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Pirates single-game tickets for regular season games on sale todayVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that single-game tickets for regular season home games will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Individual game tickets can be purchased online at pirates.com/tickets, by phone at 1-800-BUY-BUCS or at the PNC Park ticket windows. The Pirates play their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles...
Pirates trade reliever Chase Shugart to Phillies for minor league third baseman
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired a minor league third baseman Francisco Loreto from the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Chase Shugart. Shugart, who was designated for assignment Friday to make room on the roster for the signing of slugger Ryan O’Hearn, was 4-3 with a 3.40 ERA,...
Dave Giusti, star closer for Pirates’ 1971 World Series champions, dies at age 86
When Dave Giusti was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, his intention was to pitch in the starting rotation. Instead, he became one of baseball’s most valuable closers and a key component of a World Series champion. Giusti led all major-league pitchers in saves (127) from 1970-75, when he earned an...
Pirates to start season on national TV, as opener at Mets to be broadcast by NBC
The Pittsburgh Pirates will start the season on national television, as their Opening Day matinee at the New York Mets will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The 1 p.m. game is expected to involve a showdown between 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates...
‘There’s more we want to do’: Pirates GM Ben Cherington ‘not satisfied,’ expects more moves
After the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Ryan O’Hearn to their first multi-year free agent contract in almost a decade, Ben Cherington said it was a “different feeling” to be a spender this offseason. The Pirates general manager has signed left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year, $7.75 million deal, acquired a...
‘We’ve got to believe’: Pirates sign All-Star slugger Ryan O’Hearn, who touts playoff talk
Ryan O’Hearn couldn’t contain his excitement to join the Pittsburgh Pirates, believing that with a pitching staff led by a generational talent such as National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, they were only one or two pieces away from being a legitimate postseason contender. And O’Hearn is big on...
Pirates avoid arbitration with 4 players, as Oneil Cruz, Dennis Santana earn big raises
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with four players Thursday, signing catcher Joey Bart, center fielder Oneil Cruz and right-handed relievers Justin Lawrence and Dennis Santana to one-year contracts. Cruz received the biggest raise. After making $785,000 last season, he signed for $3.4 million in 2026. That’s $200,000 less than MLBTradeRumors.com’s...
After season on Pirates coaching staff, Daniel Vogelbach returning to Brewers as hitting coach
MILWAUKEE — Former Milwaukee Brewers player Daniel Vogelbach is returning to the organization as a hitting coach on manager Pat Murphy’s staff. Vogelbach, who was a designated hitter and first baseman for the Brewers from 2020-21, is one of four new faces on the Brewers coaching staff that was announced...
New outfielder Jake Mangum ready to make an immediate impression on Pirates, fan base
Jake Mangum blames his family’s football mentality for his aggressive approach at the plate, where he has a well-earned reputation for swinging at nearly every pitch within six inches of the strike zone. Mangum’s father, uncle and grandfather all played professional football, so after making his major-league debut as a...
Pirates plan to tap Mason Montgomery’s potential as lefty flamethrower thrives in relief
A move from the starting rotation to the bullpen reignited Mason Montgomery’s career, serving as a flip of the switch on a pitch that turned the 25-year-old left-hander into a dangerous pitcher. Montgomery was struggling as a starter at Triple-A Durham in 2024 when the Tampa Bay Rays turned him...
U mad, bro?: DK Metcalf’s suspension, Steelers debacle vs. Browns, media coverage of loss blasted by readers
I think we all know what the New Year’s resolutions should be for Pittsburgh’s sports teams in 2026. For the Steelers?: Win a playoff game. Find a long-term answer at quarterback. For the Pirates?: Get a few hits. Finish above .500. For the Penguins?: Stop blowing leads, or figure out...
Pirates 2025 in review: Season ranged from fan frustrations and off-the-field fiascos to Cy Young triumph
To suggest the Pittsburgh Pirates started the 2025 season on the wrong foot is putting it mildly. This one appeared doomed long before they ever played a game at PNC Park. Fans furious over the franchise’s failure to pump up one of the lowest payrolls in the major leagues bought...
