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.

Mar 4, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (0) throws a pitch before the game against the Boston Red Sox at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 awful spring training performances Pirates fans are overreacting to in 2025

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Feb 17, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones (37) participates in spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Pirates dealt late rotation blow with ominous elbow injury update

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Sep 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) reacts after striking out against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

2 Pirates who've played their way onto Opening Day roster, 2 who've played their way off

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Former fan favorite Pirates catcher just rejected a contract offer from Braves

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Feb 17, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates third base Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) participates in spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Pirates Injury Update: Ke’Bryan Hayes expected to make return

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Sep 15, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

David Bednar spring training disaster reignites Pirates fans' worries entering 2025

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Feb 26, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (6) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Pirates' trade candidate scratched from Thursday spring training start as anxiety grows

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Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mike Burrows (53) follows through on a pitch against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pirates News: Pittsburgh makes next round of roster cuts, former reliever signs with Astros

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Pirates players with (and without) minor-league options on 40-man roster for 2025

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Sep 26, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Jared Jones (left) and Paul Skenes (right) look on from the dugout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates insiders give disappointing update on Paul Skenes extension

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Sep 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo (24) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Pirates Injury Update: Johan Oviedo, Spencer Horwitz, Hunter Stratton, Dauri Moreta

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Feb 17, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates outfield Tommy Pham (28) participates in spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Newest Pirates addition already gets in NSFW argument with Yankees fans

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles

Pirates News: More spring roster cuts, Paul Skenes card hits auction, bobblehead release

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Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Yorke (38) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Latest Pirates injury update opens door for Nick Yorke to steal Opening Day roster spot

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Feb 17, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Darick Hall (45) participates in spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

FanGraphs has new insane prediction for Pirates' 2025 starting first baseman

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Feb 12, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) during spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Paul Skenes showed off nasty new pitches in Pirates' 2025 spring training debut

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