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Take Madness: The Final Four

By The Pitt News Staff April 15, 2026

Today is the Final Four of Take Madness, The Pitt News Sports Desk’s take on March Madness. What started as 17 writers hoping to take home the trophy remains the best four “take artists,” according...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates walk the plank

By Austin Lenhardt-Barley, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

The Pirates will once again finish at the bottom of the NL Central, this time with a 71-91 record. Throughout the long season, there were ups and downs, but the Pirates are far, far away from playoff contention...

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

As students walk around Pitt’s campus, most don’t realize the history they are standing on. The campus is home to some of the richest baseball history in the United States.  Though not much remains...

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.
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