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The Pittsburgh Pirates are still searching for their first playoff appearance 2015. While they’re latest deal won’t catapult the Pirates to the World Series, it will add some depth to Pittsburgh’s pitching staff. Wily Peralta has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates, via Robert Murray of FanSided. While the financials of the deal […]

There is less than a month away before Spring Training begins but teams aren’t even close to being done yet when it comes to adding talent via free agency. Plenty of talented players remain in free agency, with veteran starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard among those who are drawing considerable interest from plenty of teams, one […]

Noah Syndergaard is at a crossroads after being designated for assignment by the Guardians last August. This week he held a throwing session that was attended by about 15 MLB teams, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in the flamethrower, according to John Heyman of the NY Post: “About 15 teams recently watched Noah […]

Free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman has finally found a new home. The 35-year-old reliever is reportedly signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year deal. Chapman is already in agreement with the Pirates, pending his physical per Robert Murray of FanSided. In a separate report by Joel Sherman of New York Post, Chapman’s deal is […]

At this point in free agency, there remains plenty of talented players on both sides of the ball that are available. On the hitting side of things, the likes of Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and Joc Pederson are all available, not to mention the returning Rhys Hoskins. However, for teams that are operating on more […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed franchise legend Andrew McCutchen to a one-year, $5 million deal on Wednesday ahead of the 2024 season. Speaking after inking a new contract with the ball club, McCutchen laid out his retirement plan. Via Bob Nightengale: “Andrew McCutchen, 37, who signed his 2nd one-year, $5 million contract with the Pirates, says […]

Andrew McCutchen is already 37 years old, so the veteran centerfielder is closer to the end of his career than its beginning. One would think that he would want to latch onto a contending team as a depth piece via free agency so he could compete for a World Series title in the twilight of […]

It was previously reported that Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates were expected to agree to a contract. On Tuesday, it was announced that the former MVP and Pittsburgh did indeed agree to a one-year, $5 million contract in MLB free agency, per Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. The move comes after […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big move in MLB free agency. The Pirates, who have been relatively quiet over the past few offseasons, are reportedly in agreement on a contract with pitcher Martin Perez, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network later reported that the agreed-upon deal is a one-year contract worth […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Andrew McCutchen are expected to agree to a one-year, five million contract in free agency later in the week, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. McCutchen originally emerged as a superstar at the MLB level with the Pirates before ending up with the San Francisco Giants in 2018. He’s since […]

The New York Yankees reportedly agreed to a contract with catcher Justin Capellan. Capellan, who’s from the Dominican Republic, agreed to a $450,000 contract, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The deal comes after the Yankees acquired international signing pool money from the Pittsburgh Pirates in their recent Billy McKinney trade. Capellan is a catcher […]

The New York Yankees are thinking big for 2024 and beyond. Following a 2023 campaign replete with disappointment and frustration, general manager Brian Cashman is clearly intent on launching the team back into prominence. Juan Soto is a massive upgrade in the lineup and Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be the second ace the starting pitching rotation […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have amassed quite a collection of young talent over the course of their recent rebuild, with one of their more promising prospects being Endy Rodriguez. Rodroguez broke in with the Pirates last season for 57 games, and the hope was that he would become a crucial piece of their lineup in the […]

Derek Shelton is starting the MLB offseason strong in the Pittsburgh Pirates system. They just signed a former Seattle Mariners reliever Ryder Ryan. Now, they continue their hunt for a better squad come next season. Rowdy Tellez, a tough slugger from the Milwaukee Brewers system, is close to donning the colors of Pittsburgh. The Pirates […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a move late Tuesday, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that the Bucs are adding pitcher Marco Gonzales to their fold via a trade with the Atlanta Braves. “The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring left-handed starter Marco Gonzales in a trade from the Atlanta Braves, sources tell ESPN. The Braves will send […]

Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame on Sunday night, an honor he was not expecting to get, and he revealed the emotions he felt after hearing the news. “It’s the highest honor you can get in our business, and I’m thrilled, excited, surprised and flattered,” Jim Leyland […]

