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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis bats in a game against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park.

Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot

By Alex Kiger and Matthew Scabilloni April 22, 2025

With Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez on the IL for the next few weeks with a lacerated index finger, former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis has earned his chance to make a difference for the Pirates.  Two...

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis bats in a game against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park.

Column | It’s now or never for Henry Davis

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2025

When Henry Davis came into Monday night’s game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park, he was helping make major league history.  After a pitch by Paul Skenes nicked off the toe of Washington’s...

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after getting the final out of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh on April 9.

Column | Pirates shouldn’t rush David Bednar back to Pittsburgh

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer April 17, 2025

David Bednar’s career arc has taken a turn for the worse over the last 12 months.  The Pittsburgh native has gone from a fan favorite, top-of-the-line major league closer and one of the very few...

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe, left, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., right, react after Chisholm Jr. hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, April 13, in New York.

Pitt’s physics department takes a swing at explaining MLB’s torpedo bat phenomenon

By Alex Kiger, Andrew Lavin, and Thomas Simione April 15, 2025

The hottest topic in the early going of the 2025 MLB season is the “torpedo bat.” First brought into headlines by the New York Yankees, the torpedo bat is quickly spreading through the major leagues,...

Junior left-handed pitcher Ryan Reed (40) prepares to throw the ball during the baseball game against Miami at Charles L. Cost Field on Friday, April 4.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball wins one, drops two in ACC series with Miami

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Over the weekend, Pitt baseball (17-14, ACC 4-8) hosted Miami (17-16, ACC 4-8) in its fourth ACC series. The Panthers took the victory with a 7-2 win in game two of Friday’s doubleheader but fell 9-4...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | This Pirates team doesn’t feel new

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Look, baseball is a long season.  If there is any sport that you can’t overreact to, it’s the one that insists on playing 162 games in the span of about six months. Things could completely change...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | Ryan Borucki’s revival is crucial for Pittsburgh’s bullpen

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Two years ago, Ryan Borucki had one of the best stories on the Pittsburgh Pirates. After spending parts of five seasons in the big leagues, Borucki had yet to truly establish himself at the major league...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Pittsburgh Pirates ready to ride the ship into 2025

By Sean McQuillan and Alex Kiger March 25, 2025

With the season upon us, all eyes are on 2025 and the young Bucs. 2024 saw moments of hope — headlined by the reigning National League Rookie of the Year and MLB The Show 25 cover athlete Paul Skenes...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Phil Fox (28) pitches during a game against UVA at Cost Field on March 25, 2024.

Pitt baseball takes advantage of midweek MAC matchups with NC State on deck

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Over the past two weeks, Pitt baseball (13-7, ACC 1-2) faced a trio of Mid-American Conference opponents, securing necessary and emphatic victories in all three games.  “Great players, great people,...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports schedule ramps up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Pitt is ramping up towards one of its busier weekends of the spring schedule. Spring sports are in full swing after both men’s and women’s basketball lost in their respective conference tournaments.  Baseball Pitt...

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