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Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency, Closing the Book on Pirates Trades

Recently, several minor leaguers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system who were acquired in “prospect” trades have quietly declared free agency. In some cases, it closes the book on some of the trades made by general manager Ben Cherington.

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Pirates Named Fit for Padres Top 30 Free Agent

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need hitters to make their 2026 season a competitive one and they could go after one of the best of this generation in free agency.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17

Paul Skenes Reacts to Pirates New Pitching Coach

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes is already preparing for his third season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, but he'll have a new pitching coach for this campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17

Pat McAfee, Pirates Fans Call Out Bob Nutting During GameDay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates fanbase hasn't seen much success over the past three decades and there is one person they show that anger towards, even outside of team events.

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How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 16

Pirates Infielder Signs for Japanese Team

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates infielder won't return next season, taking their talents overseas for 2026. Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Pirates infielder Cam Devanney signed for the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Josh Bell News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 16

Final Josh Bell Trade Piece Departs Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw the final player of the trade for Josh Bell leave the franchise, marking the end of one of their worst trades in recent history Francys Romero reported that the Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean to a minor league contract, as he was a free agent.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pirates Fans Fly Plane Demanding Team Sale at College GameDay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may not play in the middle of November, but that doesn't stop fans from showing their anger towards ownership. ESPN College GameDay came to Pittsburgh for the No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pat McAfee Slams Pirates Ownership on College GameDay

PITTSBURGH —Bob Nutting has received his fair share of criticism over the years and Pat McAfee made sure that he shared his thoughts about the Pittsburgh Pirates owner.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 15

Pat McAfee calls out Pirates’ unwillingness to spend money

As Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the NL Cy Young award, there has been massive speculation in the baseball world about the team finally spending money to build around the star.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pirates Hire Familiar Face as Third Base Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates found their new third base coach for next season, bringing back a name that fans may remember. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates hired Tony Beasley as their third base coach for 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pirates Hire New Bench Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have filled a major vacancy on their coaching staff, as they ready for the 2026 season. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates are hiring Kristopher Negrón as their bench coach.

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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.

Kristopher Negron News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Pirates hire Kristopher Negron, Tony Beasley to coaching staff

The Pirates will be hiring Kristopher Negron as their new bench coach and Tony Beasley as the third base coach, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negron has been on the Mariners’ coaching staff for the last four seasons, while Beasley returns to the Pirates organization after spending over a decade with the Rangers.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 14

Paul Skenes Has Delivered, Now It's the Pirates' Turn

Paul Skenes has done almost everything right and accomplished nearly anything that a young pitcher in Major League Baseball can do. Now it's the Pittsburgh Pirates' turn to do the right thing and provide a competitive team around their generational talent.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 14

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Wins Top Arizona Fall League Award

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got an incredible showing from one of their best prospects this past month at the Arizona Fall League, who earned recognition for it.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 14

Cy Young Award Nets Pirates' Paul Skenes Sweet Incentive

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes' most recent honor earned him not just one of the best awards, but also another

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Rumors of Increased Pirates Spending Might Not Be as Crazy as You Think

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is ready to go on a spending spree to improve his 2026 team. This, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal, in an interview with Foul Territory.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / November 13

MLB Announces Paul Skenes News on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes had an incredible second season in Major League Baseball in 2025. Skenes started 32 games as the Pirates' ace, pitching to an MLB-leading 1.97 ERA in 187 2/3 innings with 216 strikeouts and just 42 walks.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award

A recent report claimed that current Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes "wants to play for" the New York Yankees, in part because Skenes has "no confidence the Pirates ever are going to win" with him in their rotation.

Skenes wants to be a New York Yankee?

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Pirates GM offers definitive statement on Skenes amid speculation

Reports of Pirates' intent to spend this offseason are likely fool's gold

Signing J.T. Realmuto would transform this NL team's pitching staff

Ben Cherington News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Pirates could commit $30M-$40M in 2026 payroll this offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately in need of offense to support an excellent young pitching staff. General manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that the front office has “more flexibility than they’ve had in [any] other offseasons” since he was hired going into the 2020 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 12