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The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back today against the Boston Red Sox after falling to the New York Yankees 2-6 at LECOM Park. With a 3-1 record over the last week and a solid run differential of +6, the team remains in the mix at the top of the division, but there are plenty of questions looming, especially in the bullpen with the absence of David Bednar. Meanwhile, the excitement surrounding top prospect Konnor Griffin is palpable after he launched a home run that soared over the replica Green Monster, catching the attention of fans eager for a glimpse of the future. As we shift our focus to today's matchup, it’s clear the Pirates are a team in transition, balancing the promise of youth with the challenges of early season jitters.


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Spring Training Game #5: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Boston Red Sox
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Spring Training Game #5: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Boston Red Sox, February 24, 2025, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: JetBlue Park, Fort Myers, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Boston Red Sox looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]
Pirates 2026 season preview: Relief pitchers
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Pirates 2026 season preview: Relief pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a little bit of a question mark with this group. Not as solid as the team’s group of starters, this crew is down previous bullpen mainstay David Bednar from the closer’s role, as he was sent off to the New York Yankees last year. That leaves Dennis Santana, who’s been a […]
Top prospect's 1st Spring Training HR soars over the (replica) Monster
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Top prospect's 1st Spring Training HR soars over the (replica) Monster
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The swing was smooth and true. The curveball caught a little too much of the plate. And just like countless other baseballs Konnor Griffin has seen this spring, this one landed pretty far from home. There was one main difference between Tuesday and all the days
Konnor Griffin mashing spring training HR off Red Sox star sends Pirates fans into frenzy
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Konnor Griffin mashing spring training HR off Red Sox star sends Pirates fans into frenzy
Konnor Griffin needed only one swing Tuesday afternoon to remind Pittsburgh Pirates fans why he's the No. 1 prospect in baseball.
Pirates fans reliving familiar trade narrative with Mike Burrows hype in Houston
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Pirates fans reliving familiar trade narrative with Mike Burrows hype in Houston
Somehow, someway, pitchers always seem to unlock another gear the moment they leave Pittsburgh. It only took one spring training start, but Mike Burrows already appears to be no exception.
The Defense Rests: A Tribute to Bill Mazeroski (1936–2026)
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The Defense Rests: A Tribute to Bill Mazeroski (1936–2026)
The longtime Pirates second baseman was an exceptional fielder, but it was his walk-off home run to end the 1960 World Series that ensured his Hall of Fame legacy.
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