Bucs Dugout

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates could make sense for a potential trade. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a lot of young arms in the rotation now with a few more coming along the way in the foreseeable future. The Pirates are also in need of another bat, and they could look to the Boston Red Sox for some help. Bleacher Report writer … [Read more...] about Pirates, Red Sox could be linked to trade

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images It’s time to make an honest assessment of the third baseman It’s time to have an honest conversation about Ke’Bryan Hayes, because time could be running out to rebound his career and his time in a Bucco uniform. In the shortened 2020 season, Hayes looked like the next best thing since the prime of Andrew McCutchen when he received the … [Read more...] about Pirates have a Ke’Bryan Hayes dilemma

Photo by Kareem Elgazzar/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t viewed favorably as the team goes to Spring Training. The Pittsburgh Pirates are going into the 2025 season without many expectations, but there is a lot of optimism and hope for the year. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden conducted a power ranking where the Pirates were listed at No. 23. The Pirates’ starting … [Read more...] about MLB Power Rankings: Where are Pirates before Spring Training?

Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images A former team strength is now a weakness. This was an underachieving group last year, and not a lot has changed — though a few things have, so let’s take a look at what to expect out of this position for the Buccos in 2025. David Bednar There’s no sugar coating this: Bednar was pretty dang mediocre in 2024. He finished the season with a 3-8 … [Read more...] about Pirates 2025 MLB season previews: Relief pitchers

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The powerful lefty slugger hit 81 home runs, including 30 in 2019, during his nine-year MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing back a familiar face but in a completely new capacity. The Pirates have added former first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach to their coaching staff as a special assistant to the hitting … [Read more...] about Reports: Pirates hire Daniel Vogelbach to organization coaching staff