Barry Bonds is an MLB legend who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. MLB’s all-time home run leader, Bonds is not in the Hall-of-Fame due to being linked to PEDs. Bonds’ Hall-of-Fame status is an extremely controversial topic that fans often debate. Bonds believes he should be elected to Cooperstown. Today, we […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude their season series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Pirates-Phillies prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Phillies defeated the Pirates 7-6. Initially, the Pirates took the lead early when Ke’Bryan Hayes singled to make it 1-0. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the second game of a three game series. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates lost the first […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates are playing good baseball as the season […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still technically alive in the National League Wild Card race, but they would need pretty much everything to go their way in order for them to actually end up in the postseason. After they managed to rally from a 9-0 deficit against the Cincinnati Reds in their latest win, though, maybe […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently won a series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago’s loss prompted manager David Ross to call Pittsburgh “not a good team.” The comments ruffled some feathers, even though Ross was making the point that the Cubs simply can’t afford to lose to below-average ball clubs amid their NL Wild Card pursuit. Ross […]

After the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs two out of three times in their latest series, manager David Ross took some shots at Pittsburgh’s entire organization. Bryan Reynolds heard the noise and made sure he defended the Pirates and fired back at Ross. Ross called the Pirates, “not a good team,” after losing the […]

The Chicago Cubs’ recent slide hasn’t sat well with their manager David Ross. He unloaded a few choice words on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the postgame conference following the Cubs’ 8-6 loss on Thursday, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “That’s not a good team that just took two out of three from us. Or not our […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs in a rubber match Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates won game two of the series, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates were blown out in game one […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs for the final series of the season between these two teams. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates have lost nine of […]

New York Yankees reliever Anthony Misiewicz got hit in the head with a line drive against the Pittsburgh Pirates and had to be carted off the field after he was left bloodied by the incident. In the sixth inning, Misiewicz pitched at Pirates slugger Ji Hwan Bae, who then responded with the 100.6 mph line […]

Fresh off a doubleheader, the New York Yankees face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Pirates prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Yankees come in as winners after taking three of four from Boston, including a split in yesterday’s doubleheader. There were both solid performances at the plate […]

The Washington Nationals are on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for game three of a four game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Pirates prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nationals are one of the more ‘surprising’ teams […]

Two teams out of the playoff race collide as the Washington Nationals face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Pirates prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Nationals come in after losing two of three to the Dodgers over the weekend. After having a hot August, the Nationals have […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. doesn’t appreciate almost getting hit by pitches. On Saturday, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo missed inside with a fastball while pitching to Acuna Jr. The players ended up exchanging words and approaching one another. The incident led to the benches and bullpen storming the field for both teams. Video […]

Andrew McCutchen’s return to the Pittsburgh Pirates pleased baseball fans everywhere. The former superstar came back to the team he rose to stardom with and played quite well. Unfortunately, his 2023 season is over. McCutchen is hitting the 10-day IL due to a partial tear in his left Achilles tendon and will be in a […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and general manager Ben Cherington announced that top prospect and No. 1 overall pick in 2023 Paul Skenes has been placed on the Development List and will not pitch again this season. Cherington addressed the decision in a statement released by the team. “We’re excited and encouraged by the positive things Paul […]

It is an NL Central showdown as the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Pirates prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Yesterday, the Brewers saw their lead in the NL Central shrink after losing to the Pirates. The Brewers, who have lost one of their top […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had the best 2023 season. They still aren’t out of it yet; they’re 13.5 games behind the leaders of the NL Central: the Milwaukee Brewers. But there’s less than a month in the season and the Pirates are fourth in their division and seven games back from a possible NL Wild […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates square off in a three game series for the final meeting betweent these two teams. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Brewers-Pirates prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Brewers bounced back nicely after […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates head on the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of a three-game series Friday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Pirates-Cardinals prediction and pick. Pittsburgh (61-73) started off the season hot as they were […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road looking to complete the sweep against the Kansas City Royals. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates got a complete game shutout by Johan Oviedo […]