Snyder's Soapbox: How Pirates ownership keeps failing the team, the fans and the city of Pittsburgh
Welcome to Snyder's Soapbox! Here, I pontificate about matters related to Major League Baseball on a weekly basis. Some of the topics will be pressing matters, some might seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things,
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Pirates Recap: No Rust for Jared Jones, Debut of New-Look Outfield
Based off of first impressions, Jared Jones picked up exactly where he left off from Pittsburgh Pirates spring training last year. After a solid rookie season, Jones made his first start of spring training in the Pirates’ 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday and didn’t show any signs of rust.
Derek Shelton's Paul Skenes 'hope' will excite Pirates fans
Pirates manager Derek Shelton expects Paul Skenes to make 30-32 starts in his first full season in the majors.
Paul Skenes Ready To Pitch In Front Of Pirates Fans
Not all was lost for Paul Skenes after the Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Philadelphia Phillies was postponed on Monday due to inclement weather. Skenes p
Pirates Giving Glimpse At Potential Everyday Lineup vs. Braves
As the Pittsburgh Pirates begin to put the pieces together, they're set to roll out a lineup that could see a bulk of the action to start the 2025 season. Pirat
Pirates Could Sign This Former Yankees Infielder, Three-Time All-Star To Short-Term Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates are scrambling to find a replacement for Spencer Horwitz after his injury news. This former Yankees infielder could be a perfect fit.
Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training Game Canceled Due to Weather
Phillies Spring training game cancelled due to rain
Phillies-Pirates canceled due to inclement weather, delaying closer look at Paul Skenes
The Phillies will have to wait a bit longer to face Paul Skenes. The National League Rookie of the Year was scheduled to start for the Pirates on Monday in Clearwater against Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez,
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Pirates announce 2025 Special Ticket events
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced their lineup of Special Ticket Events for the 2025 season. Each offering includes incentives like special promotional items, pregame events, and more with the purchase of a special ticket.
Baltimore Orioles Seen as Trade Partner for Pittsburgh Pirates Rising Star
The Baltimore Orioles are seen as a potential trade partner for a second-year Pittsburgh Pirates starter with plenty of upside.
'Don't forget about Mitch': Pirates count on Keller to rebound from second-half struggles
It never dawned on Mitch Keller that he took the mound for their Grapefruit League home opener a year to the day after he signed a five-year, $77 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pirates' David Bednar: Manager not naming closer yet
When asked Tuesday by Foul Territory TV whether Bednar was his closer, Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, "we're not ready to say that." Shelton did add, however, that "we feel very good with the fact that we have a guy who was a two-time All-Star closer.
Pirates outfielder: ‘In some situations, the SEC had better resources than the Major Leagues’
In Pittsburgh’s Grapefruit League opener on Saturday, Palacios started in left field and batted second. He went 0-for-3 in the Pirates’ 10-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, with former West Alabama standout Tanner Rainey picking up the pitching win in his first appearance in a Pittsburgh uniform.