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Minnesota Twins v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates prospects to watch on 2025 MLB Spring Breakout roster

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3 Pirates breakout candidates that will be key to their 2025 success

Pittsburgh columnist rips Pirates for being MLB's real problem over Dodgers

Justin Lawrence should be thankful for one thing that could help fuel Pirates breakout

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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Baltimore Orioles v Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB's Spring Breakout prediction has Pirates fans excited for Bubba Chandler impact

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Division Series - Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets - Game 4

Jose Quintana choosing rival for less than Pirates’ reported offer is bizarre

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St. Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 Pirates position battles to watch in spring training

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day

Pirates' corresponding move for Justin Lawrence addition brings brutal injury clarity

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Feb 18, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin (85) poses for a photo during media day at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Konnor Griffin's brief spring training cameo showed Pirates fans all they were hoping for

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Miami Marlins v Colorado Rockies

Pirates add former Rockies closer in surprise spring training waiver claim

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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

Jared Jones’ reworked pitches could lead to a 2025 breakout for Pirates

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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

3 Pirates prospects who have impressed in spring training so far

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Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

The best way the Pirates can utilize Bailey Falter in 2025

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Feb 14, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin during spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Pirates reassign top prospects in first round of spring training roster cuts

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Feb 14, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates first base Spencer Horwitz (2) during spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Spencer Horwitz injury has left Pirates' first base situation completely in flux

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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

3 Pirates players who will exceed expectations in 2025

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1996, Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Kendall in action at the plate against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

1990s Pirates fan favorite has remarkably high praise for current team

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Minnesota Twins v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' Jack Suwinski asking for position change might've cued red hot spring start

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Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day

Why Pirates fans should not be sold on breakout spring training slugger

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Washington Nationals v Pittsburgh Pirates

2 Pirates players who will be better in 2025, 1 who will be worse

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Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Chicago won 14-10.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Derek Shelton treads lightly when asked about David Bednar's role with Pirates

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Chinese Taipei v South Africa - World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Pirates' Triple-A pitching depth has way more upside than last season

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Feb 12, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfield Oneil Cruz (15) during spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 Pirates who could become first-time All-Stars in 2025

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Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day

Nick Yorke's toolsy start proves Pirates can't afford to let veteran steal his roster spot

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Texas Rangers Photo Day

Pirates evidently missed opportunity to get creative after latest Rangers news

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Oct 31, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (44) against the Arizona Diamondbacks during game four of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Heaney is Pirates' latest test subject in what has been successful experiment

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