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More Bullpen Woes, Bucs Drop Series to Reds

29 Jun

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

More Bullpen Woes, Bucs Drop Series to Reds

The Pirates faced off against the Reds this weekend in a series that was extremely competitive and featured a multitude of huge moments, providing for a memorable set even if...

29 Jun

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

I Took Down Paul Skenes’ Big Glizzy

I am sure by now you have seen the ad from Sheetz in which Paul Skenes has introduced us to his culinary experiment; the Big Glizzy. Personally, I would’ve called...

26 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Profile: Infielder Jack Brannigan

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered yet another unfortunate injury, as first baseman Spencer Horwitz heads to the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. That means the Pirates will have to call...

Pirates Respond to Rockies Letdown, Take Series from Mariners at PNC Park

26 Jun

5 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Respond to Rockies Letdown, Take Series from Mariners at PNC Park

The Pirates entered this series against the Mariners back at .500, but reeling a bit after dropping two of three to one of the worst teams in baseball in Colorado....

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar

23 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar

A Jaden Woods Call-Up Should Be On The Pirates Radar The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen has struggled for over a month. While the bullpen market should start picking up over the...

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day

22 Jun

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day

Pirates Salvage Series in Coors on Father’s Day The Pirates and the Rockies have had some absurd clashes over the past few years. Even though the teams have both been...

Pirates Need to Call-Up Minor League Signee To Help Bullpen

21 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pirates Need to Call-Up Minor League Signee To Help Bullpen

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled to find consistency in their bullpen. They’ve struggled, and it also seems like they can’t find anyone to stick in the...

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates

20 Jun

4 Min Read

By Noah Wright

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates

3 Underrated Trade Targets For The Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates will hopefully be buyers later this summer. Many fans want them to go after some of the big names...

19 Jun

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

My Autograph Signing Didn’t Go So Well

My Autograph Signing Didn’t Go So Well By Aaron James Sutch This past homestand the Pirates hosted the LA Dodgers and the Miami Marlins. The Buccos had a rough week,...

Pirates Get Off the Mat and Take 2 of 3 from A’s

18 Jun

7 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Get Off the Mat and Take 2 of 3 from A’s

The Pirates, in the midst of a stretch where they had fallen on hard times, hit the road to Sacramento looking to rebound against the Athletics. With the team back...

17 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Bubba Chandler Is Harnessing His Stuff

If there was one question about Bubba Chandler as he entered his 2026 rookie season, it was how good his control would be. The right-hander only walked 3.2% of batters...

What Sort Of Role Antwone Kelly Could Fill For The Pirates When He Gets Recalled

15 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

What Sort Of Role Antwone Kelly Could Fill For The Pirates When He Gets Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a right-hander on their 40-man roster that could make a big impact in the near future. That is Antwone Kelly. Kelly made his MLB debut, but...

Dahn on the Farm | Derek Diamond Emerging? Callan Moss Stays Hot + Pirates Prospects of the Week

15 Jun

By Bucco Bantr

Dahn on the Farm | Derek Diamond Emerging? Callan Moss Stays Hot + Pirates Prospects of the Week

The latest episode of Bucco Bantr: Dahn on the Farm is here! We break down everything happening throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system, including standout performances, prospect development, and...

15 Jun

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

In Defense Of Bill Murphy

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching hasn’t been as dominant as many expected it to be. A lot of fans want to start pinning the blame on the team’s new pitching coach,...

Bullpen Woes Continue as Bucs Drop Series to Marlins

14 Jun

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Bullpen Woes Continue as Bucs Drop Series to Marlins

Before their series against the Atlanta Braves last weekend, the Pirates were on a bit of a hot streak. They were firmly entrenched in an NL Wild Card spot and...

Pirates Drop Memorable Series at PNC Park

12 Jun

8 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Drop Memorable Series at PNC Park

As if recovering from a series sweep in Atlanta against one of the best teams in baseball wasn't hard enough already, the Pirates had to do so against the back-to-back...

Tyler Callihan Trade Looks Like A Massive Win For The Pirates

11 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Tyler Callihan Trade Looks Like A Massive Win For The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds for utility prospect Tyler Callihan in the first week of March. The trade received very little fanfare and even...

A Relief Pitcher Stuck At Triple-A The Pirates Should Acquire

11 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

A Relief Pitcher Stuck At Triple-A The Pirates Should Acquire

There is one clear and present need on the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster: bullpen help. Unfortunately, any significant trade won't materialize until July at the earliest. The market is simply non-existent...

