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Daniel Vogelbach #19 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates his solo home run during the second inning against the New York Yankees at PNC Park on July 5, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pittsburgh Pirates fans walk to the gates of PNC Park before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Reportedly 'Hopeful' To Retain Veteran Star

When Andrew McCutchen signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates last offseason, we all thought he was going to retire with the team that gave him a platform to become a megastar. He had a very solid season and showed he still belongs. Now, instead of retiring, McCutchen

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on September 4, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Star Calls For Robot Umpires

The MLB season has seen many changes to the pace of play. A pitch timer has been introduced as well as limiting the number of disengagements a pitcher can have. While those rules have worked out well in the first season, some MLB players are hoping for more changes. One rule t

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates records his 1,500th hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate against the Texas Rangers during inter-league play at PNC Park on May 22, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Andrew McCutchen Comments After Injury News Revealed

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many great players in the history of their franchise. One player who stands out amongst the rest is former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen. During his first stint in Pittsburgh, he was one of the best players in baseball for nine years. He finished top-

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

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Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a double in the first inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on August 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen signed a one-year deal before the season to play in front of the fans that showed him so much love and respect over the years. He blossomed into a star in Pittsburgh, so one last stint there made all the sense in the world. He enjoyed a pr

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MLB Fans React To Today's Paul Skenes News

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Fans wait to enter PNC Park prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Make A Surprising Decision Regarding Paul Skenes

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates fans walk to the gates of PNC Park before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Pirates Have A Promising Spot In Recent Rankings

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates fans walk to the gates of PNC Park before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Top Prospect Shows Off His Velocity In Professional Debut

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates players huddle after the Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in a baseball game July 26, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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MLB Insider Reveals Pirates Players That Are Getting Trade Interest

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

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MLB Insider Reveals Pirates Players That Are Getting Trade Interest

Pittsburgh Pirates players huddle after the Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in a baseball game July 26, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team that has fallen far out of postseason contention after a promising start to the season. The Bucs sit in last place in the NL Central with a record of 45-57. As such, the Pirates are expected to be sellers at this year's trade deadline. On Thur

David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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MLB Insider Reveals David Bednar Trade Rumor

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates fans walk to the gates of PNC Park before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Top Pirates Pick Takes Home A Record Payday

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Quinn Priester #64 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks off the field after being removed from the game in the sixth inning during inter-league play against the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park on July 17, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Made History With A Pair Of Debuts Monday Night

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Paul Skenes #20 of the LSU Tigers greets fans after winning the NCAA College World Series baseball finals against the Florida Gators at Charles Schwab Field on June 26, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Video Shows The Moment Paul Skenes Was Drafted By The Pirates

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

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Video Shows The Moment Paul Skenes Was Drafted By The Pirates

Paul Skenes #20 of the LSU Tigers greets fans after winning the NCAA College World Series baseball finals against the Florida Gators at Charles Schwab Field on June 26, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates had the first pick in this year's Major League Baseball Draft. With that first pick, they selected LSU's ace in pitcher Paul Skenes. The right-hander helped pitch LSU to a College World Series championship this summer. He began his collegiate career at A

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Pirates Draft A Potential Future Star Pitcher At No. 1 Overall

Fans wait to enter PNC Park prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago For months, most of the baseball industry believed the Pittsburgh Pirates would select outfielder Dylan Crews with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He was viewed as the best player in the draft by most evaluators. However, the Pirates took a step forward this season and ceas

Henry Davis #32 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits an RBI single in the seventh inning during the game against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on June 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Pirates Have A Top Prospect Stepping Up This Month

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates laughs against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Pirates Manager Comments On Andrew McCutchen Trade Rumors

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

Henry Davis #32 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during eighth inning of the game at loanDepot park on June 22, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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Pirates Rookie Got To Experience A Special Moment Thursday

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

Ji Hwan Bae #3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off three-run home run for a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros at PNC Park on April 11, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Hype Up Their Cool New Uniforms

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at PNC Park on April 27, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Reveal Must-See New Uniforms

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

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Pirates Reveal Must-See New Uniforms

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at PNC Park on April 27, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates were one of several teams that announced that this year, they would be revealing their new Nike City Connect uniforms. On Thursday, the Pirates officially revealed those new uniforms. As is the case with most teams' City Connect uniforms, the Pirates' new t

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on June 3, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Star Is Finally Coming Into His Own

Jarrett Prendergast • 6 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo #58 as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on April 17, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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MLB Analyst Discusses Andrew McCutchen's Hall-of-Fame Case

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates singles for his 2000th career hit in the first inning during the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 11, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Andrew McCutchen Has Achieved An Elite Milestone

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo #58 as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on April 17, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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Today Marks An Important Pirates Anniversary

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago

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Today Marks An Important Pirates Anniversary

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo #58 as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on April 17, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago Wednesday marks an important date in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On June 7, 2005, a draft pick was made that changed the fortunes of the franchise. The player's name was Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen made his MLB debut in 2009 and quickly became a staple in the Pirate

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Mitch Keller Made Pirates History In Latest Start

Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park on May 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Jarrett Prendergast • 6 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the surprise teams of MLB this season. No one expected them to compete for anything substantial this season. But, they find themselves only one game out of first place in the NL Central. You can look at a few different spots as to why th

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates records his 1,500th hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate against the Texas Rangers during inter-league play at PNC Park on May 22, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Andrew McCutchen Has Reached An Impressive Pirates Mark

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on May 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Regression Is Already Hitting The Pirates Hard

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Starting pitcher Rich Hill #44 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning at Coors Field on April 17, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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Rich Hill Continues To Make Age-Related History

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a single in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Pirates Have Flipped The Script In The NL Central

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at PNC Park on April 27, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates GM Could Be On A Familiar Path

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

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Pirates GM Could Be On A Familiar Path

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at PNC Park on April 27, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates were a team that had no expectations to succeed in 2023. However, they have the best record in the National League and lead the NL Central division over the Milwaukee Brewers by 1.5 games. The man running the team is a face that Boston Red Sox fans will rec

Drew Maggi #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on April 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Pirates Shared A Must-See Emotional Drew Maggi Video

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

Fans wait to enter PNC Park prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Mourn The Loss Of A Franchise Legend

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

Drew Maggi #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates makes his Major League debut during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on April 26, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Drew Maggi Comments On His Unforgettable Night

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates tracks down a ball off the bat of Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets in the fourth inning during Game Two of a doubleheader at PNC Park on September 7, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Ownership Comments On A Record Extension

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

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Pirates Ownership Comments On A Record Extension

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates tracks down a ball off the bat of Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets in the fourth inning during Game Two of a doubleheader at PNC Park on September 7, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates were finally able to retain homegrown talent. Notorious for trading Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte, Joe Musgrove, Gerrit Cole, Austin Meadows, Shane Baz, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Bell, and many more stars through the years, the Pirates finally committed big bucks