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.

Apr 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) makes an out at second during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Pirates drop brutal reliever injury bomb, lose Isiah Kiner-Falefa in tough roster shuffle

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Paul Skenes turns up the heat on Pirates to promote Bubba Chandler

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Miami Marlins v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates finally give buried ex-top prospect second chance as Hunter Stratton gets boot

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Chicago Cubs v Pittsburgh Pirates

Injured Pirates fan identified, police end investigation into scary PNC Park incident

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Tampa Bay Rays v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates Injury Update (5/1/25): Jared Jones, Nick Gonzales, Johan Oviedo

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Chicago Cubs v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates bullpen was somehow a bigger disaster than Andrew Heaney’s start vs Cubs

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Cleveland Guardians v Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes delivers harsh quote about Pirates' team chemistry and his ultimate goal

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Aug 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin who was the ninth overall pick in first round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft in the batting cage before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates Prospect Update: Konnor Griffin, Hunter Barco, Bubba Chandler

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Angels

Pirates, Derek Shelton finally make correct call as Oneil Cruz joins exclusive company

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Miami Marlins

Colin Holderman’s return immediately told Pirates all they needed to know

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Angels

Pirates spoil Matt Gorski’s MLB debut with blown lead, loss to Angels

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Cleveland Guardians v San Diego Padres

Pirates have already won the Spencer Horwitz trade before he even debuts

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New York Yankees v Pittsburgh Pirates

Tommy Pham challenges Anaheim fans after incident during Pirates-Angels game

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Apr 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Tim Mayza (18) pitches against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates Injury Update: Tim Mayza, Jared Jones, Spencer Horwitz, Bailey Falter

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

New Pirates pitching injury could open the door for Bubba Chandler promotion

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Apr 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) looks on at the batting cage before the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Andrew McCutchen claps back at Pirates fan who begged for his benching

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