Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

March 16, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates Headlines

The Pirates are off to a hot start this spring with a 16-7 record, and there's buzz among fans about who will emerge as the team's best hitter this season. Amidst this excitement, Paul Skenes continues to dominate, recently shining in the World Baseball Classic, where his stellar performance helped Team USA secure a spot in the finals. His success has not only caught the eye of baseball fans but also earned him a salary milestone of over $1 million, a rare feat for a pre-arbitration player, signaling his rapid rise in the league. Meanwhile, Andrew McCutchen is making waves with the Rangers, sporting an impressive .583 batting average during spring training, leaving Pirates fans to reminisce about his glory days in Pittsburgh. As the team prepares to face the Rays today, the energy around the Pirates is palpable, fueled by promising talent and nostalgic connections.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Who will be Pirates best hitter this season?

SB Nation Reacts results: Who will be Pirates best hitter this season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting at 16-7 on the spring, and some rejuvenated hitting is one of the […]

Spring Training Game #23: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Spring Training Game #23: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays, March 15, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread […]

Rangers Notes: McCutchen, Pederson, Higashioka

Rangers Notes: McCutchen, Pederson, Higashioka

Andrew McCutchen has hit the ground running in his attempt to make the Rangers’ Opening Day roster, as the veteran has a blistering .583/.706/.833 slash line over 17 Cactus League plate appearances. Nothing is yet guaranteed for Cutch since he is in camp on a minor league contract, yet the 39-year-old is using the rather […]

Skenes opens up about Classic experience, wants to bring that excitement to Pittsburgh

Skenes opens up about Classic experience, wants to bring that excitement to Pittsburgh

MIAMI -- After Paul Skenes exited Sunday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Dominican Republic, he found himself in a conversation with Clayton Kershaw and posed a question to the Dodgers legend. Skenes asked where the WBC -- an incredible event where this particular game packed 36,337 inside a raucous

Skenes sets tone as dominant pitching leads USA to 3rd straight Classic final

Skenes sets tone as dominant pitching leads USA to 3rd straight Classic final

MIAMI – The game met the hype. And the Americans met the moment. In a semifinals matchup rife with many of baseball’s biggest names and a game rife with the kind of tension that makes the sport great, Team USA outlasted the Dominican Republic, 2-1, on Sunday night at loanDepot

Paul Skenes’ salary milestone shows how quickly he’s changed baseball

Paul Skenes’ salary milestone shows how quickly he’s changed baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates have rewarded Paul Skenes' dominance with a salary over $1 million, marking just the third time in MLB history that a pre-arb player has earned that much in one season.