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Andrew McCutchen reportedly met with Pirates owner Bob Nutting this week, the first step toward a potential reunion. … [Read more...] about Pirates and Andrew McCutchen just took a step fans have waiting for

Oneil Cruz is coming off an up-and-down 2025 season, though the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping he uses the World Baseball Classic as his jumping off point to superstardom. … [Read more...] about World Baseball Classic gives Oneil Cruz the stage to answer last season with Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates' relief pitching prospect Brandan Bidois is hoping to make an impact this season after a breakout 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. … [Read more...] about Unheralded Pirates prospect could become one of team’s best relievers

Former Pirates pitcher Marco Gonzales signed a minor league deal with the Padres, Tsung-Che Cheng was DFA'd again, and two more Pirates players will represent their respective countries at the World Baseball Classic. … [Read more...] about Pirates News: Former pitcher signs with Padres, former top prospect DFA’d, World Baseball Classic

If 2026 becomes a “breakout” season in Pittsburgh, it won’t be because the Pirates suddenly became excellent. It’ll be because they finally decided that trying matters — and discovered just how far that alone can take you. … [Read more...] about Pirates’ 2026 breakout hype says more about effort than excellence