Joey Bart - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Slumping in spring Bart has gone 5-for-31 with 13 strikeouts across 12 Grapefruit League games.

Impact Bart is likely the favorite to win a roster spot as Pittsburgh's second catcher alongside Henry Davis, and his path became clearer earlier in the week when Endy Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Rafael Flores also remains in the mix, though he has hit poorly this spring.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Catcher Reveals What Makes Paul Skenes Special After Dominant World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart explains what makes Paul Skenes so special after his dominant World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 18 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Joey Bart's spring struggles leave Pirates catcher battle wide open For a moment in 2024, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had pulled off a quiet heist. When the club acquired Joey Bart from the San Fran...

MARCH 11 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates Rumors: Joey Bart involved in discussions that could help land third baseman When the Pittsburgh Pirates were first linked to Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes this offseason, it felt like a clean fit. He's a rig...

FEBRUARY 12 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates facing decision on how to handle no-glove catcher Since being acquired by the Pirates at the beginning of the 2024 season, Joey Bart has been one of the team’s most consistent offensive prod...

JANUARY 23 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Bucs agree to deals with Cruz, 3 others to avoid arbitration (sources) The Pirates agreed to contracts for the 2026 season with Dennis Santana, Joey Bart, Oneil Cruz and Justin Lawrence Thursday, meaning they wi...

JANUARY 8 • MLB.COM

Reaches deal with Pirates The Pirates and Bart avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.53 million contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bart's second year in Pittsburgh didn't go nearly as well as his first, as he finished the 2025 campaign with a .249/.355/.340 batting line and only four home runs in 93 contests. The 29-year-old is in line to share catching duties with Henry Davis again in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburg Pirates should pursue this Rangers trade target in any Joey Bart deal The Pittsburgh Pirates may move on from backstop Joey Bart this offseason. The Pirates’ catching depth chart is notably deep at the moment....

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Joey Bart offer says what they won't about Henry Davis Every once in a while, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a move so on-brand that fans don’t even have to squint to see the message behind it. Tend...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates could rekindle this trade deadline rumor to resolve roster logjam Heading into the offseason, the Pirates have a big roster jam behind the plate. Henry Davis has the best glove, Joey Bart has the best bat,...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Acuña homers and Braves end season with 4-1 win over Pirates

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run home run in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves ended their season with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets - Friday, September 26, 2025 - Bleacher Nation Joey Bart leads the Pittsburgh Pirates (69-89) into Friday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves (75-84) on a two-game homer streak. His Pirates...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Back in action Thursday Bart (wrist) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Reds.

Impact Bart had to be scratched from the lineup Tuesday and didn't play Wednesday because of a wrist issue, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Thursday's series finale. The 28-year-old Bart will enter action Thursday having homered in two straight contests.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson leads Reds against the Pirates after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Tyler Stephenson's four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets - Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Bleacher Nation Joey Bart leads the Pittsburgh Pirates (68-89) into Thursday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds (80-77) on a two-game homer streak. His Pira...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Pirates take 3-game win streak into game against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Scratched with wrist injury Bart was scratched from Tuesday's lineup in Cincinnati due to left wrist discomfort, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bart had been slated to serve as the Pirates' designated hitter, but he'll need at least a day to rest a wrist issue. Bryan Reynolds will move from right field and into the DH slot, while Alexander Canario has entered the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with wrist injury Bart was scratched from Tuesday's lineup in Cincinnati due to left wrist discomfort, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bart had been slated to serve as the Pirates' designated hitter, but he'll need at least a day to rest a wrist issue. Bryan Reynolds will move from right field into the DH slot, while Alexander Canario has entered the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bart leads Pirates against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds after Joey Bart had four hits against the Athletics on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Triolo and Bart both homer to power the Pirates to an 11-0 victory over the Athletics

Jared Triolo and Joey Bart both had four hits including a home run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Four hits, homers in win Bart went 4-for-4 with a double, a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-0 win over the A's.

Impact It's the second four-hit game this season for Bart, who's homered in back-to-back contests after hitting just one home run in his previous 80 games. Overall, the 28-year-old Bart is slashing .251/.358/.345 with four homers, 29 RBI and 21 runs scored across 321 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Bart is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact Bart had started three of the past four games and homered in the Pirates' last game Wednesday, but he'll get a breather during Friday's series opener. Henry Davis is at catcher and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Bart is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact Bart had started three of the past four tilts and homered in the Pirates' last game Wednesday, but he'll get a breather during Friday's series opener. Henry Davis is at catcher and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs Clinch 1st Playoff Berth Since 2020 With Win Against Pirates

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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