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.

Chicago White Sox v Cincinnati Reds

Reporter makes Pirates fans feel a lot better about possible Terry Francona miss

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets

Pirates respond to Paul Skenes trade buzz in what could be ploy to drive up price

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Pittsburgh Steelers v New York Jets

Steelers legend shames Pirates for poor home atmosphere at PNC Park

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May 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) reacts during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

MLB insider links pair of Pirates relievers to Phillies in trade after Jose Alvarado suspension

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May 19, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates starter's brother calls out disgusting offensive output with simple tweet

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Chicago Cubs v Pittsburgh Pirates

Charges filed in underage drinking lawsuit after Pirates fan's horrible PNC Park fall

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles

Pirates News: Former pitcher DFA’d, Nick Solak returns to MLB, Michael Helman

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May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Pirates social media account gets roasted for Paul Skenes post after loss to Phillies

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Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates somehow look even worse after new details emerge in Bucco Bricks fiasco

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May 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jeff Passan absolutely flames Pirates with Paul Skenes trade take

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Pirates Prospect Update: Konnor Griffin tear, Sammy Siani, pitcher's new offering

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Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates making worst kind of franchise history should sound Ben Cherington alarm

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Apr 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) before a game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Former Pirates player urges team to trade Paul Skenes before it’s too late

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New York Yankees v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates fans will officially be ready to revolt against Bob Nutting after insider's reveal

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Apr 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Enmanuel Valdez (48) reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Pirates Injury Update (May 12): Enmanuel Valdez, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Nick Gonzales

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Aug 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Blaming injuries won’t fix the mess Ben Cherington built in Pittsburgh

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