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The Pittsburgh Pirates took the loss at Bradenton against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday despite posting 7 runs. Shortstop Oneil Cruz had a huge impact on the game, blasting 2 home runs in the first 2 innings of the game. Both bombs were hit 110 mph
Nicholas Caporoso|
44 years is a long time not to win a championship. But that is the sorry lot of being a Pirates fan.  44 years of mostly mediocre baseball with no championships
Russell Hardiman|
Spring training is already in full swing, which means that Opening Day isn't far behind. The Pirates will suit up for Opening Day on March 28 to start a series on the road against the Marlins.
Nathan Cunningham|
The Pittsburgh Pirates had to scratch star prospect Paul Skenes from his planned appearance against the Detroit Tigers. This was obviously worrisome but there ended up being good news, for once. According to reports, Skenes missed due to illness.
Nicholas Caporoso|
There are plenty of examples in the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent history to show why you should take Spring Training stats with a grain of salt.
Noah Wright|
DIARY OF A LONG-SUFFERING PIRATES FAN:  HOW TO WATCH THE 2024 PIRATES:   HAVE A PLAN B So, in a previous post, I predicted that the Pirates would go to the World Series. However, the minor league teams are going to be competitive as well.
Russell Hardiman|
Which of the Pittsburgh Pirates' off-season losses could come back and hurt them the most?
Noah Wright|
It’s the most common article in all of baseball.  The obligatory MLB pre-season prediction think piece.  But nowadays with new-fangled statistics, not everything is as evident. So I am here to say the Pirates will win the World Series this year.
Russell Hardiman|
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently signed Eric Lauer, a former left-handed pitcher for the Brewers and Padres, to a minor league deal, reported by Ken Rosenthal on Twitter. Lauer, approaching 29, brings both experience & potential despite a challenging 2023.
Nicholas Caporoso|
With Dauri Moreta likely out for Opening Day, which non-roster pitcher invitees could make the Opening Day roster for the Pittsburgh Pirates? There are plenty of options to chose from, but one needs to step up and claim the potential open spot.
Brenden Zielinski|
Which of the Pittsburgh Pirates' five second basemen on the 40-man roster could be the team's Opening Day option?
Noah Wright|
Welcome to another Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Notebook. Today we examine the odds of Jared Jones making the Opening Day roster, injury updates, and more.
Dylan Callaghan-Croley|
Mitch Keller had his longest outing of the spring thus far, Liover Peguero remains hot at the plate, and more from the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 Grapefruit League loss against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night
Marty Leap|
The Pittsburgh Pirates have displayed a notable increase in home run production during spring training, hinting at a potential turnaround from their struggles last season. This improvement in offensive performance offers optimism for the upcoming season.
Nicholas Caporoso|
Staff writer Noah Wright kicks off the yearly pre-season predictions from the Rum Bunter staff with his predictions for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates
Noah Wright|
In big league camp after being added to the team's 40-man roster this offseason, infield prospect Tsung-Che Cheng has impressed for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Grapefruit League action
Marty Leap|
Paul Skenes will start the 2024 season in the minor leagues, Oneil Cruz hit a 411 foot nuke against the Blue Jays, and more
Dylan Callaghan-Croley|
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates made their first roster cuts of the spring sending three of their most intriguing pitching prospects to minor league camp
Abigail Miskowiec|
Let's take a look at a trade proposal involving the Pittsburgh Pirates' Bailey Falter and San Francisco Giants J.D. Davis.
Noah Wright|
The Pirates were entering the 2024 season with what was supposed to be one of the best bullpens in the National League. Now, the team may be without two contributors just a few weeks into Spring Training. Hopefully, the team added good enough depth.
Nicholas Caporoso|
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