreless innings and stuck out 4.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 17
The Pirates Don’t Have a Single Good Hitter
As the 2024 season came to a close for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was clear that the offseason needed to be dedicated to making offensive upgrades to complement a young, talented core that was taking shape.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 16
Bullpen Pitchers Have Been Pirates’ Unsung Heroes So Far
Overlooked in the disappointing 7-12 record of the Pittsburgh Pirates is the recent performance of the bullpen. First, the bad: Two-time All-Star David Bednar is 0-2 in three games.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Watch: Benches clear after Jorge Lopez throws at Andrew McCutchen’s head
Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals got ugly in a hurry.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
ESPN's Jeff Passan tears into Pirates with tough comments
ESPN MLB writer Jeff Passan took aim at Pittsburgh Pirates ownership over the team’s financial decisions.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / April 15
Andrew McCutchen may have found a good-luck charm for Pirates
Andrew McCutchen may have discovered a good-luck charm for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 8
Pirates are dealing with yet another unforced PR blunder
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking losses on and off the field so far in the 2025 season. Less than a week after the team faced backlash for replacing a Roberto Clemente sign in right field with an advertisement, another PR blunder has hit them hard.
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