Pittsburgh Pirates

Mar 5, 2024; Bradenton, Florida, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) hits a home run

Pittsburgh Pirates' best-case and worst-case scenarios for 2024 season

Bill Felber
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans cautiously optimistic about their gathered young talent

Assessing 2023 front offices: Ben Cherington's Pittsburgh Pirates went the wrong direction again

Trade Deadline: Pirates, Cardinals, and Cubs for sale: Brewers, Reds wish list

Jul 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; A general view of pre game ceremonies before the first inning at T-Mobile Park. at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

What we got right and wrong about 3 surprising and disappointing MLB teams

Emily Townley
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Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington (left) introduces catcher Henry Davis (right) who was selected number one overall in the 2021 MLB first year player draft by the Pirates at a news conference before the Pirates play the New York Mets at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates front office at the season’s midway point

Bill Felber
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 23: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after stealing second base in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on June 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Reds, Pirates, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs: The good, bad, and injured

Beau Adams
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May 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; View of the Honus Wagner statue and the marquee at the main entrance of PNC Park before the Pittsburgh Pirates hosting the Cincinnati Reds. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the City Connect uniforms just unveiled by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Kevin Henry
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Jul 21, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Stock Up, Stock Down: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, more

Scott Roche
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Jun 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Henry Davis (32) takes the field to make his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

News and notes from the NL Central: Reds, Cubs, Cardinals, and the debut of Henry Davis

K Michael Sweetman
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May 29, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Is Pirates hurler Rich Hill destined to join a select group of MLB pitchers?

Jerry Tapp
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Apr 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jack Suwinski (65) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Walking their way to offensive success in 2023

Brendan Smith
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Apr 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dauri Moreta (36) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Dauri Moreta has taken a huge step forward

Brendan Smith
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May 17, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (43) pitches in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Robert Stephenson another underrated pickup?

Brendan Smith
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Apr 9, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) laughs with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) during warmups before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

NL Central monthly check-up: Cardinals, Cubs, Brewers and more

Scott Roche
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May 13, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (3) hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Six Pack: 5 teams that are hot and 1 that is not

K Michael Sweetman
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Oct 2, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after hitting a pop fly against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Larry Robinson-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates, Padres and Mets: Buy or sell their start to the 2023 season?

Scott Roche
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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 06: Johan Oviedo #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts while giving up four runs on four hits in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during inter-league play at PNC Park on May 6, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Was the hot start to 2023 just a fluke?

Sam Massaro
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Aug 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks on at the batting cage before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals, Pirates and Red Sox: 3 preseason predictions we wish we made

Scott Roche
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Apr 29, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (27) throws to the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates pitching: How Vince Velasquez has adjusted in Pittsburgh

Brendan Smith
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Apr 24, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) reacts after hitting double against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

3 MLB numbers that stood out in the month of April

Roger Castillo
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Apr 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws to the plate in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals and more: Bold May predictions for NL Central teams

Scott Roche
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Baseball... Los Angeles Dodgers versus Pirates, 14 April 1961. Dick Groat;Frank Howard;Sanford Koufax;Larry Sherry. (Sleeve reads: SP-12950).;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Jensen. Assignment: LA Dodgers vs. Pitt. 3: Skinner out 1st in 1st. 4: Dick Groat out at 1st. Howard to Koufax. 82: Davis hits, gets to first in 1st inning. 83: Groat scores in 3rd. 17: Clemente scores in 3rd when Sherry dropped ball'.. (Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLB history: The 10 greatest games of Dick Groat’s career

Bill Felber
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Apr 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jack Suwinski (65) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking into whether or not the 2023 start is legitimate

Andrew Ringer
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Apr 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) hits a double against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

MLB roundup: National League Central monthly check-up

K Michael Sweetman
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Apr 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) circles the bases on a three run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates commit to winning with Bryan Reynolds extension

Justin Girshon
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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 24: Wander Franco #5 and Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 8-3 at Tropicana Field on April 24, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Top 5 MLB teams outperforming preseason projections

Jonathan Northall
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5 fantasy baseball waiver wire replacements for Pirates SS Oneil Cruz

Brad Berreman
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