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Pirates Prospect Suffers Injury in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their prospects in the Arizona Fall League currently out with an injury. Esmerlyn Valdez, playing with the Salt River Rafters, left in the game vs.

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Pirates prospect update: Shortstop Sammy Stafura

On this edition of the Pirates’ prospect update series, we take a look at one of the new faces in Pittsburgh’s farm system, shortstop Sammy Stafura. Stafura was acquired in the Ke’Bryan Hayes trade that saw Pittsburgh’s third baseman swap the black and yellow for red white, as he landed in Cincinnati at the trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Report: Pirates Hiring World Series Champion Pitching Coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates will hire Bill Murphy, who held the same position with the Houston Astros, as their pitching coach. Chandler Rome of The Athletic broke the news, based on several sources.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Pirates to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for same role

The Pirates are expected to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for the same position, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pittsburgh had a vacancy after former pitching coach Oscar Marin did not have his contract renewed.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27

Pirates Hire New Pitching Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly made a decision on who their new pitching coach is for next season. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Pirates are hiring Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy in the same role for the organization for 2026.

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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.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27

Pirates Named Fit for Yankees Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates must add offense to their lineup in 2026 and one New York Yankees free agent could provide them with that next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27

Pirates Prospect Posts Incredible Stat in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one prospect who set a feat in the Arizona Fall League that no one has done so far. Tony Blanco Jr., playing with the Salt River Rafters, hit a double off of right-handed pitcher Peoria Javelinas right-handed pitcher Maikel Miralles in the bottom of the fourth inning in an 11-4 loss on Oct.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 26

Pirates Named Top Trade Destination for Angels Slugger

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need offense heading into 2026, and a trade for this slugger would take a step towards filling that vacancy in the lineup.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 25

Pirates Named Top Fit For Rangers Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will try and bolster their pitching staff this offseason and one veteran starter might be just what they need. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com wrote about the top 30 free agents in the 2025-26 offseason, placing Texas Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly at 24th.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24

Pirates Have Big Shoes to Fill in Scouting Department

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their most important person in their scouting department and need to make a big decision going forward. Joe Doyle of OverSlot.com reported that the Washington Nationals are hiring Pirates director of amateur scouting in Justin Horowitz as an assistant general manager.

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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.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24

Pirates Named Fit for Mariners Third Baseman

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a busy offseason and one player could serve as an important addition. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com ranked the 30 best free agents and had Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez at 12th.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24

Pirates Named Fit for Mariners Third Baseman

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24

How Much Will Pirates Spend on Payroll in 2026?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have an important season ahead of them in 2026 and fans wonder if they'll see extra money spent in the offseason to address that.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Pirates Make Paul Skenes Announcement

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2025 season with a 71–91 record, landing in last place in the NL Central. As the future of the franchise remains uncertain, the team still has right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes on the active roster.

Barry Bonds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23

Pirates Prospect’s Streak Drawing Barry Bonds Comparison

PITTSBURGH — Barry Bonds finished his MLB career as one of the greatest hitters that ever played the game of baseball and one Pirates prospect is hitting just like him in a recent stretch.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23

Pirates Best Starting Lineup of 21st Century Revealed

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had the success they've wanted in the 21st century, but many great player have worn the uniform and excelled for the team.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 23

Taylor Ward and the Pirates Are a Match Made in Heaven

With one of the most exciting and talented rotations in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates had real pressure to take a significant step forward this season.

Oneil Cruz News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Why Elly De La Cruz Needs to Stay at Shortstop

Like many young stars, Elly De La Cruz has faced criticism regarding his defense. The 23-year-old shortstop is the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Reds. He just wrapped up his third big league season, where the Reds made the postseason for the first time since 2020, but were quickly bounced in the Wild Card round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League season is nearing its midpoint, with several standouts making their MLB teams notice.

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Pirates Should Be All Over This Minor League Free Agent

The 2026 offseason has begun for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and among the avenues they’ll pursue are minor league free agents. Back in my childhood (the 1960s and 1970s), it wasn’t unusual for Pittsburgh’s professional teams to seek out the opinions of media members for recommendations about players.

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes share photos from their Italy vacation

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne seem to be enjoying the offseason. Skenes recently wrapped up what was a Cy Young-caliber season for him but another disappointing year for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who finished 71-91 and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 16

Six Takeaways From the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 season chasing an October appearance for the first time since 2015. With a new and exciting, young core, their pursuit of the postseason seemed to be in reach with a little offensive help.

Dennis Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Will Pirates trade reliever coming off career year in 2025?

The Pirates aren’t intentionally rebuilding, but they’re coming off a 71-91 season that represented a step back from their consecutive 76-win campaigns before that. Should the Pirates view this offseason as a sell-high opportunity?

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 'A.L. and N.L. yearly save leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / October 5

Three offseason focal points for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' pitching did their part, posting a 3.76 ERA, the seventh-best mark in the majors. However, the lineup struggled more than expected, ranking last in the majors with a .665 OPS and a mere 583 runs scored.

Pirates make confusing decision to fire most successful coach

Will Pirates GM Ben Cherington return in 2026?

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 30