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The buzz around Pirates camp is palpable as Spring Training kicks off, with all eyes on Paul Skenes, who has officially earned the nickname 'The Mayor.' Meanwhile, as the infield struggles for consistency, the excitement surrounding top prospect Konnor Griffin's first home run has fans dreaming of what could be.
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Pirates 2026 season previews: Infield
The Pittsburgh Pirates core of infielders has some exciting pop but could be considered a unit that is incomplete overall. For the last couple of seasons, the Pirates have struggled to find an everyday first baseman. The acquisition for Spencer Horwitz in December of 2024 was met with some critical feedback, as the Pirates gave […]
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Poll: Which Team Had The Best Offseason?
The offseason has more or less come to a close at this point. While a handful of players remain available in free agency and there’s always a chance of a surprise trade or two throughout Spring Training, the vast majority of the heavy lifting has been done. As Spring Training begins, it’s worth checking in…
MLB.com
Ace might be selling Skenes a bit short. He's more like The Mayor now
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The cavalry came from the clubhouse to watch their guy, their ace and their axis.
If it wasn’t the entirety of the Pirates’ Spring Training roster assembled around a back field Thursday at Pirate City to watch Paul Skenes throw a simulated session, it was pretty close.
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MLB’s top prospect launches first spring HR, and pitcher's reaction says it all
BRADENTON, Fla. -- It didn’t take long for baseball’s No. 1 prospect to send one over the fence in live BP this spring.
Konnor Griffin was going to go deep; it was only a matter of time. And while Nick Dombkowski probably preferred it to come off someone else, Griffin's
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Pirates didn’t rush their rebuild until Paul Skenes changed the timeline
Only three Pirates remain from the 2023 Opening Day roster, and it’s not random. Paul Skenes changed the rebuild timeline in a hurry.
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Reds are walking into the Ke'Bryan Hayes trap Pirates fans warned about
Cincinnati Reds fans are hopeful that third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is healthy and will be a productive hitter in 2026, but Pittsburgh Pirates fans won't be fooled.
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