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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Sun, Mar 30
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3 takeaways: Colin Holderman, David Bednar both display early signs of concern in opening series
The Pirates fell to the Marlins by a final score of 3-2 Sunday afternoon at loanDepot park.
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Instant analysis: Pirates' David Bednar stumbles again, allowing Marlins to win on a wild pitch
An ugly opening series ended with another tough loss for the Pirates on Sunday afternoon, as they fell by a final score of 3-2 to the Marlins.
Sat, Mar 29
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3 takeaways: Oneil Cruz's clutch rebound effort paves way for win over Marlins
The Pirates recovered well from Thursday’s meltdown loss on opening day, defeating the Marlins 4-3 Friday evening at loanDepot.
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Instant analysis: Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz lead the charge in Pirates first victory of 2025 season
Unlike the past two seasons, Mitch Keller was not selected to be this year’s opening day starter.
Fri, Mar 28
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3 takeaways: Poor outfield defense, missed scoring opportunities cost the Pirates another game in Miami
The Pirates fell to the Marlins by a final score of 5-4 in 12 innings Saturday night at loanDepot park.
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Instant analysis: Poor outfield defense leads the Pirates to another loss against the Marlins
For the second time in three games, a combination of poor outfield defense and late-game pitching led the Pirates to squander a lead.
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Jason Mackey: Andrew Heaney must become latest Pirates' starter to prove spring results are useless
Andrew Heaney has never been very good in spring training.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales placed on 10-day injured list with fractured ankle
Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a “non-displaced fracture of the left ankle,”.
