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Takeaways | Pitt baseball bounces back from tough start, offense is on fire

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023

Pitt baseball won three out of four games against Harvard last weekend in Florida. Staff writer David Scott gives his takeaways from the series, including his thoughts on the team’s offensive explosion and pitching struggles.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball starts season slow, pitching needs to tighten up

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

Staff Writer David Scott provides his takeaways after Pitt baseball’s series loss to the Maine Black Bears.

After offseason reload, Pitt baseball veteran Sky Duff brings leadership to young clubhouse

By David Scott, Senior Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

When graduate student infielder Sky Duff came to Pitt in 2018, he expected tough competition playing in the cutthroat ACC. But the past five years have molded Duff into a capable leader for the Panthers, willing to do whatever it takes to bring success to Pittsburgh.

Column | Andrew McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh goes beyond wins and losses

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • January 20, 2023

Andrew McCutchen’s return to the Pirates might not make headlines from a production standpoint, but Senior Staff Writer Zack Gibney argues that his addition gives fans a sense of life heading into the 2023 season.

Preview | Pitt baseball gears up for the 2023 campaign

By David Scott, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

As Pitt baseball gets ready for the 2023 campaign, staff writer David Scott breaks down the Panthers’ roster and schedule for the year.

Column | The Pirates should follow the Guardians’ blueprint, build from within

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2022

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t made the MLB Playoffs since 2015. While being a small market club puts them at a competitive disadvantage, the Pirates have nobody to blame but themselves for being...

Column | Pirates set up for future success barring more brutal trades

By David Scott, For The Pitt News • July 21, 2022

The Pirates haven’t done much to inspire hope in their fans in recent years. The team hasn’t made the postseason since 2015 and has only finished with an above .500 record once during that time. While the team is currently well out of playoff contention in 2022, the Pirates are beginning to show signs of life.

Column | The Pirates should not wait to extend Oneil Cruz

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • June 29, 2022

Shortstop Oneil Cruz is well on his way to becoming the most popular Pirate since Andrew McCutchen. Like McCutchen once did, Cruz is quickly opening eyes on a national scale.

Column | Inconsistency continues to keep Pitt baseball, Mike Bell out of national tournament

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • May 31, 2022

One word defined the 2022 Pitt baseball season — inconsistency. The Panthers finished the season with an overall record of 29-27 after a loss to NC State in last weekend's ACC Tournament semifinal ended their season.

Pitt baseball advances to ACC Tournament semifinals

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • May 25, 2022

The Panthers went to Charlotte, North Carolina for the ACC Baseball Tournament and needed to pull off two straight upsets to move on to the semifinals — and they did just that. Pitt took down Georgia Tech on Tuesday 12-6, then beat the Louisville Cardinals 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon.