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March 11, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates Headlines

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making headlines today with a mix of promising prospects and bittersweet farewells. Paul Skenes, fresh off his Cy Young win, showcased his dominance in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA, striking out batters like it was his LSU days. Meanwhile, Oneil Cruz is turning heads in the same tournament, leaving fans buzzing about the potential for a breakout 2026 season. On the minor league front, Konnor Griffin helped lead the Pirates to victory in the MLB's Spring Breakout event, proving that the future is bright. However, the departure of Andrew McCutchen to Texas, relinquishing his iconic No. 22, serves as a poignant reminder of what once was. With a mix of fresh talent and a nod to the past, the Pirates look poised for a transformative season.

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Konnor Griffin leads Pirates prospects participating in 2026 Spring Breakout

Konnor Griffin leads Pirates prospects participating in 2026 Spring Breakout

Spring Breakout was created by Major League Baseball in 2024 to showcase baseball franchises’ best up-and-coming players. The Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in an event unlike anything we’ve seen before, and instantly became a hit. The top prospects from the Pirates organization will play against the top talent from the Tigers organization this […]

Pirates Skenes dominates in WBC debut

Pirates Skenes dominates in WBC debut

Team USA took down Team Mexico in Houston in a contest on Monday night for the World Baseball Classic’s pool play stage. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Cy Young Award winning pitcher, Paul Skenes, made the start on the mound and dominated from the first pitch. For the first time since his legendary run at LSU, baseball […]

Taking another look at Pirates' potential Opening Day roster

Taking another look at Pirates' potential Opening Day roster

BRADENTON, Fla. -- On the heels of their seventh consecutive losing season, the Pirates emerged as one of the busiest teams in the offseason, hoping to sculpt a playoff contender around NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh brought in several veteran bats to strengthen a league-worst offense and added

Starting nine: Explaining Pirates' Spring Training so far with nine impressions

Starting nine: Explaining Pirates' Spring Training so far with nine impressions

BRADENTON, Fla. -- It’s been a month of Spring Training workouts for the Pirates. In another 30 days, they’ll be preparing for their fifth series of the season. Time flies faster than an Oneil Cruz homer. We’ve also learned a lot. Entering Tuesday’s games, the Pirates ranked in the top

Andrew McCutchen’s number choice with Rangers officially closes door on Pirates

Andrew McCutchen’s number choice with Rangers officially closes door on Pirates

Andrew McCutchen has relinquished his iconic No. 22 jersey in his move to the Texas Rangers. The choice, which severs his last tie with the Pirates, reveals McCutchen's character.

Oneil Cruz's WBC dominance is giving Pirates fans hope for 2026 breakout

Oneil Cruz's WBC dominance is giving Pirates fans hope for 2026 breakout

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz is off to an impressive start to this year's World Baseball Classic.