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Tarik Skubal could realistically win his second straight American League Cy Young Award this season, potentially posting one of the best two-year runs in recent MLB history. One does not usually reach such a unique level of greatness without being a supreme competitor. The Detroit Tigers left-handed starting pitcher pushes himself on the mound and […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates only have one representative at the MLB All-Star Game, but Paul Skenes made his mark. Starting for the National League for the second straight year, Skenes put together a 1-2-3 inning. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs says that Skenes made All-Star history with his two strikeout pitches in the inning. Paul Skenes strikes out […]

The MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night will feature two of the brightest pitching stars in the game. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is making his first All-Star start, while Pirates’ star Paul Skenes makes his second in a row. The two took different paths to the majors, as Skenes was drafted first, and Skubal was […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz had a big night on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby. Cruz blasted several homers, and came close to winning the event. Cruz used an unusual bat in the derby, with the iconic video game figure Donkey Kong on it. MLB released some photos of the bat on X, […]

In one of the highlights of the 2025 Home Run Derby, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hit a remarkable 513-foot home run in the first round of the Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. This home run shocked the crowd – it was terrific- tied the overall Derby record for length in a non-Coors Field venue […]

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz made Home Run Derby history Monday night, launching a jaw-dropping 513-foot home run that electrified Truist Park and the baseball world. Competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, Cruz represented the Pirates as the event’s only non-All-Star—and he didn’t disappoint. His towering blast tied the longest Derby homer ever […]

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne are arriving at the All-Star Game in style. The couple, who met at LSU, was seen getting off his plane at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Sunday night (July 13), according to photos obtained by TMZ. In addition to Skenes and Dunne, Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was also on the plane […]

There are few sure things in the MLB Draft, as drafted players, particularly out of high school, are usually a few years away from even breaking into the big leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates took a swing on high school pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday and one […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star game will feature the game’s brightest stars, and two of the most dominant pitchers will have a chance to go head-to-head. It was recently announced that Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes and Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal will start for the National League and American League respectively during Tuesday’s All-Star Game […]

Fans almost got a Paul Skenes vs. Tarik Skubal duel when the Pittsburgh Pirates played the Detroit Tigers in June. Both pitched during a doubleheader caused by a rain delay but they started in different games. However, the highly-anticipated matchup will take place on the national stage as Skenes and Skubal will square off as […]

At the moment, a lot of events have gone the way of the Chicago Cubs. The team’s massive trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker has paid off nicely. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the front runners for the NL MVP in his second big-league season. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga recently returned from […]

Paul Skenes has been utterly dominant in his sophomore season. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace has followed up his epic, 2024 NL Rookie of the Year campaign with another incredible effort. Despite a historic lack of run support, Skenes continues to dazzle Pirates fans. In Pittsburgh’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins Friday, Skenes got off […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. They have been competing in the National League since 1887, and they actually played five seasons in the American Association before that. While the modern-day version of the team has struggled badly in the National League Central and has only been […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last six games heading into their final series before the All-Star break. Pittsburgh has fired their manager and done everything they can do to save their season. However, the deficit they need to overcome to make it to the postseason is very large. Because of that, Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan […]

On Wednesday, ahead of the game between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, the Yankees finally decided to cut ties with infielder DJ LeMahieu. LeMahieu had been with the Yankees since 2019 and was a two-time AL Silver Slugger in New York, as well as a AL Batting Champion in 2020. LeMahieu was one […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially headed for the national spotlight, thanks to Oneil Cruz. The slugger announced he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby this year. The shortstop is widely known for his jaw-dropping power, and his presence in Atlanta is already generating buzz across the league. Cruz made his intentions clear in […]

There’s no reason to suspect the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to deal starting pitcher Paul Skenes at the trade deadline. But this is early July, which is peak trade rumor season, and that means we can all explore the possibility. ESPN’s David Schoenfield did just that on Tuesday, examining what it would take to send […]

