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.

Sep 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (43) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Pirates News: Ryan Borucki, DJ Stewart, Endy Rodriguez

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Sep 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kyle Nicolas (62)  throws to the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Pirates demote standout reliever as David Bednar continues to struggle

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Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on from the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Paul Skenes one-of-one baseball card sells for more than Paul Skenes' Pirates salary

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Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) pitches against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Roller coaster ex-Pirates reliever is having absurdly dominant spring in Boston

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Sep 2, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets left fielder DJ Stewart (29) celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after scoring a run in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Pirates' newest 'dark horse' first base candidate played 1 game at the position last season

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World Series - New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 1

Pirates' rumored offseason target finally signs (on absurdly cheap contract)

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Feb 14, 2024; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay (55) workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Pirates News: Roster cuts, Double-A games on TV, new PNC Park food options

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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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