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Livvy Dunne Reveals Pirates' Paul Skenes Christmas Ornament

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2025 and Livvy Dunne was there for most of it.

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Pirates Eyeing Trade for White Sox Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't added a solid bat in free agency and will likely turn towards the trade market for those players. The Pirates have prospects and pitching talent that they could trade for that talent, which other MLB teams would find desirable and likely come as cheaper than through free agency.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 13

Pirates Showing Interest in Japanese Star Slugger

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need offense for next season and are looking for any place they can find it. The Pirates targeted National League MVP finalist Kyle Schwarber , who hit an NL-leading 56 home runs in 2025, and would automatically bolster their lineup.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 12

Insider Slams Pirates for Essentially Faking Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates just ended their time at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., but still haven't made a big free agent signing this offseason.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 12

Pirates Release 2026 Promotions Schedule at PNC Park

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a 2026 season where they've finally announced what special events they'll host and items they'll give away for fans.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Ronny Simon News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Pirates Re-Sign Ronny Simon To Minor League Deal

The Pirates brought back Ronny Simon on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Pittsburgh had non-tendered the rookie at the end of the season to drop him from their 40-man roster.

Colin Holderman News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Guardians To Sign Colin Holderman

The Guardians and right-hander Colin Holderman are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The ACES client will make $1.5MM, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11

Pirates Lose Crucial Member of Pitching Staff

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw another important part of their front office depart for a new job elsewhere. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Jeremy Bleich, the Pirates director of pitching development, was leaving for a new position as the assistant general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Dec.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11

Pirates GM Discusses Potential Konnor Griffin Extension

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin, who heads into a crucial 2026 season with great expectations on him.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 11

Getting To Know the Pirates’ Latest 40-Man Additions

Back in mid-November, the Pittsburgh Pirates began their preparations for this year’s Rule 5 draft by protecting seven players. In all honesty, the Pirates had many players who deserved serious consideration for a 40-man spot, but not many anticipated seven protections.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11

Pirates Starting Pitcher Drawing Trade Interest from Astros

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best group of young pitchers in baseball right now, priming them for an exciting season in 2026. One of those pitchers is right-handed starter Mike Burrows, who had a strong showing in his first campaign in 2025.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11

Pirates Select Five Players During Rule 5 Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of the Rule 5 Draft on the final day of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. on Dec. 10. The Pirates took a combined five players across the major league and minor league phases of the Rule 5 Draft.

Ronny Simon News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11

Pirates Bring Back Outfielder on Minor League Deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates let go of a player last month, but quickly brought him back to the team for next season. The Pirates re-signed outfielder Ronny Simon to minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on Nov.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Pirates 'In On' Free Agents; Here’s the Reality About How Serious They Are

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been connected to numerous free agents in what is described as a different kind of offseason. General manager Ben Cherington is on record as saying he has more payroll flexibility this offseason than he’s ever had as Pirates GM.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10

Pirates Trade Pitcher to Rangers Immediately After Rule 5 Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates surprisingly made a pick in the Rule 5 Draft then immediately sent him away afterwards. The Pirates selected right-handed relief pitcher Carter Baumler from the Baltimore Orioles in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, their sole selection.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10

Pirates Should Have Pushed Harder for Mets Slugger

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered this offseason with serious intentions about making a big splash. After being rebuked by one slugger, the Pirates should have shifted their focus from Kyle Schwarber to Pete Alonso.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract worth $7.75 million. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first broke the story.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Pittsburgh Pirates Secure No. 5 Overall Pick In 2026 MLB Draft

Another year, another MLB Draft Lottery, and another predictably lukewarm result for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In what’s becoming a bit of a tradition, the team walked into the lottery with high hopes and walked out with… well, the fifth overall pick.

Gregory Soto News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Gregory Soto Signs 1-Year Deal With Pittsburgh Pirates

According to reports, the Pirates and veteran reliever Gregory Soto have shaken hands on a one-year, $7.75 million contract for the 2026 season. It’s a

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

New pitching coach sets lofty goal for Pirates in 2026 and beyond

The Pittsburgh Pirates are working hard this offseason to improve the club’s roster. Pittsburgh missed the Major League Baseball playoffs once again in 2025, and has a new pitching coach to help the team return to the postseason in 2026.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 9

Pressure is on Pirates after Kyle Schwarber flirtation

Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation

All their flirtation with Schwarber should have done was raise the bar for them to do something meaningful this offseason.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 9

Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-26 Offseason Wishlist

Following yet another 90-loss season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club enters the offseason with a long list of areas it needs to address. With the disappointing lack of urgency shown by the front office last winter, fans can only hope this offseason will be a different story.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 7

Pirates reportedly make impressive offer to Kyle Schwarber

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to put their money where their mouth is.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Pirates remain open to dealing from rotation for offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.