The 2025 Home Run Derby is six days away, and Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz is the latest participant to be added. Cruz now joins Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuna Jr., James Wood, and Byron Buxton. Three spots remain, and those spots should be filled by the end of the week. Oneil Cruz is one of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates might be the most inconsistent team in baseball this season. After Pittsburgh refused to allow a run in a three-game sweep over the Cardinals recently, the team then failed to score a run in a three-game sweep by Seattle. Now, the Bucs finally ended that pathetic 30-inning scoreless streak. The Pirates finally […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2025, and they have the record to show for it. As it stands, the Cubs sit at 54-36 and have the second-best record in the National League, behind only the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Chicago knows that it […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not doing very well in the 2025 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have must-watch talents. For one, they have one of the best hurlers in the game today in the form of Paul Skenes, who has as many seasons in the big leagues as MLB All-Star nods. […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar, if unenviable, position: sellers in a bustling market. Despite a spirited run in late June and early July, the Pirates remain mired at the bottom of the National League Central, their postseason hopes all but extinguished. With the July 31 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates just had a topsy-turvy ride during their previous two sets against the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners. The Pirates entered the Seattle series at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on the heels of a six-game win streak, which included a three-game sweep of the Cardinals at home. All those victories versus […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have lots of plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline, to try and strengthen their roster. Two relief pitchers from the Pittsburgh Pirates are currently on Philadelphia’s radar. Philadelphia though has some other issues that might need addressed. “While the Phillies are looking at relievers David Bednar and Dennis Santana of the […]

The Chicago Cubs have been actively pursuing pitching talent, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago has particularly had their eye on Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. While the Cubs have been talking with Pittsburgh for some time about Keller, those talks appear to be hitting some obstacles. “They continue to purse Pirates starter Mitch […]

The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets […]

While the Kansas City Royals are looking at the trade market to see where the team can improve before the deadline later in the month, there is one player that they are reportedly interested in. As some Royals players could be on the trade block, the latest from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic states that […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an unlikely star this week—and it wasn’t on the field. A fan went viral during a facial hair face-off after unveiling a beard sculpted to mimic the iconic Clemente Bridge, paying tribute to franchise legend Roberto Clemente. Wearing a black cap with yellow stars and a No. 25 Pirates jersey, the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates delivered one of their most dominant performances of the season on Wednesday afternoon, completing a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-0 win at PNC Park. While the team’s red-hot form is stealing headlines, it was Mitch Keller, the 29-year-old right-hander, who made history in front of 15,979 fans. […]

Paul Skenes might be a flamethrowing phenom on the mound, but on Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace traded his spikes for something a little more down-to-earth — literally. In a wholesome pregame moment at PNC Park, Skenes was spotted helping the Pirates grounds crew maintain the field just hours before his scheduled start against […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates extended their season-best winning streak to five games Tuesday night, edging the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 in a tense showdown at PNC Park. While pitching and defense carried the day once again, it was catcher Henry Davis’ highlight-reel tag at home plate that proved to be the difference-maker. Henry Davis with the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are without one of their best relief pitchers for three games, starting Sunday. Pirates reliever Dennis Santana is serving a suspension for confronting a fan in Detroit on June 19, per the Associated Press. Santana will miss Sunday’s game with the New York Mets, then two games against the St. Louis Cardinals. […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are engaged in trade talks for all kinds of players. The latest trade candidate is Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller. Keller is considered one of the team’s best players, and the Chicago Cubs are very interested in making a deal for him. “Keller, who’s in the second […]

Dave Parker had swagger the very first time he stepped on the baseball field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. As a rookie in 1973, he made the Pirates the season after the team lost all-time great Roberto Clemente when his plane crashed during a humanitarian mission. We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall […]

July of 2025 month was going to be a great one for Dave Parker and his family. The former MVP is part of the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame class alongside CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend is already a part of the team’s hall of fame, but he passed away […]

The San Francisco Giants have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of promise last season. Paul Skenes exploded into MLB, becoming one of the best and most popular pitchers. But this year has been quite different, even if Skenes hasn’t, and a big trade might be needed to improve the future of a team that has not made the playoffs […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday featured two of baseball’s most exciting young pitching talents. Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes got the start for Pittsburgh and Milwaukee sent out flame-throwing phenom Jacob Misiorowski. The Brewers’ rookie sensation has been even better than advertised since Milwaukee called up the […]