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Pittsburgh Pirates Win Big to Break Out of Historic Season-Opening Slump

The Pittsburgh Pirates' bats blew up in a big way Monday night, possibly exorcising some demons that had been plaguing their lineup. Eight of the Pirates' nine starters recorded at least one hit in the series opener against the Washington Nationals.

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Pirates post season-high run total, blow out Nationals

Ke'Bryan Hayes and Enmanuel Valdez each had two hits and three RBIs as the host Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 10-3 on Monday night. The Pirates posted season highs for runs and hits (14) while snapping a three-game losing streak.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Paul Skenes Makes History with Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes has been making history since being drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023. Skenes had an amazing debut in 2024, going 11-3 and winning the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 14

Pirates’ Paul Skenes among best cheap players in MLB

Paul Skenes is playing for peanuts with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the smallest payrolls in all of Major League Baseball, but they still have some talent that are getting paid peanuts.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Paul Skenes will try to bounce back as Pirates host Nationals

Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes is coming off a career-worst start and will try to get himself and the Pirates back on track when they host the Washington Nationals in the first of a four-game series on Monday night.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Apple TV made embarrassing Andrew McCutchen mistake during Pirates broadcast

Apple TV’s broadcast of Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds featured a pretty brutal mistake. During a third inning dugout interview, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes discussed the leadership of outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the value of having McCutchen as a teammate.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Pirates’ latest roster move will catch Paul Skenes’ attention

The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the most must-see starting pitcher in MLB today, but they remain mired in irrelevance following a 5-9 start to the 2025 campaign.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 12

Pittsburgh Pirates Minor Leaguer Goes Viral For Throwing Punch at Chicago White Sox Prospect

A wild scene broke out on Friday night in a minor league game between the Greensboro Grasshoppers and the Winston-Salem Dash. The Grasshoppers are the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates while the Dash are the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Pirates call up former No. 1 overall pick

No corresponding move is yet known, though his arrival is likely related to Joey Bart leaving Friday’s game due to lower back discomfort.

Reds turn to Andrew Abbott in bid for series win vs. Pirates

Jeimer Candelario's homer sparks Reds to win over Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 12

Pittsburgh Pirates' Electric Top Prospect Surpasses Chandler Simpson in Amazing Speed Stat

When it comes to speed in the minor leagues, all the conversation is about Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson. And that is certainly justified, considering that Simpson stole 104 bases last season.

Joey Bart News / Inside The Diamonds / April 11

Joey Bart Leaves Game Against Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the first game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. They are 5-8 entering tonight’s game. During tonight’s game against the Reds catcher Joey Bart left due to lower back discomfort.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

Red Sox sign former Dodgers All-Star in free agency

The Boston Red Sox are working quickly to address their crisis at the catcher position.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Why Nutting’s Refusal to Sell the Pirates Won’t Lead to Major Payroll Boost

Pittsburgh Pirates fans showed up for the opening series at PNC Park angry, and their target was owner Bob Nutting. Fans chanted, “Sell the team!” as Nutting strolled through the rotunda area and during the game.

Joey Bart News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Joey Bart’s hilarious reaction to first career walk-off vs. Cardinals

Joey Bart didn’t just deliver a walk-off win — he delivered a postgame quote that’s already becoming legend in Pittsburgh. “Chest hair, gut’s out. Bucs win, baby.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

What Livvy Dunne claims Paul Skenes likes to do ‘a little more’ than her

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes have a lot in common other than their natural athletic abilities but even the pair has some differences when it comes to taking out their credit card.

Oneil Cruz News / Just Baseball / April 9

Oneil Cruz is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Greatest Enigma

So far this season, things have gone quite differently than the Pittsburgh Pirates had hoped. Their bullpen virtually collapsed in the first series of the year, their offense hasn’t been consistently productive, and they just haven’t played sound, fundamental baseball all year long.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

Struggling pitchers face off as Cards, Pirates finish series

Erick Fedde and Mitch Keller had forgettable starts the last time each was on the mound. They will have a chance to put those rough outings behind them when they oppose each other on Wednesday afternoon as Fedde's St.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 9

Pirates' Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss

Pirates ace Paul Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss

No pitcher can be perfect all of the time, and that was evident on Tuesday night as Paul Skenes suffered through his worst performance of the season in the Pirates' 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Pirates are dealing with yet another unforced PR blunder

Braves earn crucial win over Phillies on anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th HR

Braves acquiring former World Series champion in trade with Astros

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Shane Smith gives White Sox something to be hopeful about

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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.

Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following fan backlash

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 7

Pirates can't escape chaos even when the season just started

The Pittsburgh Pirates have opened the 2025 season with a 3-7 record. That’s disappointing but hardly surprising for a franchise that's spent much of the last three decades chasing its own shadow.

Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following fan backlash

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