Hits don’t kill pitchers. Walks do. Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler is electric. Just look at Rob Friedman, also known as @PitchingNinja on Twitter. Chandler has been featured in several of his “filthy pitches” montages during his start Monday against the Padres. Chandler is the No. 1 pitching
LEFT ON LEFT? PIRATES DON’T CARE For years, it’s been the glaring weakness in Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz’s game. In 2025, Cruz hit just .102 against left-handed pitching, with one home run and eight RBIs. It was a hole pitchers attacked relentlessly—and one Cruz
On Friday, within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, the focus centered on the Spring Breakout roster, which faced the Detroit Tigers at LECOM Park. Much of the attention went to Seth Hernandez, who reached 102 mph and surprised top Tigers prospect Max Clark. However, Konnor Griffin ultimately drew the headlines — and
Venezuela 3, United States 2. That wasn’t supposed to happen. But it did. Behind a dominant outing from Eduardo Rodriguez and timely execution, Venezuela stunned Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic championship. The most talented lineup ever assembled—at least on paper—was held to just two
What were you doing at 17 years old? Me? I had just finished my junior season of high school baseball, wearing a jersey two sizes too big and hoping the throw I made from third base ended up somewhere near first. So what was 17-year-old Joseph Contreras doing on Friday
Every year, when the clock hits 0:00 at the Super Bowl, one thought follows: baseball season has arrived. The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted little time marking that transition, signing designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract with a club option for 2027. The move adds another power
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing Thursday, securing the $32 million figure he requested rather than the club’s $19 million offer. The Cy Young Award winner and All-Star starter went 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA across 31 starts in 2025. He struck out 241
The news landed with a thud — and not the good kind. Veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez opted to sign with the Cincinnati Reds, reportedly for comparable or possibly less money than what the Pittsburgh Pirates were offering. The 34-year-old slugger chose familiarity, a hitter-friendly home park and a short-term, prove-it
It is hard to believe, but baseball season is right around the corner. Take a break from shoveling snow, take a seat, and endulge is the first "Back Patio Yinzer" article of the season.
Should the Pirates strike while the iron is hot? While not popular with fans, a trade of Paul Skenes could bring winning baseball back to Pittsburgh sooner rather than later.
April 22 was the last time the Pirates scored more than four runs in a game. Out of those 20 games, the team scored four runs just five times. The Black & Gold were shut out or scored just one run six times. Over 23 days, the Pirates have a
Four runs in three games, including one run in the series' final two games, and one run with the best young pitcher in MLB taking the ball for you. Overall, the Pirates have lost seven consecutive games and nine of their last ten. The team is 14 games under