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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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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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2 Pirates Teammates Made History On Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off an important victory on Tuesday night over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. After leading the defending champions 4-2 in the top of the ninth, the Pirates were forced to play a bottom half of the inning when Chas McCormick tied th

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Ji Hwan Bae #3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases on his 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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The Pirates Won In Dramatic Fashion On Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been a pleasant surprise to start the 2023 season. While it's not expected to last, the team pulled off an epic walk-off win on Tuesday night against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. With the game tied at four runs apiece and one out

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a RBI triple in the fifth 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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Bryan Reynolds Gets A Well-Deserved Weekly Honor

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shockingly started the 2023 season with a 6-3 record. Yes, you read that right. You can expect them to crash down to Earth and nobody will blame you. However, there is no denying that they have been much, much better than expected. They even have

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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Fans React To Today's Oneil Cruz News

Oneil Cruz #61 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks off the field in the second inning of his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on October 2, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago An unfortunate play occurred on the weekend, in the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox. In Sunday's 1-0 affair that saw the Bucs come through with the win, they lost an important asset for a significant period of time. Starting shortstop Oneil Cruz, one

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws out a runner at first base against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on July 13, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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The Pirates Could Swing A Specific Big Trade To Replace Oneil Cruz

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates glances sideways as he is walked during the 3rd inning of the game against the New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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Pirates Provide A Return Timeline For Oneil Cruz

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores on a RBI triple in the fifth 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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Pirates Receive Devastating News On Oneil Cruz

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates acknowledges the crowd 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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Andrew McCutchen Received The Perfect Welcome Back To Pittsburgh

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Derek Shelton #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates visits the mound during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 04, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Pirates Manager Comments On Slowly Turning Things Around

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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Pirates Manager Comments On Slowly Turning Things Around

Derek Shelton #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates visits the mound during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 04, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the most surprising teams in the first few games of the season. They have a 4-2 record and a three-game winning streak. Of course, it's still very early and they will most likely regress to the mean at some point, but there is no denying th

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 Is Making A Strong Case For A Big Payday

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 03, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Bryan Reynolds Had Himself A Big Night In Boston

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Jack Suwinski #65 of the Pittsburgh Pirates catches a fly ball during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 03, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Pirates Had Some Fun At Fenway Park

Curt Bishop • 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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MLB Insider Reveals Major Bryan Reynolds Update

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 year ago

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MLB Insider Reveals Major Bryan Reynolds Update

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.

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 year ago The Pittsburgh Pirates do not have high expectations for the 2023 season. They are in the middle of a major rebuild and are looking to develop their young players. One major contributor on the Pirates roster is outfielder Bryan Reynolds. He has been their best player over the

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MLB Insider Reveals Latest Bryan Reynolds Extension Update

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates gestures after he hit a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 26, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago It feels like we have been reading that the Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to extend a key player for months now, but here we go again. "Hearing Pirates have been trying to extend star CF Bryan Reynolds. Opening day seems to be a deadline. No word yet on Oneil Cruz or other young pla

Oneil Cruz #61 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes the field for the first inning during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on October 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Reveal Date For Their Special New Uniforms

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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 Fans React To New Bryan Reynolds Rumor

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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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MLB Insider Reveals Major Bryan Reynolds Update

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at Pirate City on February 22, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida.

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Andrew McCutchen Has Pirates Fans Excited Tuesday

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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Monday Marks A Special MLB Anniversary For A Legend

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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Monday Marks A Special MLB Anniversary For A Legend

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago Monday marks a special anniversary in the history of Major League Baseball. On March 20, 1973, Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The slugger had played 18 seasons in the game, all of which were with the Pirates. During h

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at bat in the second inning against the New York Yankees during a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 06, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.

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Oneil Cruz Appears To Be In Mid-Season Form

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at Pirate City on February 22, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida.

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Pirates Manager Discusses The Development Of Oneil Cruz

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at Pirate City on February 22, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida.

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Photo Shows Andrew McCutchen Catching Up With Old Friends

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Bob Nutting presents David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates with the Roberto Clemente Award before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 22, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pirates Owner Tries To Claim The Team Is Competing

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

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Pirates Owner Tries To Claim The Team Is Competing

Bob Nutting presents David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates with the Roberto Clemente Award before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 22, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of the worst records in MLB last season, with 62 wins and 100 losses. It was their fourth consecutive season with a losing record and seventh straight with no playoffs. Unlike the Baltimore Orioles, contention doesn't appear to be a possibility in 2

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David Bednar Is Already Throwing Gas This Spring

David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago The Pittsburgh Pirates are very likely to be battling to stay out of last place in the National League Central division in 2023. But there are some intriguing pieces to keep an eye on this spring as the team looks to take a few steps towards relevance. One such piece is All-Star

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 Insider Notes A Key Veteran Presence

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 25, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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A Pirates Star Still Wants To Be Traded

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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Pirates Land An Elite Prospect Atop Latest MLB Ranking

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates glances sideways as he is walked during the 3rd inning of the game against the New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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Pirates Veteran Is Ready To Watch Oneil Cruz Shine

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after flying out in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on September 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.

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The Pirates Welcome Andrew McCutchen Home

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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The Pirates Welcome Andrew McCutchen Home

Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after flying out in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on September 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago Last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a key signing, which brought great joy to their fanbase. The Pirates brought back a familiar and friendly face in franchise legend Andrew McCutchen. "Cutch," as he is affectionately known, spent the first nine seasons of his MLB career in Pi

Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on September 30, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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The Pirates Have A Serious Star On Defense

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws out a runner at first base against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on July 13, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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Oneil Cruz Dominates An Elite Shortstop Category

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates gestures after he hit a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 26, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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MLB Insider Offers A Bryan Reynolds Trade Timeline

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Andrew McCutchen #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting the game winning single in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 02, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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MLB Fan Sums Up Andrew McCutchen's Homecoming With SpongeBob Clip

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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MLB Fan Sums Up Andrew McCutchen's Homecoming With SpongeBob Clip

Andrew McCutchen #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting the game winning single in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 02, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago Today, a homecoming of sorts took place. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed veteran outfielder and former franchise cornerstone Andrew McCutchen to a one-year contract worth $5 million. And so, the Pirates have reunited with a friendly face, one who won an MVP Award, five Silver Slugg