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The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they're built differently this year. A sweep of Cincy offered proof

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe this year will be different

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cruz delivers go-ahead hit in the 8th as Pirates top Reds 1-0 to complete a 3-game sweep

Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds to complete a three-game sweep

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates linked to Orioles' 1.018 OPS All-Star for Joey Bart, Henry Davis reason | Sporting News Pittsburgh may be nearing a contention window.

APRIL 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates in Deep Trouble With Catcher Issues PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a much better showing offensively as a team, but one position group is still lacking. Pirates c...

APRIL 29 • SI.COM

Joey Bart collapse gives Pirates a problem they can't keep defending The Pittsburgh Pirates knew coming into 2026 that catcher was one of the weakest spots on the roster. What they probably didn’t anticipate w...

APRIL 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

DeGrom has 62nd 10-K game and Carter hits inside-the-park HR as Rangers beat Pirates 6-1

Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Turn a walk into an inside-the-park HR? ABS helped Evan Carter in a big way ARLINGTON -- Evan Carter thought he drew a walk. In the third inning of Thursday night’s game against the Pirates, Carter -- who has been kn...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Reynolds, Keller lift Pirates to 6-3 win over Rays

Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs, Mitch Keller pitched seven strong innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Cedric Mullins homers in 13th to lift Rays past Pirates 8-7 in rain-soaked game

Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Idle Saturday Bart isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

Impact Bart will take a seat for the third time in four games after having made five starts in the span of eight contests. He and Henry Davis will likely continue to split starts at catcher throughout the season, but things appear to be trending back in Davis' favor.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates trade idea lands Pittsburgh 12-year MLB veteran, two-time World Series champion as huge upgrade from Joey Bart | Sporting News This guy brings championship experience the Buccos need.

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates catcher sends pitcher a different kind of sign: a gender reveal! The relationship between a pitcher and his catcher is often an especially close one. They practice together constantly, go over scouting rep...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Playing time trending up Bart will start at catcher and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It's the fifth start across the last eight contests for Bart, who could be emerging the 1A to Henry Davis' 1B at catcher for the Pirates. Bart is hitting only .136/.231/.273 this season but did hit his first home run of the season in his last start Tuesday.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • FOX SPORTS

CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4

CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals

Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washingto...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Drawing another start Bart will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Bart will pick up his third start behind the plate in four games, but he'll likely need to raise his production at the plate before overtaking Henry Davis as the Bucs' No. 1 catcher. While Davis has disappointed early on with a .194/.286/.290 slash line over 35 plate appearances, Bart (.368 OPS across 17 plate appearances) has yet to capitalize on his more limited opportunities.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

9 observations: Oneil Cruz showing he has something to prove in Pirates' win CHICAGO -- As Oneil Cruz held court at his locker early Saturday evening, Marcell Ozuna passed by the scrum and tried to convince Cruz to us...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Nick Castellanos' two-run double, Jake Cronenworth's homer spark Padres over Pirates 8-2

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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

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