Former Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney retiring after 12 major-league seasons
Pitcher Andrew Heaney says he is retiring after 12 major-league seasons. “I am now ready to return my focus and energy to being a husband, father, family man and active member of my community,” he wrote Sunday on social media. “I’m retiring from baseball, but I hope to give back...
Pirates add another slugger by signing Ryan O’Hearn to 2-year, $29 million free agent deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add another power bat to their lineup, preferably one who could fill a corner infield or outfield spot or serve as a designated hitter. They got all three in Ryan O’Hearn. O’Hearn, a 2025 All-Star who is a middle-of-the-order bat and can play first...
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and wife welcome new baby boy
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and his wife, Maria, have something extra to celebrate this holiday season. On Tuesday, Allegheny Health Network announced that the couple’s third son, Suede, was born at AHN Wexford Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The McCutchens announced the impending arrival of their fifth child several months ago....
‘A good fit’: Newly acquired Pirates 2B Brandon Lowe excited about hitting at PNC Park
Brandon Lowe was still processing the idea of playing for a major-league team other than the Tampa Bay Rays after being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates when it was suggested that PNC Park suits his profile. It didn’t take long for the two-time All-Star second baseman, a left-handed hitter who...
‘There’s a lot more out there for us’: After big trade, Pirates prepare to make more moves
After pulling over the boldest and, perhaps, best trade of his tenure as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager, Ben Cherington spoke like someone who finally had the freedom to make major changes to the roster. Signing left-handed high-leverage reliever Gregory Soto, a two-time All-Star, to a one-year, $7.75 million contract was...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington excited to add All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe, calling him ‘a strong fit’
Brandon Lowe fit the profile the Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add to their lineup, and the two-time All-Star second baseman became a target Ben Cherington identified early as a potential trade possibility. The Pirates general manager was dealing directly with the Tampa Bay Rays about Lowe but also discussing...
Pirates acquire big bat in 2-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe in 3-team deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason seeking to add a hitter with pop to their anemic offense, with the expectation that it would address their needs for a corner infielder and outfielder. After swinging and missing on sluggers Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, the Pirates opted to...
New Pirates reliever Gregory Soto eager to embrace any role out of bullpenVideo
The full shape of this offseason’s maneuvering by the Pittsburgh Pirates has yet to be finalized. Before Friday’s trade for slugger Brandon Lowe, it featured mostly swings and misses as the Pirates were linked to several high-profile free agents, namely Kyle Schwarber, though almost all were unsuccessful. One notable offseason...
Paul Skenes, David Bednar, Mason Miller bring Pittsburgh flair to U.S. World Baseball Classic pitching staff
NEW YORK — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The U.S. staff the 2023...
Pittsburgh media personality Guy Junker turned love of sports into a winning career
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Pittsburgh sports have changed a lot over the past 45 years, but one thing has managed to stay the same: Guy Junker....
Pirates manager Don Kelly finalizes staff, adding new infield, assistant pitching coaches
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly rounded out the rest of his coaching staff by hiring Chris Truby as infield coach, Shawn Bowman as field coordinator and Thomas Whitsett as assistant pitching coach, the team announced Thursday. They will be joined on Kelly’s staff by Kristopher Negrón as bench coach, Bill...
Paul Skenes Cy Young bobblehead highlights Pirates’ 2026 promotion schedule
Fans lined around PNC Park and across the Roberto Clemente Bridge last season to get their hands on a Paul Skenes bobblehead. They will have their chance to do so again this coming spring. The Pirates announced their 2026 promotional schedule Thursday, including a Paul Skenes Cy Young bobblehead giveaway...
First Call: ESPN projects T.J. Watt’s playing status; ex-MLB GM rips Pirates ‘eye wash’ free-agent offers
Friday’s “First Call” paints a bleak picture when it comes to T.J. Watt’s playing status for Monday night. A former MLB general manager is mocking the Pirates’ alleged contract offers to some significant free agents. The Penguins need to salvage their homestand against some teams from the Western Conference this...
