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‘I deserve to be booed’: DH Marcell Ozuna tries to snap out of funk, win over Pirates fans
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (864+ words) When Marcell Ozuna came to bat, it was met with a chorus of boos from Pittsburgh Pirates fans at PNC Park. It was only his second home game, but Ozuna understands why they are voicing their displeasure. Ozuna was one…...
Pirates farm report for April 4, 2026: Henry Blanco Jr. homers in Greensboro win
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (114+ words) Next: Sunday at Columbus (Guardians), 1:05 p.m. Next: Tuesday at Richmond (Giants), 7:05 p.m. Next: Tuesday vs. Asheville (Astros), 6:30 p.m. BRADENTON (Low-A, 2-1) split a doubleheader with Dunedin (Blue Jays). In Game 1, a 5-1 Marauders loss, CF Josh Tate (.333) went 1 for 3 with a walk and a run…...
Nick Yorke walks it off for Pirates, who top Orioles to win series, 4th straight game
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (593+ words) For the second straight season, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski has opened as a member of the starting rotation. In 2025, Mlodzinski struggled in the role, resulting in a demotion to the minor leagues and placement back in the bullpen, where…...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bucco Fever is boiling again, and it’s an odd disease
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (710+ words) It was a great day at the ballpark for the Pirates" home opener Thursday. I"m getting prepared for that area being under martial law " worse yet, Roger Goodell"s iron fist " when the NFL Draft comes April 23-25. I can…...
Pirates farm report for April 3, 2026: Alika Williams delivers 4 hits, game-winning RBI in Indy’s 1st victory
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (58+ words) Pirates farm report for April 3, 2026: Alika Williams delivers 4 hits, game-winning RBI in Indy's 1st victory'TribLIVE.com Next: Saturday at Columbus (Guardians), 4:05 p.m. Next: Saturday vs. Harrisburg (Nationals), 1 p.m. Next: Saturday at Greenville (Red Sox), 6:45 p.m. Next: Saturday at Dunedin (Blue Jays), doubleheader, 4 p.m....
Konnor Griffin creates cheers, savors silence in dazzling debut for Pirates in home opener
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1134+ words) The electric environment for the home opener was interrupted Friday afternoon when Konnor Griffin stepped into the batter's box for his first plate appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The announcement that No. 6 was now batting brought a clamoring of cheers…...
Konnor Griffin hits RBI double in 1st MLB at-bat, helping Pirates top Orioles in home opener
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (745+ words) Despite already possessing a reputation for maturity and calmness, Konnor Griffin must have felt an indescribable amount of pressure on his shoulders Friday. Griffin, 19, who's ranked as the top overall prospect in baseball, made his MLB debut at PNC Park…...
‘Hoist the cone’: Players, fans embrace Pirates’ viral dugout celebrations
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (423+ words) When die-hard Pirates fan Ricky Duncan saw the Pirates "hoist the cone" meme going viral, he knew he had to show up and show out for the Bucs" home opener Friday. Duncan spent Friday afternoon tailgating and walking throughout PNC…...
After pumping up payroll, Pirates chairman Bob Nutting expects an ‘exciting’ season
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (376+ words) Bob Nutting had every reason to smile before the Pittsburgh Pirates played their home opener Friday, as PNC Park was abuzz with anticipation for the major league debut of Konnor Griffin. The energy inside the ballpark was decidedly different because…...
Tim Benz: Now that Konnor Griffin is up, tomorrow needs to be today
2+ day, 42+ min ago (829+ words) In the 34 years since the Pittsburgh Pirates were eliminated from the 1992 National League Championship Series, the list of things that this franchise does better than other MLB clubs is very short. In fact, the list might simply be one entry:…...