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Thank you to the Pirates, Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, White Sox and the Phillies for all letting me represent your cities. I wore each and every one of those jerseys with pride.

The Pirates have called up right-handed pitching prospect Braxton Ashcraft to the majors, sending Isaac Mattson to Triple-A, signaling Ashcraft's potential impact this season.

Pirates fans received some ominous news today when John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that right-hander Jared Jones was "likely" to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Pittsburgh Pirates are restructuring their coaching staff following Derek Shelton's firing, promoting Chris Truby and bringing back Gene Lamont as a special advisor.

After a slow start, both Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna have now reached a .360 wOBA, showcasing their offensive potential and adaptability in the lineup.

"The first American-born pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, just picked up his new gig, and within a half-hour the Pittsburgh Pirates used his election as cover to announce the firing of manager Derek Shelton... Nothing says they had to announce it then."

Matt Gorski's selection to the Pirates' major league roster marks his first call-up at 27, showcasing his journey from a second-round pick to a promising prospect.

Despite the Pirates' poor start in 2025, GM Ben Cherington emphasized relying on current players, stating trades are unlikely this early in the season.

Chandler is arguably the top pitching prospect in the sport after striking out 148 hitters over 119 2/3 innings last season, posting a 3.08 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.