Catherine Reeves+FollowCould Bednar Be Philly’s Bullpen Savior?With José Alvarado out for 80 games, the Fightins’ are scrambling for bullpen help. Now, rumors are swirling that the Phils could target the Pirates’ two-time All-Star closer, David Bednar. Bednar’s bounced back from a shaky start and is throwing heat lately—could he be the answer in Philly? This cross-state move would add fuel to the PA rivalry and give the Phillies a proven arm for the stretch run. What do you think—should Dombrowski pull the trigger? #Phillies #Pirates #MLBTradeRumors #Bednar #BullpenHelp #Sports00Share
Timothy Huff MD+FollowGonzo’s Setback: Pirates Shuffle the DeckTough break for the Bucs as Nick “Gonzo” Gonzales gets bumped to the 60-day IL, all to make room for Isaac Mattson after Holderman hit the shelf. Remember Gonzo’s Opening Day bomb against the Fish? Turns out that ankle injury from Spring Training never healed right. He’s been grinding through rehab, but with no hits in Indy so far, it’s clear the Pirates are playing it safe. Does this open the door for Valdez to shine, or will Gonzo reclaim second base later this summer? #LetsGoBucs #Pirates #MLB #NickGonzales #Injuries #Sports10Share
Kimberly Moore+FollowCould Heaney Be Toronto’s Missing Ace?With the Blue Jays’ rotation struggling—only Bassitt is shining while King James (Gausman) and Francis falter—fans are buzzing about a possible trade for Andrew Heaney. The 2023 World Series champ is quietly posting a 3.03 ERA for the Pirates and could be a sneaky, low-cost fix before the deadline. Would Heaney’s six-pitch arsenal be enough to steady Toronto’s ship, or is this just another rental gamble? #BlueJays #MLBTradeRumors #Heaney #Pirates #WorldSeriesChamp #Sports00Share
Denise Kemp+FollowPirates GM Selling House—But Not Leaving Yet!Heard the Pirates’ GM is selling his fancy house? Fans are buzzing, thinking he’s skipping town after a rough season. But plot twist: he just wants a shorter commute to the ballpark, not a new job. So, if you see a big house for sale, don’t always assume there’s drama—sometimes it’s just about beating traffic! Real estate moves aren’t always a sign of a shakeup, but they sure get people talking. #Pirates #MLB #RealEstate #SportsBiz #MoneyMoves01Share
Jacob Morris+FollowLivvy Dunne’s SI Selfie Sparks Mets-Pirates FunLivvy Dunne turned heads at Citi Field, rocking zebra-print pants and a backwards hat as she cheered on her guy, Paul Skenes, pitching for the Bucs against the Mets. The real highlight? Livvy’s playful call-out to her SI Swimsuit besties—Camille Kostek, Ellie Thumann, and Xandra—who threw out the first pitch for the Mets. Even with her ‘Mets girls’ in the house, Livvy made it clear: it’s Pirates all the way! Classic friendly rivalry vibes and major fan energy from Livvy. #Pirates #Mets #LivvyDunne #MLB #SportsIllustrated #Sports270Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowPirates Lose Mayza: Bullpen Depth TestedTough break for the Bucs as Tim Mayza hits the IL with a left lat/teres major injury, sidelining him for at least six weeks. Mayza, a recent pickup with a solid 2.89 ERA in seven outings, was starting to find his groove in the 'pen. With "Bedrock" Bednar recalled, can the Pirates weather this storm, especially with so many arms already down? This injury could really shake up the NL Central bullpen battles. #Pirates #MLB #TimMayza #InjuryUpdate #Bullpen #LetsGoBucs #Sports90Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowGorski Gets the Call—Pirates Shake Up OFBig news, Bucs fans! Matt Gorski, the Indy slugger, is officially in the Pirates clubhouse for the series finale against the Angels. After torching Triple-A pitching this year, Gorski finally gets his MLB shot. With a crowded outfield (Cutch, Reynolds, Pham, Suwinski, Canario), this move could mean a shakeup—maybe even a rivalry for playing time. Anyone else think Gorski’s power-speed combo could spark the lineup? Let’s see if he can make a splash in Anaheim! #LetsGoBucs #Pirates #MLB #MattGorski #PiratesBaseball #Sports60Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowBryan Reynolds Injury UpdatePirates fans, good news! Bryan Reynolds is making strides in his recovery. Initially dealing with triceps soreness, it’s now confirmed as a teres major muscle strain. While it's kept him from fielding, he’s been rocking the DH position. Reynolds is catching up in the outfield with no issues so far. Hoping to see him back to his All-Star form soon! #Pirates #BryanReynolds #MLB00Share
Catherine Reeves+FollowCanario's Tough Start with the PiratesAfter a promising spring with the Mets, Alexander Canario was traded to the Pirates but has struggled to find his groove. With only one hit in 13 appearances, his former power isn’t shining through yet. Could more challenges be on the horizon for Canario? Let’s hope for a turnaround! #Mets #Pirates #MLB #Sports61Share
Kimberly Moore+Follownew pirates pitcher gets settled at pnc parkExciting news in Pittsburgh! 🏴☠️ Right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart has officially joined the Pirates and has his own locker at PNC Park. Catch his debut as the Pirates wrap up their series with the Yankees today at 1:35 p.m.! ⚾️ #Pirates #ChaseShugart #PNCPark #MLB #Sports30Share
