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pittnews. com > article > 201693 > top-stories > pitt-baseball-falls-apart-with-three-straight-losses-to-cal

Pitt baseball falls apart with three straight losses to Cal

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (340+ words) Following a start to the season that saw Pitt baseball play its best first half in program history, Pitt baseball has cratered. Pitt had as close to a sure thing as a matchup could go with the ACC's worst-performing baseball…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201697 > sports > baseball > recap-despite-late-game-dramatics-pirates-fend-off-cubs-to-take-the-series

Recap | Despite late-game dramatics, Pirates fend off Cubs to take the series

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (777+ words) After a disappointing three-game set versus the San Diego Padres where the bats went cold like the weather in Pittsburgh, the Pirates looked to take the series against their in-division rivals, the Chicago Cubs, at Wrigley Field in the north…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201611 > sports > recap-hot-and-cold-bats-lead-the-pirates-to-drop-two-of-three-to-the-padres

Recap | Hot and cold bats lead the Pirates to drop two of three to the Padres

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (789+ words) After a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles to open their first home stand of their first home stand of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates welcomed the San Diego Padres to town for a three-game set. This series was highly anticipated…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201518 > top-stories > hoist-the-cone-a-new-energy-fuels-pirates-opening-week

Hoist the cone: A new energy fuels Pirates" Opening Week

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (138+ words) Like I said when the Pirates were in spring training this year, things look to be different in Pittsburgh this season. The belief is there in the clubhouse and among the fans. The season did not start pretty for the…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201389 > sports > april-fools-the-pirates-have-made-a-blockbuster-trade-with-the-la-dodgers-sending-paul-skenes-to-hollywood

April Fools | The Pirates have made a blockbuster trade with the LA Dodgers, sending Paul Skenes to Hollywood

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (409+ words) Speculation on the future of Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has persisted since he was called up to the big leagues. That speculation has finally come to fruition as the two-time all-star and reigning N. L. Cy Young award winner has…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201289 > sports > how-pitt-is-represented-in-2026-organized-baseball

How Pitt is represented in 2026 organized baseball

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1373+ words) With Opening Day commencing this week, baseball season is now taking center stage. While Pitt Baseball is not one of the current premier collegiate programs " nor the best program historically " it has still produced high-level talent that produces professional careers…...

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pittnews. com > article > 201184 > sports > how-venezuela-toppled-baseballs-superpowers-en-route-to-their-first-world-baseball-classic-win

How Venezuela toppled baseball's superpowers en route to their first World Baseball Classic win

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1221+ words) For the first time in history, Venezuela is the world champion of baseball." On Tuesday night, Venezuela capped off their electric World Baseball Classic run when they defeated the United States 3-2 in Miami. Though the game was played on home…...

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pittnews. com > article > 200860 > sports > sportscolumns > point-counterpoint-is-buctober-really-possible-for-the-pittsburgh-pirates

Point-Counterpoint | Is Buctober really possible for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (727+ words) If Paul Skenes believes, I believe // Zach Scabilloni, Staff Writer It's that time of year again. Spring training is starting, and belief is brewing among Pirates fans. This is an annual tradition in Pittsburgh " high hopes going into the season…...

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pittnews. com > article > 200793 > top-stories > can-team-usa-avenge-its-2023-world-baseball-classic-championship-game-loss

Can Team USA avenge its 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game loss?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (252+ words) It has been three years since the last World Baseball Classic and the bitter taste of defeat is still in the minds of fans of Team USA baseball. The U. S. has a revamped lineup with more superstars than ever. Is this…...

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pittnews. com > article > 200714 > sports > the-pittsburgh-pirates-will-have-eight-major-league-players-representing-their-countries-at-the-2026-world-baseball-classic

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have eight Major League players representing their countries at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (727+ words) The 2026 World Baseball Classic will kick off Thursday, March 5, with the Pirates sending eight players currently on their major league roster to compete. For the first time in several years, there is some buzz and excitement around the Pirates this…...