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Pirates GM Has Very Clear Stance on Paul Skenes Trade Discussions

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington disclosed that any trade conversations surrounding Paul Skenes come to a close quickly.

Sports Illustrated

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Addresses Recent Trade Buzz for First Time

The Pirates star got candid about hearing rumors that he could be traded.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Trade Rumors: Will Pittsburgh Consider Paul Skenes Trade?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured a miserable start to their MLB season so far and MLB fans have started to ignite rumors over a trade involving star player, Paul Skenes.

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Pirates GM Makes Strong Statement About Recent Paul Skenes Trade Rumors

Skenes continues to dominate as the Pirates' woes continue.

Sports Illustrated

Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton After Poor Start to 2025 Season, Name Replacement

Amid a 12-26 start, the Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton and have immediately named his replacement.

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark Just Pulled Off Her Most Impressive Ratings Feat Yet

The WNBA playoffs mean another ratings record for the Fever rookie.

Sports Illustrated

Shame on the Pirates for cutting Rowdy Tellez before needing to pay him a $200K bonus

This is SO WRONG.

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Andrew McCutchen Stays in Pittsburgh, Signs One-Year Million Deal

Andrew McCutchen is staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing his star power and desire to win back to his beloved hometown for another season.

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Ron Cook: Resurrecting these Pirates won't be easy

The Pirates went 57-104 in 1985. That was the summer of the Pittsburgh Drug Trials. Cocaine was sold and used in the team's clubhouse. The city was a national joke both on and off the field. It was the darkest moment in franchise history.

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Ron Cook: The David Bednar dilemma -- waste him or deal him

Another loss Sunday, this one 8-4 in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants, completing a miserable weekend at PNC Park. That makes 44 losses in the past 65 games. The worst extended run in franchise history since the early-1950s continues with no end in sight. We're talking about a…

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After walk-off win Friday, Pirates unable to finish series against Brewers strong

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates probably could have used a furry or two, although they surely would’ve settled for a clutch hit. However it happened, some semblance of a late-game charge.

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Jason Mackey: What's wrong with the offense and more key questions amid the Pirates' tailspin

Hitting coach Andy Haines has become a popular target for fan frustration amid plenty of Pirates struggles: losses in 12 of 13 after Sunday's shutout — their 10th, tied for an MLB high — plus ranking 28th in runs (72) and 29th in OPS (.626) this month.

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Jason Mackey: After Henry Davis debuts, will Pirates keep dipping down to the minors for help?

PITTSBURGH — The two ovations actually sounded somewhat similar, Andrew McCutchen leading off the first inning and Henry Davis two frames later. Although they were drafted 16 years apart and several genres separate their choices in walkup music, the importance of McCutchen and Davis to this franchise is hard to…

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MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights, but wait continues for 1st out active player

All but one big league team will celebrate Pride Night this season, yet the sport remains hampered by ongoing issues around LGBTQ+ inclusivity

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Pirates extend manager Derek Shelton beyond 2023

PITTSBURGH — The good vibes around the Pirates’ clubhouse have extended to the coaching staff, in turn leading to some fresh ink being drawn.

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Analytics have shaped Fenway Sports Group’s other front offices. What might that mean for Penguins?

PITTSBURGH — Penguins fans should know that when Fenway Sports Group executive Dave Beeston said there is “no limit” as to who the team will hire to lead its hockey operations department next, they were far from empty words.

Tribune News Service

The improbable opening day story of Pirates reliever Rob Zastryzny is one worth celebrating

CINCINNATI — When Rob Zastryzny and the Pirates' other relievers walked from the dugout to the bullpen at Great American Ball Park late Thursday afternoon, the 31-year-old turned and took a look around.

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Paul Zeise: Feel-good stories and prospect progress are nice, but the Pirates need to win

PITTSBURGH — The news that Andrew McCutchen had signed with the Pirates was incredible and predictably and rightfully was received with open arms and enthusiasm from fans and observers of all shapes and sizes and from all corners of Pirates nation.

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Jason Mackey: What have the Pirates accomplished during a (surprisingly) busy offseason?

Ben Cherington's first three offseasons as Pirates general manager were marked more by learning or outgoing trades than by any foray into free agency.

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Pirates add to rotation in unexpected, creative way by signing Rich Hill

General manager Ben Cherington said a few days before Christmas that the Pirates hoped to add to their starting rotation. After the holiday, Pittsburgh did that in a creative and unexpected way, inking 42-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year, $8 million contract.

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Jason Mackey: Working through the Pirates' path forward with Bryan Reynolds

SAN DIEGO — Bryan Reynolds remains under contractual control through the 2025 season, but it's hard to see him remaining a Pirate for that long.

Tribune News Service

Joe Starkey: Pirates' tank job served its purpose. Now Bob Nutting needs to step up

It's a bloody shame this needed to happen. But it needed to happen.

Tribune News Service

Johan Oviedo shines, offense stays hot, and Pirates open doubleheader with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — When the Pirates acquired Johan Oviedo as part of the Jose Quintana-Chris Stratton trade, there was an acknowledged need to be patient. General manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton also told anyone who asked about the gigantic right-hander that they viewed him as a capable major league…

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Joe Starkey: Mitch Keller and Ke'Bryan Hayes ... where are they headed?

Last Friday, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the quiet part out loud: "I think we are at a moment in time that progress should not be measured entirely by wins and losses."

Tribune News Service

Pirates' Rodolfo Castro fined, suspended after phone incident; appeal incoming

PITTSBURGH — Pirates general manager Ben Cherington, on his radio show with 93.7 The Fan on Sunday, was asked about a potential suspension being served to infielder Rodolfo Castro after his infamous cellphone incident in Arizona last week.

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