Tim Benz: A completely logical, totally achievable wish list for the 2025 Pirates

Last year, I ended up being a little too optimistic in my projection for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Carmen Mlodzinski's start unravels in 4th, Pirates' bats quiet in loss to Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently completed a season-opening four-game series against the Miami Marlins for the second straight season, but results compared to a year ago contrasted sharply.
Mon, Mar 31
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Pirates acquire OF Alexander Canario from Mets, place Jared Jones on 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Alexander Canario from the New York Mets on Monday, per MLB’s transactions page.
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Ex-Pirates catcher sues Tennessee company for failing to repay loan
A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher-turned-broadcaster is suing a pro-Second Amendment social media company based in Tennessee, alleging it failed to fully repay a $15,000 loan plus interest.
Sun, Mar 30
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David Bednar's wild pitch, lack of clutch hitting lead to Pirates' 3-2 loss to Marlins
The inability to perform one of baseball’s most basic and important tasks — hitting safely with runners in scoring postion — haunted the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout all four games of their season-opening series in Miami.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales will have CT scan Monday on ankle fracture
Nick Gonzales, who has a non-displaced ankle fracture, will have a CT scan Monday in Pittsburgh, general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday on his radio show on 93.7 The Fan.
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Pirates' Ben Cherington praises Henry Davis' work behind plate as 'a weapon at the major-league level'
Catcher Henry Davis started his fifth season in professional baseball in Triple-A Indianapolis, but Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington still believes in Davis, the first player selected in the 2021 MLB Draft.
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Pirates waste Bailey Falters' strong start, lose to Marlins in 12 innings
Strong starting pitching that keeps a team within striking distance often can mask problems elsewhere.
Sat, Mar 29
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Pirates notebook: David Bednar notches save in victory against Marlins, hopes it signals even better days ahead
The ninth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-3 victory against the Miami Marlins on Friday night lasted 18 pitches and barely seven minutes.