Emma Lingan

Emma Lingan

Emma Lingan is an MLB Staff Writer for FanSided primarily covering the Pittsburgh Pirates. She has been covering baseball for more than a decade dating back to her time as a student at Wake Forest University, and she has won two gold medals as a member of the U.S. National Team delegation (2016 Pan-American Championships & 2017 World Baseball Classic). A native of Washington, D.C. and current resident of Nashville, Tenn., she is also entering her seventh season as a credentialed NHL media member and currently covers the NHL’s Nashville Predators for The Hockey News. When she's not watching hockey, baseball or football, she enjoys podcasting, reading, going to the gym, consuming large amounts of coffee and taking long walks with her dog, Minkah. You can follow her @Emma_lingan on Twitter and Instagram.

Pittsburgh Pirates v San Diego Padres

Pirates southpaw Andrew Heaney’s pitching mechanics come with a bizarre side effect

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Jun 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (20) celebrates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Pirates News: Andrew McCutchen’s special moment, Joey Wentz claim, Hall of Fame class

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Chicago Cubs v Pittsburgh Pirates

Former Pirates trade acquisition might have just reached end of the road after White Sox DFA

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Jun 7, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning against at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Polarizing Pirates pitcher emerges as rumored trade candidate and fans are split

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Pirates News: Pitcher re-signs, Konnor Griffin High-A debut, U.S. Open

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Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates bring back valuable pitcher and finally agree to use him correctly

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Jun 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (5) looks on from behind the plate against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Ben Cherington's update on Endy Rodríguez raises more questions than answers for Pirates

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) celebrates in the dugout after pitching 7 2/3 innings without surrendering an earned run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates have somehow turned Paul Skenes' elite run into reason for everyone to shrug

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts on the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates fans can finally feel joy after social media account's response to Phillies sweep

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Pittsburgh Pirates v San Diego Padres

Pirates’ veteran lefty is as good as gone in latest trade deadline predictions

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles

Pirates News: Nick Solak re-signs, Tanner Rainey free agency, pitcher finds new home

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Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees

Anxious Pirates fans shouldn't check Luis Ortiz's recent stats in Cleveland

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Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Astros GM screaming at Don Kelly, Pirates over umpires' decision made zero sense

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New York Yankees v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates fans jealous of White Sox for first time ever after latest bombshell

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May 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (6) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates News: Bailey Falter history, Oneil Cruz record, Nick Solak on the move

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May 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) against the Arizona Diamondbacks in at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Pirates wasting Paul Skenes' talent just reached historic new low vs. Astros

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