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The Pirates are back at LECOM Park today, facing the Baltimore Orioles in Spring Training Game #22, hoping to build some momentum and prove their offseason moves are paying off. As Nick Gonzales battles for the starting shortstop spot amid pressure from top prospect Konnor Griffin, the team’s future looks like it could be shaped by internal competition. Meanwhile, former Pirate Mike Burrows appears to be thriving with the Astros, raising eyebrows about the talent Pittsburgh let slip away. With whispers of a new MLB salary cap proposal that may push small-market teams like the Pirates to spend more, it's clear the franchise's financial strategies are under scrutiny. Fans are eager to see if this year's squad can shift the narrative of mediocrity that has haunted them since 2015.

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Spring Training Game #22: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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Spring Training Game #22: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 14, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Baltimore Orioles looking to grab a win in Spring Training. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s […]
 Amid Griffin buzz, Gonzales stating steady case for short
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Amid Griffin buzz, Gonzales stating steady case for short
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Not every battle needs a bad guy. This is especially true in Pirates camp this spring, as Nick Gonzales works to strengthen his grip on the starting shortstop role while baseball’s No. 1 prospect, Konnor Griffin, aims to loosen it.
 Mike Burrows confirming what Pirates fans already suspected with Astros ascension
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Mike Burrows confirming what Pirates fans already suspected with Astros ascension
Just weeks into spring training with the Houston Astros, former Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows looks primed for a breakout season.
 MLB salary cap proposal could reward Pirates for staying cheap
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MLB salary cap proposal could reward Pirates for staying cheap
A recent MLB salary cap proposal could force teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates to spend more, but it wouldn't fix the fundamental issues plaguing the sport.
 Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow
Justbaseball
Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow
The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked much of the baseball world this offseason. Prior to this winter, the Pirates had never surpassed the $100 million payroll threshold. The franchise had not signed a free agent to a guaranteed multi-year deal in over a decade, and still has not made a playoff appearance since 2015. Thankfully for Pirates […] The post Top Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines to Follow appeared first on Just Baseball.
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