Jason Mackey: What the Pirates must do to win in 2025 and other takeaways from my spring trip

Opening day is March 27.
Fri, Mar 21
- MLB
Paul Skenes rookie card sells for $1.1 million, the 2nd-highest price among active players
The one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes Topps rookie card fetched a one-of-a-kind number.
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Thu, Mar 20
- NHL
WATCH: Do Steelers deserve repeated Najee Harris criticism? Is Russell Wilson situation really that bad?
On their weekly podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to repeated criticism of the Steelers by former running.
- MLB
Joe Starkey: If the Pirates are financially stressed, why hasn’t Bob Nutting sold? And will he fight MLB?
I can’t be the only one confused here.
- MLB
Pirates mailbag: Who will be the closer if David Bednar's struggles continue?
Welcome to the Pirates mailbag, where the Post-Gazette reporters Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles answer all of your questions about the ball club.
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Wed, Mar 19
- MLB
Behind the curtain: A look into the world of the Pirates research and development department
It’s no secret that the Pirates haven’t routinely been involved in the bidding wars that regularly take place each.
- MLB
3 takeaways: Andrew Heaney trending up, but Pirates fall to Rays in spring training
The Pirates fell on the road to the Rays in Grapefruit League action by a final score of 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon.
Players: - MLB
Jared Jones to miss time in spring training due to right elbow discomfort
Prior to Wednesday’s Grapefruit League contest against the Rays, Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced that right-hander.
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Tue, Mar 18
- MLB
3 takeaways from the Pirates' spring training loss to the Red Sox
The Pirates fell by a final of 2-1 Friday evening to the Red Sox at JetBlue Park in Grapefruit League play.