Bucs Dugout

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Bucs lost a prospect. Angel Cervantes, a right-handed pitcher and second round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates at 50th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft has elected to committ to UCLA instead of joining the Pirates system. Cervantes is giving up a slot of $1.9 million, which the Pirates will now lose, and the Bucs now receive the … [Read more...] about Angel Cervantes, Pirates second round pick in 2025 MLB Draft, committing to UCLA

Our coverage remains the same but with a new look In just a couple of weeks, Bucs Dugout is switching to a new platform as part of SB Nation’s network-wide move to a new publishing platform. This will change the look of the site and also make it faster and more reliable on any device you use. This is an upgrade. When you land on the site, it will look cleaner – less clunky, … [Read more...] about A new look coming for Bucs Dugout in August

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Cruz is batting .215 with 16 homers and 39 RBIs, but has unlimited potential that he has yet to unlock on a consistent basis. The trade deadline is only one week away. It feels like trade rumors have run rampant for over a month. Prepare for more, Pirates fans. This one will seriously grab your attention. Pittsburgh Pirates … [Read more...] about Oneil Cruz reportedly drawing significant trade interest, but should the Pirates move him?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win. Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 23, 2025, 12:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Detroit Tigers this afternoon at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread … [Read more...] about Game #103: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Some Pirates names are heating up as we get close to the MLB Trade Deadline. We’re a little more than a week away from the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, and apparently, the New York Yankees are looking to plunder your Pittsburgh Pirates. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yanks are in regular contact with the Pirates and … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees looking to plunder Pirates