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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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Rodolfo Castro #14 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after the final out in a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 15, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates won 1-0 despite being no hit by the Cincinnati Reds.

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MLB Insider Notes Shocking Pirates Trend This Week

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a rough day on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, being no-hit. Yet somehow, they still managed to win the game. Fast forward to Monday night at Wrigley Field and they finally scratched out a couple hits. However this time, they were shut out and lo

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-ruin home run in the third inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on April 14, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Bryan Reynolds Had A Must-See Triple Thursday Night

Crazy things can happen in baseball. They can happen when nobody is expecting them to happen. They strike when you least expect them. Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds was at the center of one of the crazier moments on Thursday night during Pittsburgh's game ag

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after scoring in the 5th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 21, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Pirates Fans Are Enjoying A Shocking Week Of Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates front office has been busy over these past week. There wasn't really anything done by the team to improve its chances of winning in 2022 or anytime soon, but the past week has seen a little more action than what fans in Pittsburgh are accustomed to. Last we

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago

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Pirates Insider Reveals The Logic Behind Latest Bryan Reynolds Update

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago Bryan Reynolds is staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates for at least the next three seasons. The two sides agreed upon on a two-year deal that covers the 2022 and 2023 seasons to avoid arbitration. Reynolds will not be a free agent until the end of the 2025 season. According to

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds second after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs during opening day at PNC Park on April 12, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Keep Bryan Reynolds Happy For Now

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on April 10, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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The Entire Pirates Team Showed Up To Support Ke'Bryan Hayes

Andres Chavez • 10 months ago

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a RBI single in the 5th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 21, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Ke'Bryan Hayes Shares His Confidence In The Pirates

Andres Chavez • 10 months ago

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two-RBI triple during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Officially Announce The Ke'Bryan Hayes News

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago

Jason Bay hits a home run during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. on June 26, 2005. Pittsburgh won in 10 innings 5-4.

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What Happened To Jason Bay? (Complete Story)

Tyler Wells • 10 months ago

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What Happened To Jason Bay? (Complete Story)

Jason Bay hits a home run during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. on June 26, 2005. Pittsburgh won in 10 innings 5-4.

Tyler Wells • 10 months ago When he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jason Bay looked like he was developing into one of the game’s most dominant and consistent hitters. He was a blend of power and discipline, proving to be a tough out at the plate. https://twitter.com/OfTheAllegheny/status/12294170468044

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

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MLB Writer Ponders When Pirates Fans Will Finally Give Up

Andres Chavez • 10 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 Remain Stuck In An Endless Cycle With Latest Trade Rumors

Andres Chavez • 10 months ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides into third base during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 18, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

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Pirates Insider Shares Latest Bryan Reynolds Update

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates signs an autograph for a fan following a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds during the game at PNC Park on October 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Reportedly Looking To Move Yet Another Key Player

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago

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Pirates Reportedly Looking To Move Yet Another Key Player

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates signs an autograph for a fan following a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds during the game at PNC Park on October 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 10 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates sure have fallen on hard times. Ever since reaching the postseason three years straight from 2013-15, it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for them. They've had to say goodbye to players such as Gerrit Cole, Andrew McCutchen, Josh Bell, Starling Marte, Aus

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Barry Bonds Vs. Willie Stargell (Who Was The Better Pirate?)

Barry Bonds #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates talks to the media prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs in 1990 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Andres Chavez • 12 months ago The Pittsburgh Pirates, believe it or not, were one of MLB’s top teams in the 1970s. They have a rich history, but the seventies were perhaps their best decade. Willie Stargell, a slugging first baseman/outfielder, was behind that success. Later, in the eighties, the team dr

Barry Bonds #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates talks to the media prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs in 1990 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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Why Did Barry Bonds Leave The Pirates?

Andres Chavez • 1 year 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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3 Reasons The Pirates Can't Get Out Of Perennial Rebuilding Phase

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Bobby Bonilla #25 of the New York Mets looks on during the game against the Montreal Expos at the Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Expos defeated the Mets 4-2.

