Endy Rodriguez earns backup catcher job, will also play first base; Kyle Nicolas does not make the opening day roster

With just two days remaining in spring training, the Pirates have announced a late addition to the group competing to see time at.
Wed, Mar 26
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Pirates' Jared Jones diagnosed with UCL sprain, won't pick up a baseball for approximately 6 weeks
Pirates right-handed pitcher Jared Jones has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow.
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Paul Zeise Live: Where would Ohio State star Will Howard fit? Quinshon Judkins a Najee Harris replacement?
Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Can Pirates offense take tangible steps forward in 2025?
If one were to search for evidence of the Pirates’ desire to be a better offensive team in 2025, they could look long before the start of the new.
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Pirates rank 26th in Forbes' annual MLB team valuation
Forbes has released its annual valuations for each MLB team, and it should come as no surprise the Pirates rank near the bottom.
Tue, Mar 25
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Jason Mackey: The biggest source of offensive improvement for the Pirates in 2025 may surprise you
New Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague must improve results immediately for the team to take the next step in 2025.
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Sources: Jared Jones to avoid surgery on right elbow, still expected to miss extended time for Pirates
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will not need surgery on his right elbow, sources informed the Post-Gazette on Tuesday.
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Paul Zeise Live: Are Steelers having better or worse NFL offseason than AFC North rivals?
Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern.
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The biggest X-factor and a logjam behind the plate: 5 takeaways from the Pirates' 2025 spring training
The Pirates arrived in the Sunshine State last month looking to build a foundation that will allow the organization to take the.