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Pirates All 40: Oneil Cruz Primed for a Breakout Season

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Oneil Cruz is as unique as it comes in Major...

Pirates5 days ago

Oneil Cruz Ranked Ninth-Best Center Fielder by MLB Network

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is the ninth-best center fielder in the game in MLB Network’s rankings. The network revealed its rankings Tuesday night during an...

Newly acquired Pirates utility man Enmanuel Valdez

Pirates5 days ago

Pirates All 40: Enmanuel Valdez Provides Utility Depth

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. The Pirates acquired utility man Enmanuel Valdez from the...

Pirates5 days ago

Free Agent Rumbling: Pirates Considering Veteran Outfielder Coming Off Strong Season

Rumors surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates’ search for an outfielder are starting to swirl. After it was reported that the Pirates are interested in Alex Verdugo, there...

Pirates5 days ago

Pirates Strikeout Record Holder Bob Veale Dies at 89

Bob Veale, who holds the Pittsburgh Pirates’ single-season strikeout record for a pitcher in baseball’s Modern Era, has died. He was 89. AL.com confirmed Veale’s death...

Pirates6 days ago

Pirates’ Offseason Moves From Past 5 Years; Not Much to Rave About

Ben Cherington is now in his sixth offseason as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates hired Cherington to replace ousted GM Neal Huntington following...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Joey Bart, right, is greeted by third base coach Mike Rabelo, left, after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pirates6 days ago

Pirates All 40: Trade Turns Joey Bart’s Career Around

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Joey Bart was one of the most pleasant surprises...

Pirates7 days ago

Free Agent Rumbling: Pirates Linked to Former Yankees Outfielder

The winter advisory taking over Western Pennsylvania on Monday could also describe the rumor mill surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason — ice cold. It’s been...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft throws during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pirates7 days ago

Pirates All 40: Braxton Ashcraft a Budding Star?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ track record of developing pitching in recent...

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen celebrates his double during the seventh inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Opinion1 week ago

Perrotto: The Intangible Andrew McCutchen Adds to Pirates

The calendar has flipped to 2025, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have done little to improve their roster. General manager Ben Cherington acquired Toronto Blue Jays first...

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales looks out of the dugout before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 23, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Pirates1 week ago

Pirates All 40: Did Nick Gonzales Show Enough to be Starting Second Baseman?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Ben Cherington’s first draft pick as general manager of the...