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What Happened To Bobby Bonilla? (Complete Story)

Tyler Wells • 1 year 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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3 Free Agents Pirates Should Target This Offseason

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on September 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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3 Potential Destinations For Pirates Outfielder Bryan Reynolds

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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3 Potential Destinations For Pirates Outfielder Bryan Reynolds

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on September 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago Several media outlets have reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting several inquiries about their top outfielder Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds was brilliant in 2021, ranking tenth in MLB in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) with 5.5. He slashed .302/.390/.522 with 24 homers, 93 run

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides into third base during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 18, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

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Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Once Again Drawing Trade Interest Around MLB

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Cole Tucker #3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Bryan Reynolds #10 and Ben Gamel #18 after the final out of an 8-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds during the game at PNC Park on October 2, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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1 Underrated NL Player Who Might Pop Up On Some MVP Ballots

Sam Leweck • 1 year ago

Gregory Polanco #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on from the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game at PNC Park on August 24, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Gregory Polanco Stands Out As Intriguing Late-Season Addition

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Pittsburgh Pirates players Kevin Newman #27, Gregory Polanco #25 and Adam Frazier #26 celebrate after a win against San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 23, 2021 in San Francisco, California.

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Pirates May Never Contend If Top Talent Is Not Retained

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Pirates May Never Contend If Top Talent Is Not Retained

Pittsburgh Pirates players Kevin Newman #27, Gregory Polanco #25 and Adam Frazier #26 celebrate after a win against San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 23, 2021 in San Francisco, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Pirates are enduring yet another losing season, as they are currently 38-62. They have the second-worst record in the National League and are completely out of the playoff picture. Pittsburgh also finished the 2020 campaign in last place of the NL Central with a 19

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2 Terrible Decisions That Landed Pirates In Current Rut

Pittsburgh Pirates Infield Kevin Newman (27) celebrates with teammates Pittsburgh Pirates Second base Adam Frazier (26) during the MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves on May 20, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tyler Wells • 2 years ago The 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates are undoubtedly having one of the worst seasons in Major League Baseball this year. After 77 games, they sit well out of the divisional race at 16 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers. With their 29-48 record, they currently have the third-worst mark in

Adam Frazier #26 of the MLB Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning during game two of the doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on May 29, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Is Pirates Veteran Adam Frazier Overrated? (3 Reasons He Is)

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Jacob Stallings #58 of the Pittsburgh Pirates high fives with Adam Frazier #26 after hitting a walk off single in the thirteenth inning to give the Pirates a 8-7 win over the Miami Marlins i at PNC Park on June 5, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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3 Drastic Moves Pirates Must Make Given Current Slide

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Jacob Stallings #58 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Gregory Polanco #25 after scoring in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 14, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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2 Ways Pirates Can Break Free Of Constant Rebuilding Phase

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Infield Kevin Newman (27) celebrates with teammates Pittsburgh Pirates Second base Adam Frazier (26) during the MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves on May 20, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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3 Steps For Pittsburgh Pirates To Compete In 2022

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Travis Ishikawa (30) hat glove and sunglasses on the dugout steps during the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates played at Citi Field in Flushing,NY

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When Will The Pirates Be MLB Contenders Again?

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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When Will The Pirates Be MLB Contenders Again?

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Travis Ishikawa (30) hat glove and sunglasses on the dugout steps during the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates played at Citi Field in Flushing,NY

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the historical franchises in Major League Baseball, and certainly one of the most romantic. Players like Honus Wagner, Ralph Kiner, Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski, Dave Parker, Willie Stargell, Barry Bonds, and most recently Gerrit Cole and Andrew

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 Projected Lineup (Breakdown)

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Tyler Wells • 2 years ago The Pittsburgh Pirates are widely considered to be one of the worst teams in the MLB. This comes after an abysmal 2020 season that saw them in last place of the NL Central, posting just a 19-41 record. The team will be in the midst of a rebuilding process that has already started.