7-19-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X With the 2025 MLB Draft now in the books, it felt like a good time to take a stock of how the 2024 Pirates draft class is faring as professionals. The development of prospects is generally a long-haul process. It is absolutely nonlinear. Many of these players willContinue reading “2024 Draft Class Check In”
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Pirates add infielder Cam Devanney from Royals in trade for Adam Frazier
7-16-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates and general manager Ben Cherington began their assumed busy trade deadline period over the next few weeks on Wednesday, adding infielder Cam Devanney from the Kansas City Royals for utility-man Adam Frazier. Frazier, 33 returns to the Royals after spending the entirety of theContinue reading “Pirates add infielder Cam Devanney from Royals in trade for Adam Frazier”
2025 First Round Options
The 2025 MLB Draft features deep talent, with the Pirates holding the 6th pick. Various prospects are explored, including notable college arms and high school hitters.
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (19-35) at Arizona Diamondbacks (26-27)
The Diamondbacks struggled against the Dodgers and Cardinals, sitting under .500, while the Pirates showed some offensive strength amidst injuries and lineup challenges.
Cleveland Guardians (9-9) at Pittsburgh Pirates (8-12)
The Pirates and Guardians, closely matched teams, face challenges with injuries and inconsistent performances, especially in pitching and offensive output, as they prepare for their series.
Two American League teams from 2024 could be benchmarks for the Pirates 2025 ceiling and floor
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates season brings uncertainty after a disappointing 2024. Strong pitching contrasts with a struggling offense, raising questions about potential postseason success.
Stuck in the Middle With You
3-24-25 – By Jud Verno – @JV_PITT on X Opening day is in sight. It’s close enough to smell the peanuts and hear someone shout one of my favorite sentences: “Cold beer here”. Soon, we’ll be putting on some sunscreen and dusting off our baseball gloves to take to the ballpark. We’ll be refreshing X dailyContinue reading “Stuck in the Middle With You”
Who’s Gonna Close?
The author expresses mixed feelings about the Pirates’ team, highlighting the strong pitching rotation and uncertainty around the closer position, evaluating options like Bednar and Santana.
Bucs Prospect Watch – Konnor Griffin
The Pirates drafted Konnor Griffin 9th overall in 2024. A talented 18-year-old outfielder and shortstop, he’s expected to excel in Spring Training and beyond.
2025 Player Profile – Johan Oviedo
2/1/25 – Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN/@LockedOnPirates The 2025 campaign will see tons of returns for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with a slew of 40-man roster players returning from season-ending injuries last year, and one of the biggest returns come in Johan Oviedo. Oviedo, 27 in March, is hopeful to return to the starting rotation thisContinue reading “2025 Player Profile – Johan Oviedo”
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