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Kevin Gorman
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Kieran’s dad. Ace’s son. ☘️
Fourth-generation Pittsburgher.
Covering the #Steelers and #Pirates for TribLive Sports.
To give is to receive.
Email: kgorman@triblive.com.
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Kevin Gorman @kevingorman.bsky.social · Mar 27
Paul Skenes wants to win a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, despite their checkered history.
“I’m tired of hearing about the freaking wild-card game, I’ll say that,” Skenes said, snapping off the words in disgust. “That is such a low bar to set.”

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Pirates catcher Henry Davis hopes deep dive into biomechanics data improves his hitting
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Pirates catcher Henry Davis hopes deep dive into biomechanics data improves his hitting
BRADENTON, Fla. — Since selecting Henry Davis with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Pirates have raved about his obsessive work ethic and effort to improve at and behind the pla...
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February 14, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Konnor Griffin eyes starting shortstop job for Pirates, shows 'no fear' in facing Paul Skenes
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Konnor Griffin eyes starting shortstop job for Pirates, shows ‘no fear’ in facing Paul Skenes
BRADENTON, Fla. — Konnor Griffin swears he set the same expectations for spring training as last year, when he was less than a year removed from high school and wanted to be a sponge who soaked ...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Pirates great Elroy Face, 'Baron of the Bullpen' and pioneer of closer role, dies at age 97
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Pirates great Elroy Face, ‘Baron of the Bullpen’ and pioneer of closer role, dies at age 97
Known as the “Baron of the Bullpen,” Elroy Face was a pioneer for modern-day closers in baseball who made the forkball famous and played a vital role for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960...
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February 13, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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Konnor Griffin eyes starting shortstop job for Pirates, shows 'no fear' in facing Paul Skenes
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Konnor Griffin eyes starting shortstop job for Pirates, shows ‘no fear’ in facing Paul Skenes
BRADENTON, Fla. — Konnor Griffin swears he set the same expectations for spring training as last year, when he was less than a year removed from high school and wanted to be a sponge who soaked ...
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February 13, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Baseball won't sleep on Paul Skenes, even if Pirates ace has 'no more made-up pitches'
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Baseball won’t sleep on Paul Skenes, even if Pirates ace has ‘no more made-up pitches’
BRADENTON, Fla. — Whether Paul Skenes was straight-faced serious or acting intentionally ignorant to protect a new pitch before its unveiling in a game, only the Pittsburgh Pirates ace knows. Bu...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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'Andrew will always be a Pirate': Marcell Ozuna signing could spell end of McCutchen era
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‘Andrew will always be a Pirate’: Marcell Ozuna signing could spell end of McCutchen era
Ben Cherington is aware that one of his most celebrated moves this offseason could be his most controversial for the Pittsburgh Pirates, considering what the writing on the wall means for a franchise ...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Top storylines to watch for as Pirates start spring training
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Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Top storylines to watch for as Pirates start spring training
The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured seven consecutive losing seasons, finishing either in last place or tied for last in six of them, so it’s not often they are associated with consensus or unan...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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'Be yourself': In 1st spring as Pirates manager, Don Kelly accepts advice from Hall of Famer
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‘Be yourself’: In 1st spring as Pirates manager, Don Kelly accepts advice from Hall of Famer
Don Kelly is past the pinch-me phase of being manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates yet the Mt. Lebanon and Point Park alum was so stunned by one fun factoid that he let out a hearty laugh in disbelief. A...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Pirates add big bat by agreeing with DH Marcell Ozuna on 1-year contract
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Pirates add big bat by agreeing with DH Marcell Ozuna on 1-year contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates completed the final piece of the puzzle in an aggressive offseason designed to add some pop to baseball’s least productive offense by agreeing Monday morning to a free-age...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Pirates ace Paul Skenes has something up sleeve with 'sleeper'
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Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates ace Paul Skenes has something up sleeve with ‘sleeper’
When MLB Network ranked its Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now on Wednesday night, the biggest revelation involved Paul Skenes, but it wasn’t that the Pittsburgh Pirates ace didn’t rank at...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Building a consensus: Pirates abuzz about Konnor Griffin being baseball's No. 1 prospect
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Building a consensus: Pirates abuzz about Konnor Griffin being baseball’s No. 1 prospect
