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The Pitt News

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, celebrates with manager Derek Shelton, left, after hitting a walk-off single during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Column | If bad start continues, Pirates have to consider a change at manager

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

It’s hard to imagine how the season could have started much worse for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  They opened their season by losing three of four in Miami against the Marlins, with all three losses...

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...

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Billy Cook (25) catches a fly ball hit in by Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla.

Column | The MLB should have a Spring Training Championship

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

I love spring training. For me, there is no better February or March afternoon than putting on a spring training baseball game. The perfect visual of a sunny, small-town Floridian or Arizonan ballpark...

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 can’t just hand the closer’s role back to David Bednar — he has to earn it

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Next week, pitchers and catchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates head down to Bradenton, Florida, and report to spring training.  It will kick off preparation for the 2025 season, one in which the Pirates...

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Column | Pirates fans have a lot to hope for in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

For the eighth consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on the MLB Playoffs despite their hot start. Nonetheless, there’s legitimate postseason hope for Pirates fans to have for the 2024...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | The Pirates commit to competing now with decision to draft Paul Skenes

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer July 11, 2023

Last Sunday, July 9, the Pirates drafted LSU right-hander Paul Skenes with the first overall selection in the 2023 Major League Baseball amateur draft. Widely regarded as the best pitching prospect since...

Pitt’s baseball team huddles on the field during its game against Louisville on April 3, 2022.

Feature | Former Pitt pitcher Blair Calvo representing the Panthers in the Big Leagues

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer June 13, 2023
Pitt baseball is gaining some representation in the MLB, as former pitcher Blair Calvo made his professional debut with the Rockies last week. But Calvo’s path to the majors wasn’t easy, as he battled through some adversity along the way.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during a game against the Washington Nationals in June at Nationals Park in Washington.

Column | Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve hitting

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer May 16, 2023
The Pirates boasted the best record in the National League less than a month ago. Now, after a 1-11 stretch, the team is struggling. Staff writer Ari Meyer argues the Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve their hitting if they hope to turn the season around.
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during a game in New York on April 13, 2022.

Staff Picks | MLB Playoff predictions

By The Pitt News Staff October 13, 2022
Heading into the Divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs, The Pitt News sports desk gives some insight into who their World Series picks are and how they’ll get to the Fall Classic.
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