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Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Tommy Pham Leaves Spring Training Game With Hip Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham left Sunday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers with left hip tightness, the team announced. Pham started in left field and was 1-for-2 at the plate when he got pulled with one out in the bottom of the third inning.

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David Bednar named Pirates X-Factor

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar must bounce back for the 2025 season. Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar had his fair share of struggles last season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / March 9

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Acquisition Takes Small Step in Return From Big Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz took a small but significant step on Sunday in his attempt to return from a "chronic wrist issue" which will have him sidelined at the beginning of the year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Andrew McCutchen sends subtle Oneil Cruz warning to rest of MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered through another losing season in 2024, failing to reach the playoffs for the ninth straight year. Of course, there is reason for some optimism in PIttsburgh.

Jared Triolo News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 8

Pirates Recap: Triolo Has Big Day, Bullpen Regulars Solid in Loss to Braves

Jared Triolo had a three-hit game and several regulars in the bullpen had scoreless innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-5 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 7

Pirates Squeak Past Phillies as Jared Jones Displays Changeup

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up a 3-2 win at LECOM Park on Friday, March 7, riding their bullpen to the finish. Pirates (9-5) starting pitcher Jared Jones allowed one run across three innings of work, an RBI double off a middle-middle sinker after allowing a leadoff walk.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Paul Skenes Compared to Two-Time Cy Young Winner

The meteoric hype of Paul Skenes continues to rise. The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year dominated in his rookie season, to the tune of a 11-3 record with a 1.96 ERA.

Paul Skenes News / Big League Stew / March 7

Pirates' Paul Skenes is working on 2 new pitches. Does he really need them?

Skenes thrives, more than many other arms, on creating a sense of total discomfort for the hitter. More pitches means more decisions and more decisions means more discomfort.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Pirates Legend Offers Three-Word Response to Barry Bonds’ Viral Claim

San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds caught baseball fans off guard earlier this week when the 60-year-old claimed he could still hit a 100 mph fastball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 7

One Prospect Off to Needed Strong Start at Pirates Spring Training

One of the benefits of spring training to a player coming off a down year is that it serves as blank slate, a turn of the page if you will. Players who didn’t perform well the previous year get a chance to implement adjustments they made during the offseason to generate better results.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 7

Endy Rodriguez should be in the Pirates lineup immediately

The Pirates must find him a spot on the field consistently in 2025. The Pittsburgh Pirates do not seem interested in finding Endy Rodriguez an Opening Day roster spot.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Braves considering bringing in a free-agent catcher

The Braves will open the season without their starting catcher. Sean Murphy will be down four to six weeks after breaking a rib when he was hit by a Will Kempner pitch last week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 6

Pirates Recap: Paul Skenes Makes Second Spring Start, Peguero Hits Big HR

Paul Skenes toed the rubber for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota on Thursday night. It was the second start of the spring for Skenes, who allowed one run and struck out four in three innings against the Orioles on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 6

Pirates Spring Breakout Game roster released

The Pirates play the Phillies in the second annual Spring Breakout Game The second annual Spring Breakout game for the Pirates will be played on March 14th at Baycare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, against the Phillies.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Prominent Prospects Highlight Pirates’ Spring Break Roster with Surprising Exclusions

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their roster for the 2025 Spring Breakout Game, and it’s bound to stir some debate. This time, the Pirates prospects will face the Philadelphia Phillies prospects.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 6

Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin Headline Pirates Spring Breakout Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2025 Spring Breakout roster, headlined by top prospects Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin. The Spring Breakout game made its debut last season, featuring games that showcased each organization’s prospects to highlight the future of Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Gerrit Cole makes surprising admission about Paul Skenes

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes a surprising admission about Paul Skenes

Cole actually has a lot to offer Skenes on and off the field.

Young Yankees star to miss significant time with injury

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Andrew Heaney News / Fastball on SI / March 4

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Andrew Heaney Breaks Down Spring Training Debut

BRADENTON, Fla. — When spring training got underway, Andrew Heaney was a free agent. Fast-forward 10 days, and the veteran left-hander started a game for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Pirates place righty reliever on 60-day IL

The Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list. That opens a 40-man roster spot for fellow righty Justin Lawrence, whose previously-reported waiver claim from the Rockies is now official.

Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Pirates claim right-hander off waivers from Rockies

Colorado placed him on waivers over the weekend.

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The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

How many of the 25 Major League Baseball rookies in the Wild-Card Era (since 1995) to strikeout at least 170 batters in their rookie season can you name in five minutes?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Players Out of Minor League Options Pose Interesting Dilemmas for Pirates

In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of which Pirates are out of minor league options. Maybe only in Pittsburgh. Or maybe it’s thoughts of love, I forget which.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / February 24

Top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates Storylines To Follow this Spring

As spring training gets underway, MLB has plenty of exciting teams on the horizon, with interesting players and organizations across the league. One of the more intriguing teams to watch will be the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 15

Pirates' Paul Skenes is looking to take his game to new level in 2025

Get ready. The Paul Skenes show is about to level up in 2025.

Shohei Ohtani bullpen session provides important Dodgers update

Brewers pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

Yankees make big decision on promising pitching prospect

Veteran pitcher announces retirement

Royals reward All-Star Cole Ragans with three-year extension

Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / February 11

Pirates' underwhelming offseason somehow gets even worse

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an outrageously underwhelming offseason, even by their usual low standards. It somehow got even worse on Tuesday night, just before pitchers and catchers start preparing for spring training.

Five Pirates to watch in spring training

NL rising stars: 18-year-old Padres catcher, 22-year-old Cubs OF provide hope

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