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The Pittsburgh Pirates are fleshing out what their roster is going to look like when the regular season rolls around, and one pitcher could find himself on the final roster after Spring Training. Lefty Hunter Barco might be on the outside looking in right now, but he could end up being the last man in […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, March 12, 2026, 6:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home against the Atlanta Braves, where they will try and pick up another win in the Grapefruit League. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is […]
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The regular season is right around the corner for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With just a couple of games left in Spring Training, Pittsburgh has been playing well with a 12-6 record, but are those results going to be the real Pirates in the regular season ? Their offense has been really solid so far, with […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans were dealt a massive blow last Thursday morning as news had broke out of Dallas that long time Bucco, Andrew McCutchen, is signing a Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers. McCutchen has been listed as a non-roster invitee to the Ranger’s Spring camp and will have an opportunity to compete for […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles, March 11, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action today with a game where they will take on the Baltimore Orioles in Spring Training. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Pittsburgh Pirates made some moves this offseason to address their offense. And at least so […]
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Spring Breakout was created by Major League Baseball in 2024 to showcase baseball franchises’ best up-and-coming players. The Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in an event unlike anything we’ve seen before, and instantly became a hit. The top prospects from the Pirates organization will play against the top talent from the Tigers organization this […]
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Team USA took down Team Mexico in Houston in a contest on Monday night for the World Baseball Classic’s pool play stage. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Cy Young Award winning pitcher, Paul Skenes, made the start on the mound and dominated from the first pitch. For the first time since his legendary run at LSU, baseball […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are beginning to shrink their spring training roster as Opening Day approaches. On Monday, the Bucs announced several players being optioned to Triple-A, and others reassigned to minor league camp. Eight moves were announced, most notably right-handed pitchers Antwone Kelly, Thomas Harrington, and Wilber Dotel sent to Triple-A Indianapolis, signaling they are […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees, March 9, 2026, 6:35 p.m. ET Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL How to Stream: Gotham Sports App The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Yankees looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your […]
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In his first two MLB seasons, Paul Skenes has won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and the NL Cy Young Award. Not bad! Before he embarks on his third season with the Pirates, Skenes will lead Team USA’s strong rotation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, looking to claim the championship for […]
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Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 8, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Bradenton today against the Boston Red Sox looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. […]
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The same guys have been getting the attention at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, like Konnor Griffin, and rightfully so. The No. 1 prospect has been putting on a clinic with his towering home runs and impressive skills. He is also building a compelling case to make the Pirates’ Opening Day roster and become the starting […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, March 7, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: Joker Merchant Field, Lakeland, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Detroit Tigers looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. […]
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The polls have closed and the votes are in! At Bucs Dugout, we polled how excited Pittsburgh Pirates fans were for the regular season after the team’s hot start to Spring Training. 82% of those who voted said that they are more excited than normal for the regular season after the Buccos dominated Grapefruit League […]
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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 6, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays, March 6, 2026, 1:07 p.m. ET Location: TD Ballpark, Dunedin, Florida How to Watch: Sportsnet ONE The Pittsburgh Pirates are splitting the team up, with half staying home […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan with National League Central division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds. In exchange for Callihan the Pirates sent pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Reds. Callihan was the Red’s No.19 ranked prospect and could immediately become a depth piece for the Pirates in both the outfield and the infield. The […]
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 5, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, Florida Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the St. Louis Cardinals this afternoon at beautiful LECOM Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of Spring Training, but they have a couple of players who are playing in the World Baseball Classic, including two bullpen guys who will be suiting up for the Dominican Republic. Right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana and left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto showed up against the Detroit Tigers in an […]
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Ask any Pittsburgh Pirates fan about the team this season and there’s likely a different tone to the conversation then years before. The Pirates finished 2025 as a 71-91 club, depressing by five wins from the previous two seasons. Don Kelly was promoted to manager to replace Derek Shelton, but the front office remained the […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have landed themselves a generational kind of player in rising star Konnor Griffin. In Spring Training so far, Griffin has been very impressive and is being compared to players of the past who made their MLB debuts with roughly the same amount of inexperience and youth in their professional careers. At just […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Bucs are sitting at 9-2 in Grapefruit League action. Their offensive production is up, while […]
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Team Colombia vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 3, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: 93.7 The Fan, 100.1 FM, AM 1020 KDKA, Sports Net Pittsburgh app SNP 360 The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Colombian national team in their preparation for the World Baseball Classic. Please remember our Game Day […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are a surprising 9-2 in this year’s Spring Training Grapefruit League following yesterday’s 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. They are currently on a five-game win streak and have the best record in all of Spring Training. And while it’s ceratinly way early, and the real games haven’t even started yet, […]
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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 2, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time this spring in hopes of sending the fans in Bradenton home happy. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]
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