Pirates ace Paul Skenes on the idea the last-place club should trade him: 'Anybody can play GM'

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes says he's not paying attention to the suggestion that the club should trade him.

• May 25, 2025

Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB

Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.

• May 13, 2025

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: Pirates Have Reasonable Chance To Compete

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined The Cook and Poni Show on Monday to discuss the success of the first Little League Classic between the Pirates and Cardinals on Sunday night in Williamsport, Pa.

• Aug 21, 2017

Pirates Spring Training 2017 - Feb. 23rd News And Notes

On the final day of workouts at the Pirate City complex, MLBPA meets with players to discuss a range of issues, not the least of which are MLB's pace-of-play initiatives.

• Feb 23, 2017

Proposed Bill Would Authorize Sports Betting In Pennsylvania

A Pittsburgh area lawmaker is looking to expand Pennsylvania's gaming industry, by legalizing betting on sporting events.

• Feb 15, 2017

Pirates' Blass On Proposed Rule Changes To MLB: 'I Hate It'

Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass tells the "KDKA Morning News" that the newly-proposed MLB changes are "awful."

• Aug 19, 2016

Commissioner: Decision Imminent On MLB Games In Puerto Rico

The Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates will find out within the next few days if they will play in Puerto Rico this month.

• May 5, 2016