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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-0, in the NL Central.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-0, in the NL Central. They are 0-0 over their last 7 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

March 05, 2026

Pirates News

The Pirates are buzzing with renewed energy as Paul Skenes steps onto the mound for his first start with Team USA, signaling a shift in team morale after a disappointing 71-91 season. Meanwhile, rising star Konnor Griffin is already drawing comparisons to baseball legends, showcasing the exceptional talent bubbling up through the farm system. In a surprising twist, the Pirates traded bullpen piece Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for Tyler Callihan, a move that could pay off given Callihan's potential as a utility bat. This deal underscores the front office's commitment to building a dynamic roster, as highlighted by MLB Pipeline's prospect rankings showing a notable shift towards hitters. With fresh faces and a new manager, Pittsburgh is positioning itself for a brighter future, and fans are starting to feel it.

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Bucsdugout

Paul Skenes speaks of different feeling in Pirates camp, makes first USA start

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 […]

Bucsdugout

Pirates Konnor Griffin already in rare group of baseball legends

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 […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates, Reds Swap Tyler Callihan For Kyle Nicolas

The Pirates announced they’ve traded relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for left fielder/second baseman Tyler Callihan. Both players were on the 40-man roster, so there’s no corresponding move. It’s a swap of talented but largely unproven players between the NL Central rivals. Nicolas, 27, has the more significant MLB experience of the two. […]

MLB.com

Pirates trade for Reds' No. 19 prospect Tyler Callihan

The Pirates swung an intradivision deal on Wednesday to acquire Tyler Callihan from the Reds. Callihan, MLB Pipeline’s No. 19 Reds prospect before the trade, is heading to the Pirates in exchange for right-hander Kyle Nicolas. He won't rank among Pittsburgh's new Top 30 Prospects list.

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Pirates trade bullpen piece to division rival Reds for intriguing upside bat

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the division rival Cincinnati Reds for utility bat Tyler Callihan.

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Pirates’ top 30 prospect risers expose a huge shift brewing in the farm system

MLB Pipeline’s latest update on the Pirates' top 30 prospects highlighted a wave of risers that leaned heavily toward hitters.

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