Some of the biggest buzz for the Pittsburgh Pirates surrounded a shortstop who was neither in attendance at PiratesFest nor has played a game yet in the major leagues but is being billed as a future s...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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'Rip the jersey off of me': Free agent franchise icon Andrew McCutchen lashes out at Pirates
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‘Rip the jersey off of me’: Free agent franchise icon Andrew McCutchen lashes out at Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen publicly lashed out at his treatment from the franchise Saturday in a late-night social media post in response to comments by general manager Ben Cherington at...
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January 25, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Building a consensus: Pirates abuzz about Konnor Griffin being baseball's No. 1 prospect
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Building a consensus: Pirates abuzz about Konnor Griffin being baseball’s No. 1 prospect
Some of the biggest buzz for the Pittsburgh Pirates surrounded a shortstop who was neither in attendance at PiratesFest nor has played a game yet in the major leagues but is being billed as a future s...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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'Rip the jersey off of me': Free agent franchise icon Andrew McCutchen lashes out at Pirates
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‘Rip the jersey off of me’: Free agent franchise icon Andrew McCutchen lashes out at Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen publicly lashed out at his treatment from the franchise Saturday in a late-night social media post in response to comments by general manager Ben Cherington at...
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January 25, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Following bad season with a big chop, Oneil Cruz focuses on fulfilling potential for Pirates
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Following bad season with a big chop, Oneil Cruz focuses on fulfilling potential for Pirates
Oneil Cruz had a black beanie pulled tight over his head, trying to conceal his biggest change of an ultra-important offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder. The first thing Cruz did upon ...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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My Hall of Fame ballot
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January 21, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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In a Hall of Fame vote centered around center fielders, why Torii Hunter made my ballot
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In a Hall of Fame vote centered around center fielders, why Torii Hunter made my ballot
Call me a world-class procrastinator, if you will, or simply someone who performs better under deadline pressure, but I wait until the final day allowed to mail my Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Baseba...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Pirates manager Don Kelly finalizes staff, adding new infield, assistant pitching coaches
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Pirates manager Don Kelly finalizes staff, adding new infield, assistant pitching coaches
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly rounded out the rest of his coaching staff by hiring Chris Truby as infield coach, Shawn Bowman as field coordinator and Thomas Whitsett as assistant pitching coac...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Pirates pick Orioles pitcher in Rule 5 Draft but trade him to Rangers for prospect, cash
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Pirates pick Orioles pitcher in Rule 5 Draft but trade him to Rangers for prospect, cash
The Pittsburgh Pirates stocked up on pitching in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., then flipped their pick in the major league phase for a prospect and cash consid...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Pirates taking big swing on slugger with offer to Kyle Schwarber
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Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Pirates taking big swing on slugger with offer to Kyle Schwarber
Pittsburgh Pirates president Travis Williams promised that there are resources to “add aggressively” this offseason, so the big story at the start of the MLB Winter Meetings is whether the...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Also: Mendy Lopez won’t return to Pirates, so infield coach and assistant pitching coach are among hires expected to be added to manager Don Kelly’s staff.
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Pirates president says team has 'resources to add aggressively' in free agency this offseason
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Pirates president says team has 'resources to add aggressively' in free agency this offseason
Travis Williams smiled in the face of a steady rain before distributing Thanksgiving dinners Tuesday outside PNC Park, reiterating that the Pittsburgh Pirates have changed neither their expectations n...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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🚨The Point Returns

@kevingorman.bsky.social, Adam Shorr (@buccobantr.bsky.social), Nathan Osler, and @northshorenine.com debate if the noise around the Pirates offseason is real and break down how they'd make the 2026 Pirates real contenders.

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Are the Pirates ACTUALLY Going For It?
The Point returns for the offseason, featuring a debate on Pittsburgh Pirates’ strategies and spending to reach the playoffs.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Source: The Pirates have non-tendered outfielders Alexander Canario and Ronny Simon and right-handed relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta. All four players were designated for assignment this week.
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The Pirates avoided arbitration with OF Jack Suwinski and RHP Yohan Ramirez by agreeing to contracts with both for the 2026 season.
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM