Pirates in the mix: former World Series champ and Pirates alum Giusti dies at 86, a key 1971 title reliever for Pittsburgh. #Pirates
Two rising baseball prospects and a major league player suffered incidents during spring training. A catcher was injured in a collision, a Giants outfielder hit a home run that damaged a food truck, and a young shortstop hit two home runs in a game, highlighting emerging talent and unexpected moments in preseason play. Today's date is Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:26:33 +0000.
Bob Skinner, a 12-season Major League Baseball veteran who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1960 World Series, the 1979 World Series as a coach, and later coached for several teams, has died in San Diego at age 94. He is remembered for his contributions as a player and as a respected coach and scout.