The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that pitcher Paul Skenes, last year’s rookie sensation, will be their Opening Day starter. Once again, the Pirates open the 2025 season in Miami against the Marlins. The moment Paul Skenes found out he was starting on Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/xLJUjPKpgY — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) March 15, 2025 Skenes Named Pirates Opening … [Read more...] about Pirates Name Opening Day Starter
Impressions From Pirates Spring Training: Part 3
From the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training camp in Bradenton, interesting stories emerge faster than a guy can write about them. Thus, I present Part Three of my “Impressions” series that has gripped the baseball-following public, although as an Impressionist I don’t put myself in the same category as Claude Monet, for example. Latest Stories from Pirates Spring Training … [Read more...] about Impressions From Pirates Spring Training: Part 3
Impressions From Pirates Spring Training: Part 2
Storylines continue developing from the Pirates spring training site since Part One of this series graced your screen last week. Once again, we remind you that spring training performances can often be meaningless. Then again, they’re important to those trying to make an impression and go north with the major league club. So, without further delay, we present Part Two of a … [Read more...] about Impressions From Pirates Spring Training: Part 2
Prominent Prospects Highlight Pirates’ Spring Break Roster with Surprising Exclusions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their roster for the 2025 Spring Breakout Game, and it’s bound to stir some debate. This time, the Pirates prospects will face the Philadelphia Phillies prospects. The game will be played on Friday, March 14, at 1:05 PM at BayCare Ballpark, the Phillies spring training home in Clearwater, Florida. Pirates Spring Breakout Game Roster: Who’s … [Read more...] about Prominent Prospects Highlight Pirates’ Spring Break Roster with Surprising Exclusions
Impressions from Pirates Spring Training: Part 1
However early it may be, interesting storylines are already developing from the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training camp in Bradenton, Florida. This is presented with the caveat that spring training performances can be largely meaningless, especially early on. Otherwise, former Pirates Mark Johnson and Jim Opie would already be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. At this point, … [Read more...] about Impressions from Pirates Spring Training: Part 1