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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

Joey Bart has earned his spot as the Pirates’ starting catcher. | Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images A three-headed monster is always fun to watch! Looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, the Pittsburgh Pirates have several strong candidates for who will be their everyday catcher, along with some others that could play key roles in other ways for the team. Joey Bart The … [Read more...] about Pirates 2025 MLB season previews: Catchers

Joey Bart has earned his spot as the Pirates’ starting catcher. | Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images A three-headed monster is always fun to watch! Looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, the Pittsburgh Pirates have several strong candidates for who will be their everyday catcher, along with some others that could play key roles in other ways for the team. Joey Bart The … [Read more...] about Pirates 2025 MLB season previews: Catchers

Ben Cherington during his time with the Red Sox | Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Is this Cherington’s last chance to help save the offense? It shouldn’t be a surprise that Ben Cherington is looking to add to the roster with many question marks offensively as the offseason winds down, with pitchers and catchers reporting to Bradenton this week. But … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates main move is still to come

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Paul Skenes is one of the best players in baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates were fortunate enough to draft Paul Skenes with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The ace from LSU made a statement last season, winning NL Rookie of the Year honors and starting off strong for what could be a long and … [Read more...] about Analyst: Pirates will ‘waste’ Paul Skenes