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Game #14: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, April 11, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

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SB Nation Reacts results: Where should Oneil Cruz be playing for Pirates?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. This week’s question we asked you where Oneil Cruz should be playing for the Pirates. He has had a […]

Game #13: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, April 10, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

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Pirates enter Wrigley Field looking to set early-season tone

Make no mistake about it, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025.  The division rivals played 13 times last season. Chicago won 10. The Cubs outscored the Pirates 54-26 and hit .256 against Pittsburgh’s pitching.  Chicago smacked an impressive 16 home runs, compared to the Pirates’ five, and earned a .740 OPS. The […]

Pirates management explains why now was right time to extend Konnor Griffin

Wednesday was a historic day in Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh sports history. It’s a day that will be remembered for what could be the jumpstart of the new era of Pirates baseball.  The Pirates officially signed shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year extension that will keep Griffin under contract through 2034. ESPN’s Buster Olney initially […]

Pirates and Konnor Griffin agree to 9-year $140M deal

Less than a week after making his major league debut, Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball has agreed on a long term contract extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The nine-year $140 million deal is the largest in franchise history and includes a $12 million signing bonus. This is a deal that has been being […]

Game #12: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 8, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this afternoon at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Pirates need to play Nick Gonzales over Jared Triolo

The Pittsburgh Pirates have completely transformed their lineup for the 2026 season, but there is still a debate as to who should be playing third base for the club between Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales. While neither one of these players will likely be long term answers to fill this vacancy, the Pirates should prioritize […]

VOTE: Where should Oneil Cruz be playing for Pirates?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. Last week’s survey asked if the Pirates should keep Oneil Cruz. And while the majority of Bucs […]

Game #11: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this evening at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Game #10: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 6, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this evening at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Pirates rotation is the best in baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles and their fifth straight win. The team is looking complete and firing on all cylinders, but it’s the starting rotation that has shown a different kind of dominance to start the season. While it was well known that the Pirates’ group of […]

Game #9: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 5, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing against the Baltimore Orioles for the first home series of the season at PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

SB Nation Reacts results: Should the Pirates move on from Oneil Cruz?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. This week’s question asked you about Oneil Cruz, who’s poor performance in the field has stuck out like a […]

Game #8: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 3, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing against the Baltimore Orioles for the first home series of the season at PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for […]

Konnor Griffin helps Pirates to win in his Major League debut

Konnor Griffin’s debut was one of the most anticipated debuts we have seen in the league in a long time, and it’s safe to say his debut lived up to those high expectations.  Griffin Batted seventh and started at shortstop in front of a sellout crowd of 38,986 at PNC Park. The rookie provided the […]

Game #7: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 3, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in front of their home fans for the first time this season, hosting the Baltimore Orioles for PNC Park’s Opening Day. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]

Pirates finalizing record breaking deal with Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Konnor Griffin will be on their big league roster for the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. There are also reports that Griffin and the organization are finalizing what will be a record breaking contract extension for the 19-year-old superstar. News of the extension was broke by ESPN’s Buster […]

Pirates call up Konnor Griffin ahead of PNC Park Opening Day

Konnor Griffin is going to the show. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on their social media account that Griffin, the league’s number one prospect, will be making his debut on Friday when the team hosts the Baltimore Orioles. Griffin was a strong candidate to make the team out of spring training, but the Pirates opted against […]

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Game #6: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, April 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, SportsNet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds looking to grab a win at Great American Ball Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

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Oneil Cruz has two-homer day in Pirates 8-3 victory over Reds

Before Tuesday’s game, Oneil Cruz had been struggling early in the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cruz only had two hits and he had struck out eight times through four games. There were serious concerns about his performance at the plate and on defense, especially after a disastrous performance at center field on opening day.   […]

Game #5: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, March 31, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, SportsNet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds looking to grab a win at Great American Ball Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

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VOTE: Should the Pirates move on from Oneil Cruz?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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. Oneil Cruz already cost the Pirates a win this season in the opener versus the New York […]

Game #4: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, March 30, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, FS1, SportsNet Pittsburgh+ The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds looking to grab a win at Great American Ball Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, […]

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