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Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Emma Lingan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Paul Skenes taking charge of Pirates future after WBC experience</title><link>https://rumbunter.com/paul-skenes-taking-charge-of-pirates-future-after-wbc-experience-01km47dwg4vd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Colin Keane</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km47dwg4vd</guid><description>Paul Skenes just went through a World Baseball Classic experience that will help him be the leader and pitcher to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates toward prosperity.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:59:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6045,h_3400,x_0,y_154/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/4/01km47fmg46s46nds10x.jpg" caption="Paul Skenes at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angels fans borrow Pirates fans&#39; playbook with sell the team chants</title><link>https://rumbunter.com/angels-fans-borrow-pirates-fans-playbook-with-sell-the-team-chants-01km6s8674sg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Glick</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km6s8674sg</guid><description>Pittsburgh Pirates fans have become noteworthy for constantly demanding Bob Nutting to sell the franchise, but other MLB fanbases are starting to give them a run for their money.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6136,h_3451,x_0,y_185/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/4/01km6sdvjjw9zndaxgd1.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno. | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Glick"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Paul Skenes’ impact on Bubba Chandler goes far beyond baseball</title><link>https://rumbunter.com/paul-skenes-impact-on-bubba-chandler-goes-far-beyond-baseball-01km61a7p6zr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Colin Keane</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km61a7p6zr</guid><description>Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler expressed gratitude that he has a world-class guy in Paul Skenes giving him advice about off-the-field habits.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5238,h_2946,x_0,y_269/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/4/01km61hs3hwyazy5myp2.jpg" caption="Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Don Kelly hints at Pirates bullpen plan that could shake things up</title><link>https://rumbunter.com/don-kelly-hints-at-pirates-bullpen-plan-that-could-shake-things-up-01km6ms9vc50?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Emma Lingan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km6ms9vc50</guid><description>Don Kelly appears ready to weaponize the Pirates&#39; starting pitching depth — turning it into a multi-inning attack that can bridge games in unconventional ways.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4819,h_2710,x_0,y_217/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/4/01km6qw52zqb2y6611q5.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Hunter Barco (45) enters the dugout before the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. 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Steinbrenner Field. 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