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Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 22: David Matoma’s Intriguing Upside

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. The Pirates made headlines when they signed Ugandan pitcher David Matoma, then just 16 years old, to an international free agent deal in January 2023.

David Bednar News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

The David Bednar Question

David Bednar has been the subject of trade speculation for the past few seasons. For the most part, that was a testament to his effectiveness. Bednar broke out as a leverage reliever with 60 2/3 innings of 2.23 ERA ball during his first season with the Pirates in 2021.

Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 16

Ben Cherington Stands Behind Pirates’ Player Development

It is always fun when the Pittsburgh Pirates honor their 1979 team, the last one to win a World Series for the franchise. It is equally fun to hear those players’ thoughts on the current Pirates’ organization.

Josh Hartle News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 16

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 23: Josh Hartle Tries to Get On Track

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. Once considered a likely first round pick, the Pirates snagged Josh Hartle in the third round out of Wake Forest in 2024 after a rocky junior season.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 15

Paul Skenes' top moments from rookie season with Pirates

Paul Skenes looks destined to be the first Pittsburgh Pirates’ player to win Rookie of the Year since Jason Bay took home the honor in 2004. Skenes made his MLB debut just 10 months after he was selected by the Pirates out of LSU in the 2023 draft.

Jared Triolo News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 15

Pirates’ Jared Triolo Named Gold Glove Finalist

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo has been named a Gold Glove finalist at the utility position in the National League. He’s one of three players in the running to take home the award alongside Kiké Hernandez (Dodgers) and Brendan Donovan (Cardinals).

Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 15

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 24: Big, Powerful Tony Blanco Jr.

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. At 6-foot-7 and 243 pounds, the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping prospect Tony Blanco Jr.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 15

Pirates 2024 season in review: Relief pitchers

A supposed team strength became a weakness. Our 2024 season recaps continue with the bullpen, which was supposed to be a team strength, but struggled. The Renegade came into the 2024 season as one of Pittsburgh’s most well-regarded players.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Decisions Loom for Pirates on Arbitration-Eligible Relief Pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the offseason with interesting decisions on arbitration-eligible relief pitchers for their 2025 bullpen. The bullpen was supposed to be a strength in 2024, with free agent Aroldis Chapman joining 2023’s lockdown quartet of David Bednar, Colin Holderman, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Ryan Borucki.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 12

Pirates AFL Updates: Termarr Johnson Keeps Getting On Base

The Scottsdale Scorpions, the Arizona Fall League team composed of minor league prospects from the Pirates (along with the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets,

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 12

Pirates Notebook 10/12; These playoffs man, Jazz Chisholm, Billy Cook, Nick Yorke... and goodbye, for now

Goodbye... for now. These playoffs man. They’ve been truly excellent. There have already been several instant classics and compelling storylines that I think dwarf what I found to be a relatively boring postseason last year.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Pirates Go Into 2025 Needing Outfield Help; Here Are Possibilities

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into 2025 needing offense, and the outfield is a position that will need to produce. Bryan Reynolds, who turned in another fine season, is firmly entrenched in left field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 11

Frustration Turning to Optimism for Ke’Bryan Hayes

Pittsburgh Pirates fans became increasingly frustrated with Ke’Bryan Hayes this past season. They were upset that the third baseman performed poorly following a strong finish to the 2023 season that seemed ready to propel him toward stardom.

Keiner Delgado News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 11

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 26: Keiner Delgado Starts With a Bang

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. A newcomer to the Pirates’ organization following the completion of the trade that sent JT Brubaker to the New York Yankees, Keiner Delgado looked like one of Pittsburgh’s best power hitting prospects during the first few weeks of the minor league season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 11

Pirates season in review: Starting pitchers

Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Mitch Keller stabilize the Pirates rotation as the team’s biggest strength entering 2025. The yearly review of the Pirates’ position groups continues with the starting pitchers, the brightest spot on the team during the 2024 campaign.

Termarr Johnson News / Fastball on SI / October 9

Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospect Appears to Dodge Serious Injury in Arizona Fall League

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson appears to have dodged serious injury on Tuesday while playing in the Arizona Fall League. Jack Sommers, who works for Diamondbacks on SI, is covering the AFL and reported that Johnson left Tuesday's game with a foot or ankle injury.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

Pirates want to take training wheels off phenom Paul Skenes

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is just getting warmed up.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / October 5

Livvy Dunne mocks bf Paul Skenes’ gymnastics fails, scores each one

Livvy Dunne is enjoying being 22, and she’s enjoying have boyfriend Paul Skenes around after his baseball season ended. Dunne celebrated her birthday on October 1 and received numerous birthday wishes, an epic baseball card gift from Skenes, all while enjoying birthday cake in bed in her nightie.