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March 13, 2026

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The Pirates are feeling positive vibes as they sport a solid 12-6 record in Spring Training, but the real question looms: will this success translate into the regular season? With Opening Day just two weeks away, players like Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin are being highlighted as potential superstars, reminiscent of the franchise's past glory days. In particular, Bubba Chandler’s impressive performance, featuring elite heat on the mound, suggests he’s finding his rhythm as the season approaches. Yet, with Coby Mayo heating up as well, the prospect of a trade to bolster the lineup may be slipping further away. As the Bucs prepare for the Braves today, fans are eager to see if these encouraging signs are a prelude to a competitive season or just another mirage in the Florida sun.

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Spring Training Game #20: Braves vs. Pirates

Spring Training Game #20: Braves vs. Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, March 12, 2026, 6:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home against the Atlanta Braves, where they will try and pick up another win in the Grapefruit League. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is […]

Are the Spring Training results the real Bucs ?

Are the Spring Training results the real Bucs ?

The regular season is right around the corner for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With just a couple of games left in Spring Training, Pittsburgh has been playing well with a 12-6 record, but are those results going to be the real Pirates in the regular season ? Their offense has been really solid so far, with […]

3 questions the Pirates still need to answer before Opening Day

3 questions the Pirates still need to answer before Opening Day

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Opening Day is just two weeks away -- and the Pirates still have some important decisions to make before they take on the Mets on March 26 at Citi Field.

'Keep it simple': Bubba Chandler flashes elite heat, regains form in unique outing

'Keep it simple': Bubba Chandler flashes elite heat, regains form in unique outing

BRADENTON, Fla. — As Paul Skenes’ regular catcher, life can sometimes feel like a video game for Henry Davis. He calls a pitch, and it’s there. With little deviation. It was the same thing with Bubba Chandler on Thursday … only this time it felt like Davis’ controller had a

Pirates fans see familiar superstar blueprint in Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin

Pirates fans see familiar superstar blueprint in Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin

The last Pittsburgh Pirates run was built around two superstars and now the club is poised to follow the same path with Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin.

Possible Pirates impact trade just got even more impossible after latest spring training explosion

Possible Pirates impact trade just got even more impossible after latest spring training explosion

Coby Mayo’s huge spring is only making him more valuable, and that is bad news for a Pirates team that could use a bat like his.