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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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 exceeding expectations but fans should proceed with caution

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • April 11, 2023
The Pirates are back and off to a hot start, winning six of nine and taking two of their first three series. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes argues that fans should be optimistic, but injury and pitching concerns are apparent.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen shown on Aug. 26, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami.

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.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Corey Dickerson (12) reaches second base with a double ahead of the tag from Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist in the ninth inning April 12 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Column: Pirates’ season a pleasant surprise for fan

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer • April 17, 2018

In one of Pittsburgh’s colder Aprils in recent memory, the Pittsburgh Pirates have remained hot, though it didn’t seem it would be that way just a few weeks ago. Despite trading two All-Stars —...

The Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen shown on Aug. 26, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. The center fielder was traded to the Giants on Monday. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Take Five: coordinators, ‘Cutch, Cavaliers

By The Pitt News Staff • January 18, 2018

The nonstop news cycle of the modern world keeps churning out more headlines than anyone can keep up with. That’s why The Pitt News sports desk is back for a second week in a row with five takes on five...

Andrew McCutchen celebrates with Travis Snider after the team's 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants in May 2014. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/MCT)

Weak division gives battling Bucs opportunity

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer • June 20, 2017

Don’t look now, but two months into the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are still hanging around in the National League Central. Heading into May, the team was in last place in the division and looked...

Andrew McCutchen, once one of the MLB's best players, is hitting just .212 this year, well below his career average of .290. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Slow starts a troubling trend for Pirates

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor • May 17, 2017

The Pittsburgh Pirates — one of the most unsuccessful teams in sports until recent years — are officially stuck in mediocrity. From 1993-2012, the Pirates suffered an unprecedented 20 consecutive...

Andrew McCutchen will not be patrolling center field for the Pirates this season, with the duties instead going to Gold Glove-winner Starling Marte. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pirates 2017 season preview

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • March 31, 2017

As spring training winds down and the calendar flips to April, sports fans across the country are coming to a welcome realization. Opening Day is almost upon us. The 2017 Major League Baseball season...

Andrew McCutchen drove in 20 runs for the Pirates in September. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

One more year: A case to keep Cutch

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • October 11, 2016

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2016 season even finished in a 10-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 2, the rumors had already started swirling. It was likely, according to an Oct. 1 article...

Andrew McCutchen drove in 20 runs for the Pirates in September. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt Night sets standard for Pirates going forward

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer • July 28, 2016

The force was strong with the Pittsburgh Pirates this past Wednesday at PNC Park. On a dually-themed University of Pittsburgh Night and Star Wars Night, the Pirates put together a complete performance...

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen will need to revert to MVP form in order for the Pirates to make the playoffs in 2016. (TNS)

Pirates need help from McCutchen, pitching prospects to make second-half surge

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer • June 28, 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struck out with their pitching staff in 2016. Between injuries and underwhelming performances, the Pirates’ starting rotation is not working out, and it’s time for a change....

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