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Three hitters that have shined during spring training

We are about a week away from Opening Day and that means rosters are starting to take shape and players are being told what level they will start the new season. While spring training isn't the only factor in making these decisions, having a standout performance can help bolster your chances of making the team out of camp.

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Cruz sparks offensive onslaught with two homers in win over Phillies

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Oneil Cruz continues to punish baseballs and opposing pitchers this spring.  He hit two home runs -- his sixth and seventh in 11 games

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Oneil Cruz’s Huge Game Leads Pirates’ Charge in 11-2 Win Over Phillies

Oneil Cruz led an eruption with the bats for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 11-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday afternoon in Clearwater.

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Talk the Plank Podcast: Pirates signing Michael A. Taylor brings intrigue to outfield depth

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It’s been a while, but let’s look at one of the more recent, and eye-opening, signings by the Bucs.

In this episode, Jake Slebodnick chats about how the Pirates’ outfield could stack up with the recent edition of Michael A. Taylor, who was signed over the weekend. He also breaks down WHY Taylor was signed.

Hosts: Jake Slebodnick

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Spring Training Game #25: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies, March 18, 2024, 1:05 p.m. ET

Location: BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater, FL

How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Philadelphia Phillies looking to grab a win.

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Pirates reassign Paul Skenes, four others to Minor League camp, place Dauri Moreta on 60-day IL

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Skenes pitched in two games, plus Spring Breakout, before being sent to Minors camp.

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to shape their roster in preparation for Opening Day.

On Sunday, the Pirates sent their top prospect and one of the most polarizing players in baseball, Paul Skenes, to Minor League camp.

Skenes pitched in two games this spring. In three innings of work, the 21-year-old allowed three hits, a solo home run, and struck out three.

The...

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Pirates Prospect Watch: Young Bucs Make Their MLB Roster Case

The Pirates’ roster continues to take shape ahead of the 2024 MLB season, with just 45 players remaining in big league camp as of Sunday, March 17. Pirates prospects continue to make their closing arguments as members of the 40-man roster, with pitcher Jared Jones one of the biggest names among the Young Bucs still vying for a big league spot.

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Bucs Arghticles: Pirates recent signees join team

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Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Monday, March 18, 2024.

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Michael A. Taylor, Domingo German arrive in Bradenton after agreeing to contracts (DK Pittsburgh Sports)

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Power Rankings: Who’s on top entering the season? (MLB.com)

These prospects stood out most in Spring Breakout (MLB.com)

1 player from each team making a big impression this spring...

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Pirates Continue Spring Training Slim Down

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to trim down their spring training roster ahead of opening day, and they announced the latest slate of roster moves following their win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

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Pirates Surge Past Rays 8-4 With Late Rally

The Pirates defeated Tampa Bay 8-4 at LECOM Field on Sunday, using a late-inning scoring push to slip past the Rays. The game looked like it would turn

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Predicting the Pirates Opening Day roster

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Guessing at the 26 players the Pirates will head to Miami with.

26 spots. 13 pitchers. 13 position players. 11 days from now.

That is the Pirates’ task, to whittle down the group of players currently in camp to a roster that makes sense. While it is just the roster on one day of the season, and the choices made assembling it don’t often carry any finality to them, it’s still fun to guess at.

Let's start by guessing at that position group.

Position...

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Spring Training Game #24: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pirates are in Bradenton today looking to grab a win today.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 17, 2024, 1:05 p.m. ET

Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL

How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to grab a win in Spring Training.

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Why Everyone is Drafting the Wrong Cruz in Fantasy Baseball

The power and speed combination is similar to the lure of Siren’s song, everybody wants it! In Greek Mythology, Siren’s soothing music tempted sailors right into shipwreck.

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Pirates sign OF Michael A. Taylor to one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates added Gold Glove outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year deal Saturday, with ESPN reporting the pact is worth $4 million. Taylor, 32, was a Gold Glove center fielder in 2021 with the Kansas City Royals and is coming off a season when he hit a career-best 21 home runs for the Minnesota Twins.

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Spring Training Game #22/23: Pirates Split Squad vs. Braves, Tigers

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The Pirates are playing two today as they split their squad against the Braves and Tigers.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 8, 2024, 4:05 p.m. ET

Location: LECOM Field, Bradenton, FL

How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, March 8, 2024, 6:05 p.m. ET

Location: CoolToday Park, North Port, FL

How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing two today, one at home against the...

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Pirates Bolster Roster But Need Final Piece

BRADENTON, Fla. –  If pitching and defense win championships, the Pittsburgh Pirates are taking a step in the right direction in one of those two categories.

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Pirates agree to MiLB deal with Domingo German with a team option for 2025

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Various reports have the Buccos signing German.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a Minor League deal with RHP Domingo German with a team option for 2025.

Mike Rodriguez was the first to report a deal but reported it as a $1.5 million contract with a mutual option. Later reports clarified that the deal was for $1.25 million and includes performance bonuses as well as a team option for 2025 worth $2.25 million along with more performance bonuses.

Per...

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Impressions From the Pirates’ Spring Breakout Game

Thursday’s Spring Breakout Game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles provided a look at many highly touted prospects. It was the biggest game between the two franchises since Game 7 of the 1979 World Series.

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Pirates agree to deal with Michael A. Taylor

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Per Jeff Passan.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year deal worth $4 million with CF Michael A. Taylor pending a physical, per Jeff Passan

Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $4 million contract, sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 15, 2024

Taylor, who turns 33 on the 26th, has spent parts of ten different seasons in MLB. Seven with the Washington...

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Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Adding

The Pittsburgh Pirates are staying active today. Earlier they signed a veteran outfielder in Michael A. Taylor and now they added Domino German to a one-year $1.5 million contract.

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