The Blockbuster that Could Change Pittsburgh’s Future

11 Jun

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

The Blockbuster that Could Change Pittsburgh’s Future

Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it looks like there might not be a massive amount of star players moved at the 2026 trade deadline. According to a few insiders, it...

This Pirates Pitching Prospect Is Their Next Wilber Dotel

10 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

This Pirates Pitching Prospect Is Their Next Wilber Dotel

Pittsburgh Pirates’ rookie flamethrower Wilber Dotel is in the midst of what looks like an extremely promising rookie season. He has allowed just a single earned run through his first...

Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Preview: Joseph Contreras

08 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Preview: Joseph Contreras

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken at least one high school pitcher within the first five rounds of the draft since Ben Cherington took over as their general manager. Jared Jones...

08 Jun

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Swept by Dominant Braves

In maybe their first true test of team mettle, the Pirates faced the first-place Atlanta Braves over the weekend, and the series did not go their way. There were definite...

There Should Be A Confluence Chaos Tournament Of Champions

06 Jun

3 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

There Should Be A Confluence Chaos Tournament Of Champions

On a random night at PNC Park, you may have looked up to the Jumbotron and saw two E-Sports athletes battling it out in a split screen Mario Kart-esque game...

Bucs Take Series in Houston to start Big Road Trip

05 Jun

7 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Bucs Take Series in Houston to start Big Road Trip

The Pirates headed into Houston, Texas playing some of their best baseball of the season. With series against two of the National League's best teams, the Braves and Dodgers, looming...

Who Has The Better Short Porch? Pirates vs Astros

04 Jun

2 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Who Has The Better Short Porch? Pirates vs Astros

This series has brought two former NL Central rivals back together. The Astros were violently ousted from our great division back in 2009. Sure, they've had more success than the...

04 Jun

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Get Out The Vote

All Star Voting has started! For many years during my Pirates fandom, it was a matter of having just one Pirate on the NL team because it was a rule...

04 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Isaac Mattson’s New Pitch Arsenal

Isaac Mattson came out of nowhere for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen in 2025. Prior to ‘25, his career consisted of minor league depth and a few stints in independent league...

A Check-In on the Pirates’ Preseason Goals

04 Jun

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

A Check-In on the Pirates’ Preseason Goals

Before the season began, I wrote a piece titled “Five Things That Must Go Right for a 2026 Pirates Playoff Berth.” It came out right before Spring Training while hype...

What FanGraphs Thinks of the Pirates’ Farm System

03 Jun

5 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

What FanGraphs Thinks of the Pirates’ Farm System

After a long wait, FanGraphs has finally updated its big board to include the top 50 prospects in the Pirates organization. FanGraphs agrees with other outlets: the Pirates’ system is...

The Pirates Need Vahn Lackey To Fall To Them In The Draft

02 Jun

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The Pirates Need Vahn Lackey To Fall To Them In The Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have the fifth overall pick in this year’s MLB draft. Like any draft, this year’s class has a handful of extremely talented players at the top...

Pirates Sweep the Twins with Offensive Explosion

01 Jun

6 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Sweep the Twins with Offensive Explosion

After splitting a four-game set earlier in the week with the Cubs, the Buccos looked to cap off their homestand with a series win versus the stumbling Minnesota Twins. Game...

Lonnie White Jr.’s Breakout Could Make The Pirates’ 2027 Outfield Depth Chart interesting

30 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Lonnie White Jr.’s Breakout Could Make The Pirates’ 2027 Outfield Depth Chart interesting

When the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Lonnie White Jr. with their second-round competitive balance pick in 2021, they were likely hoping the high school outfielder could blossom into a future cog...

The Pirates’ Next Prospect Promotion Should Be Obvious

29 May

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

The Pirates’ Next Prospect Promotion Should Be Obvious

The Pittsburgh Pirates need right-handed relief help. Their righty relievers in the month of May own a 6.71 ERA, 5.60 FIP, and 1.82 WHIP. A .353 batting average on balls...

Wilber Dotel Can Follow In The Footsteps Of Current Pirates’ Ace

29 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Wilber Dotel Can Follow In The Footsteps Of Current Pirates’ Ace

The Pittsburgh Pirates have slotted one of their top pitching prospects in their bullpen. Wilber Dotel has taken up a multi-inning relief role and has performed well throughout his first...

