Ke'Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been replaced by optimism.

Ke'Bryan Hayes may never be "100%" again because of a chronic lower-back issue, but the Pirates third baseman is confident he can get pretty close.

On a day where the attention is typically focused on the first workout for pitchers and catchers, all eyes were on Ke’Bryan Hayes taking grounders and making throws across the infield. The 2023 NL Gold Glove third baseman showed positive signs Wednesday morning at Pirate City,

Spring training is finally upon us, which can only mean one thing—it's "best shape of his life" season. In the case of Ke'Bryan Hayes, while he might not be in

Ke’Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been replaced

Ke'Bryan Hayes talks on staying healthy, getting comfortable in Spring Training and more. More From This Game; Pittsburgh Pirates; Ke'Bryan Hayes; interview; in-game highlight; hi

Ke'Bryan Hayes discusses his recovery during the offseason, feeling good going into Spring Training and more. Pittsburgh Pirates; Ke'Bryan Hayes; Spring Training; Grapefruit Leagu

The Pittsburgh Pirates' ability to improve after back-to-back 76-86 seasons will rely heavily on some players bouncing back after a down 2024 season. At the co

Ke’Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is optimistic he's got a firm grasp on how to deal with the back problems that forced him to miss more than 60 games in 2024.

The Pittsburgh Pirates' ability to improve after back-to-back 76-86 seasons will rely heavily on some players bouncing back after a down 2024 season. At the co

As Pirates manager Derek Shelton watched Ke'Bryan Hayes take batting practice Wednesday at Pirate City, one thing stood out in particular. Hayes’ swing looked unrestricted. “It looks free,” Shelton said after the first workout of spring camp.