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Pirates Prioritizing One Position in Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one important need this offseason, that the front office is looking towards free agency for the solution. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Pirates are one of a few teams that are in the market for a closer and relievers in free agency.

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Insider Makes Bold Prediction on Pirates and Japanese Star

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates normally don't make big signings in free agency, but one MLB insider sees them doing so and looking outside the United States for that player.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 22

Pirates Named Fit for Mets Slugger

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need offense for next season and one New York Mets slugger is one player that would help them out greatly in that regard.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 22

Pirates Tender Five Contracts Ahead of Deadline

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates decided on players they would keep past the non-tender deadline, offering them contracts for next season. The Pirates

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Pirates Tender Contract to Catcher Despite Off Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates have tendered a contract to catcher Joey Bart for 2026 despite his regression in 2025. This, judging by his absence from MLB.com’s complete non-tendered player list.

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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.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 21

Pirates Star Prospect Named Rookie of the Year Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a number of great young talent on their roster for the 2026 season, including one who could win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Bucs Dugout / November 21

Pirates prospect update: Esmerlyn Valdez wins hardware in Arizona Fall League

The stock of Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez is at an all time high after his incredible stretch in the Arizona Fall League. Valdez was one of the most dominant hitters in the AFL this season, showing early success as he earned a top performer nod in the opening week of the league.

Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Pirates Sign Two to Avoid Arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Yohan Ramírez to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration for both players. Suwinski will get $1.25 million, while Ramírez will receive $875,000.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates Avoid Arbitration With Non-Tender Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates decided they would bring back a player that could've ended up being non-tendered. Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that the Pirates avoided arbitration with Yohan Ramírez and will bring him back for the 2026 season.

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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.

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20

Pirates avoid arbitration with outfielder Jack Suwinski

The Pirates and outfielder Jack Suwinski have avoided arbitration.

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Paul Skenes Optimistic About Pirates' Future

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes heads into another important season in 2026 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, with both high goals individually and team-wise. Skenes had an incredible 2025 campaign himself, winning the National League Cy Young Award, but the Pirates overall had another poor season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Earns Another Arizona Fall League Honor

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez had a sensational campaign in the Arizona Fall League and once again, earned recognition for it.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 20

Who Will Take the Pirates’ 'Naylor Money'?

After rumblings that the Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to up their payroll heading into the 2026 season, fans were finally given some more hard evidence for this on November 18.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates Could Repeat Best Offseason From Last Decade

The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to spend the money necessary to land free agent talent in offseasons past, and fans expect this season to be no different.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates GM Announces Major Philosophy Change Towards Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has a huge offseason ahead of him and will change how he and the team operate in free agency.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / November 19

Yankees Get Bad News Regarding Potential Paul Skenes Trade

Even after a whirlwind week that saw him crowned National League Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes found himself forced to address something far less celebratory: a report suggesting he’s already counting the days until he can bolt Pittsburgh for the New York Yankees.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 18

Pirates' willingness to spend could preview next CBA

The Pittsburgh Pirates and willingness to spend in free agency are rarely seen together without the words "do not have a" between them. That is not the case this offseason.

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

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Ben Cherington News / Yardbarker / November 18

Reports of Pirates spending only magnifies team's problem

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

There is perhaps no team in Major League Baseball facing more pressure from its own fan base to have a big offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette among players to reject qualifying offer

Former Rockies VP reveals 'what if' scenario involving Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / November 18

2025 MLB Season Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates

Despite having arguably the best pitcher in baseball on their roster, the Pirates took a step backwards in 2025. Pittsburgh won just 71 games, five fewer than 2024.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Pirates Expected to Spend Big to Keep Paul Skenes Happy Amid MLB Offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the 2025 season with another losing record, finishing 71–91 and landing fifth place in the National League Central. Their offense struggled all year.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Pirates have an interest in Kyle Schwarber

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he had “more [financial] flexibility than we’ve had in other offseasons I’ve been in Pittsburgh,” and subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40MM mark with their spending plans this winter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

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.

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.

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.

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Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Paul Skenes earns a monster bonus with his Cy Young victory

Paul Skenes now has both a Cy Young Award and a lot more cash in his pocket. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace Skenes was officially named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the 2025 MLB season on Tuesday night.