29 May

11 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates - Cubs Recap

The Pirates entered this four-game set against the Cubs with a massive opportunity sitting right in front of them. Chicago came into Pittsburgh riding an eight-game losing streak after spending...

Paul Skenes Showing Some Humanity On The Mound Is Not A Reason For Concern

27 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Paul Skenes Showing Some Humanity On The Mound Is Not A Reason For Concern

Pittsburgh Pirates’ superstar Paul Skenes feels like he was a robot built to throw baseballs very hard, and very accuratley. He’s been as close to automatically dominant as one can...

Pirates Drop Series in Toronto, Salvage Game Three

25 May

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Drop Series in Toronto, Salvage Game Three

There is a youth movement right now in Pittsburgh, and it hasn’t been more apparent this year than it was in the Pirates’ most recent weekend series against the Blue...

Murf Gray Isn’t Getting Enough Respect By Prospect Rankings

23 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Murf Gray Isn’t Getting Enough Respect By Prospect Rankings

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Fresno State third baseman Murf Gray with their second round competitive balance pick during last year's draft. So far, it has looked like one of the...

What Role Esmerlyn Valdez Will Fill For The Pirates

23 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

What Role Esmerlyn Valdez Will Fill For The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recently promoted top outfield/first base prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to make his MLB debut. Valdez currently ranks as one of the Bucs’ best minor leaguers. MLB Pipeline...

Evan Sisk shows shades of former Pirates All-Star reliever

21 May

2 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Evan Sisk shows shades of former Pirates All-Star reliever

One of the many trades the Pittsburgh Pirates made during last year’s trade deadline was sending left-handed starter Bailey Falter to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two players....

Pirates Bounce Back in a Big Way; Take Series in St. Louis

21 May

11 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Bounce Back in a Big Way; Take Series in St. Louis

The Pirates entered St. Louis feeling like they were already staring at a crossroads in the season. Plenty of people will tell you there are no “big games” or important...

I Changed My Passwords and Now I Have Nothing

19 May

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

I Changed My Passwords and Now I Have Nothing

In honor of the Password (Jhostynxon Garcia if you’ve never heard of the Pittsburgh Pirates) playing his first game with the Pirates tonight, I decided out of respect and for...

Pirates Get Swept in Rivalry Weekend Series Versus Phillies

18 May

3 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Get Swept in Rivalry Weekend Series Versus Phillies

Let’s keep it short – this series was probably the worst moment for the Pirates this season so far. Hopefully, nothing happens the rest of the season to top this....

5 low-cost trade targets to help bolster the Pirates’ bullpen

17 May

5 Min Read

By Noah Wright

5 low-cost trade targets to help bolster the Pirates’ bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen has seen its fair share of problems so far in 2026. The team is struggling to find consistency, even from relievers who regularly turned in solid...

14 May

1 Min Read

By Aaron James Sutch

Bring Back the P 0 0 P

Have we all gotten so uptight these days that there can’t be just a funny little coincidence? Sure it’s low brow, it lacks class, and it may ruin some appetites,...

Pirates’ 2025 draft class could be one of their best classes in franchise history

14 May

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

Pirates’ 2025 draft class could be one of their best classes in franchise history

Every team hopes it has a good draft class. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had some quality draft classes in recent history, with three of their five picks in 2020 becoming...

Pirates Avoid Ugly Series Loss; Bats Come Alive in Rubber Match

14 May

10 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Pirates Avoid Ugly Series Loss; Bats Come Alive in Rubber Match

The Pirates returned home to PNC Park for a week-long homestand against the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies, and it felt like a massive opportunity in the early portion of...

11 May

4 Min Read

By Kyler Strickler

Pirates Drop Series in San Francisco

Coming into this series 21-17, having made up some ground in a ridiculous NL Central, the Bucs looked to take advantage of a struggling Giants team that had the worst...

How the Pirates can fix the biggest weakness in their roster

10 May

3 Min Read

By Noah Wright

How the Pirates can fix the biggest weakness in their roster

The San Francisco Giants put the biggest weakness of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup on full display in the series opener on March 8. With left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound,...

10 May

8 Min Read

By Bryce O'Leary

Series win in the desert

The Pirates headed to Arizona looking to build on the momentum from their sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, but the opening game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks quickly...