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Who are the best young players in baseball right now? Our Top 100 MLB prospects ranking stacks the game’s rising stars, weighing their upside, risk and trajectory.News

Pirates fans are about to learn tough truth about rotation plans
There’s an assumption that once Jared Jones returns from the injured list, everything will snap back into place and Carmen Mlodzinski will shift back to the Pirates' bullpen. That's not how this is going to work.
Pirates hoist the cone craze is only part of a much bigger culture shift
The Pirates have embraced a host of new (and frankly absurd) clubhouse traditions. From traffic cones to hard hats to a replica of the Pittsburgh skyline, the levity is bringing joy and wins to PNC Park.
Pirates' early-season success is more sustainable than their top rival's
The underlying metrics suggest that the Pittsburgh Pirates are more legitimate contenders than the Cincinnati Reds in 2026.Rumors




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Bizarre Oneil Cruz foul pole homer comes with wild story Pirates fans must hear
In the Pirates’ 8-4 win over Texas, Cruz turned a soft cutter into the hardest-hit home run in Major League Baseball this season — a 116.9 mph missile that rocketed toward right field and smashed off the very top of the foul pole.
Pirates' April run provided a good distraction from frustrating Steelers NFL Draft miss
The Pirates are offering something Pittsburgh fans have been craving: a reason to lean in instead of shake their heads.
Pirates struck gold with Gregory Soto transformation nobody saw coming
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Gregory Soto has made a return to All-Star form following a difficult season that he split with two different teams.
Brandon Lowe breakout is even better than Pirates fans realize
The Pittsburgh Pirates knew they were getting a good player in Brandon Lowe, but his career-best offensive start and superb defense have him set to exceed expectations.
Pirates picked the worst possible year to be good in NL Central
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the best teams in MLB in 2026. Unfortunately, that statement is true for every team in the NL Central.
Pirates' Mike Clevinger signing is even more unforgivable after new allegations
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t just take a low-risk flier this spring. They made a choice. And after the latest reporting from Bradford William Davis at eyeblack, that choice looks even more indefensible.
Pirates can rest easy as former reliever falls apart with rival
Kyle Nicolas has fallen apart with the Cincinnati Reds, letting Pittsburgh Pirates fans breathe a sigh of relief after the reliever was traded to a division rival.
Mitch Keller may have rescued Pirates from looming bullpen nightmare
Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller's seven-inning performance against the Rays may have been a save in the truest sense.
Awkward Andrew McCutchen interview quietly hints he may not be done with Pirates after all
Andrew McCutchen repeatedly dodged questions about his relationships and communications with the Pirates front office Tuesday at Globe Life Field.
Pirates fans reminded of ugly brawl at PNC Park after lawsuit is filed
The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves back in an uncomfortable spotlight this week, as a newly filed lawsuit forced fans to revisit one of the ugliest off-field moments at PNC Park in recent memory.
Oneil Cruz is quietly fixing the one thing that held him back with Pirates
Oneil Cruz is finally becoming a consistent force at the plate and the way he's gone about it should have Pittsburgh Pirates fans buying in.
This Pirates player's breakthrough is making believers out of early skeptics
No one imagined that things would play out this way for Pirates infielder Nick Yorke. An injury to Jared Triolo has pushed the former first rounder into a make-or-break role with the team. Yorke is making the most of the opportunity.
Marcell Ozuna is proving Pirates right at perfect time for Andrew McCutchen reunion
As the Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers prepare to meet at Globe Life Field, the narrative has shifted
Jake Mangum's viral moment with young Pirates fan was even more heartwarming than you thought
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum unintentionally created one of the most heartwarming viral clips of the early season Sunday at PNC Park.
Paul Skenes gives brutally honest take on ABS challenge rule debate
The Pirates ace gave a direct early review of MLB’s ABS challenge system, and his balanced take stands out in a noisy debate.
Paul Skenes is turning an ugly Opening Day into a distant memory for Pirates
After a disastrous Opening Day start, Paul Skenes has allowed just three runs across 21 1/3 innings.
Pirates call up top pitching prospect in desperate effort to stabilize bullpen
Ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates recalled right-handed pitching prospect Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pirates pitching coach’s mound visit speed is so ridiculous it might be genius
The Pirates’ new pitching coach is going viral for slow mound walks that look ridiculous and somehow still feel genius.
Seth Hernandez hype building fast as dominant start turns heads across Pirates system
The Pirates are staying patient with Seth Hernandez, but his dominant start is making that timeline harder to ignore.





