Pirates' newest 'dark horse' first base candidate played 1 game at the position last season

When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Spencer Horwitz this offseason, they thought they had finally eliminated the giant question mark hovering over first base.
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2 MLB Pipeline-ranked Pirates prospects unexpectedly land on 60-day Injured List
Injury news is the worst kind of news in sports, yet in baseball, it comes up very frequently.
Thu, Mar 27
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Oneil Cruz's shoddy defense fuels David Bednar walk-off disaster for Pirates
The "Oneil Cruz is going to be a Gold Glove center fielder in 2025" crowd may want to slow their roll after his Opening Day performance.
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Paul Skenes looks as nasty as ever in Pirates' Opening Day game vs. Marlins
Reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes took the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their Opening Day matchup against the Miami Marlins, and he.
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Pirates Opening Day Roster, Lineups, Rotation & Bullpen
We finally made it! Opening Day is upon us.
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Pirates finalize Opening Day bench, bullpen with last-minute roster decisions
Opening Day is finally here and the Pirates are getting ready to face the Marlins in a four game set.
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Ben Cherington’s terrible offseason has destined the Pirates for disappointment
The Pirates won 76 games for the second consecutive in 2024.
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The biggest questions the Pirates must answer in 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates' quest to snap their six-year streak of losing seasons begins on Thursday, when they open the 2025 season on the road against the Miami M.
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Wed, Mar 26
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Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes might've been saved by new swing during spring training
All eyes were on Ke'Bryan Hayes during spring training as the big news of the offseason was his back was healthy and he changed his swing at the plate.
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