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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made their big free agent signing yet, but there's still one main option they should target this offseason.

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Pirates linked to $74 million All-Star in free agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly spoken to some of the league’s top free agents this off-season about joining their team. While they have struck out on Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates are still able to sign a strong free agent.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Pirates' Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne Visit Disney World

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne have made sure that they've had a great offseason, especially trying new things. Skenes and Dunne a wild 2025, with Skenes winning the National League Cy Young Award and Dunne featured on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine and explored more ventures in the business world.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Pirates' Mitch Keller Trade Market Outlook After Winter Meetings

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is one player that has dominated rumors on whether he'll go out in a trade this offseason or not.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Pirates Fans Are Being Told to Become Dodgers Followers

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have suffered greatly for more than three decades now and it' s unknown if they'll have sustained success in the fufure.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 17

MLB insider slams the Pirates for “fake” Free Agency

Jim Bowden of The Athletic wrote about his takeaways from the Winter Meetings and what he learned from the busiest time of the offseason. He deemed the Pirates as not serious spenders and that the offers they made for Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber were simply just eye-wash.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 16

Pirates Should Trade for Yankees All-Star

PITTSBURGH — It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates need better bats in their lineup and one All-Star would provide them with exactly that. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm has drawn trade interest this offseason and they have listened to those offers, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN .

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 16

Pirates Make First Official Free Agent Signing of Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made many serious moves this offseason, but have officially made their first free agent signing. The Pirates announced that they signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract and the transactions log notes this occurred on Dec.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 16

Pirates Ranked Amongst Worst Teams After Winter Meetings

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make many big moves at all during the Winter Meetings, which doesn't set them up well for the next season. The Pirates are coming off a season where they finished 71-91 overall, last in the National League Central Division and with the fifth worst record in baseball.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 16

Brandon Lowe Is a Perfect Fit for the Pittsburgh Pirates

As the 2025 offseason has slowly progressed, one of the key narratives circling the baseball world has been the Pittsburgh Pirates’ willingness to spend money.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 15

Pirates Named Trade Fit for Phillies Third Baseman

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need better bats in their lineup next season and have positions where they don't have a clear starter. Free agency hasn't provided the Pirates with the kind of players that they would've wanted, missing out on Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Polanco .

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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.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 15

Pirates Releasing Exclusive Paul Skenes Bobblehead

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had great success promoting star pitcher Paul Skenes, especially when it comes to him and bobbleheads. The Pirates will unveil a new Paul Skenes bobblehead for fans in 2026, but that isn't the only bobblehead they'll release next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 15

Where Pirates Stand After Winter Meetings

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make many moves during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. last week, but there still is much they can achieve this offseason.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 15

New Pirates Prospect Suffers Injury in Winter Ball

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates added a top prospect in a big trade this offseason, that recently suffered a setback in their Winter League play. Jhostynxon García, who was recently playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, left his game on Dec.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 14

Pirates Should Trade for Cardinals All-Star

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need consistent, every day bats in their lineup and have targeted different players this offseason to fill that role.

Jorge Polanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 14

Pirates Free Agency Plans Endangered After Jorge Polanco News

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't landed their key free agent signing this offseason and they aren't any closer to doing so now then they were at the beginning.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 14

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Gregory Soto News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

What will reliever Gregory Soto bring to the Pirates?

The Pirates are expected to sign reliever Gregory Soto.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

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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.