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Three Players Pirates Should Be Watching in ALCS and NLCS

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make the postseason in 2026, but there are a few players who are still in it who could help them in 2027. The Championship Series starts this week, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers facing off in the NLCS, and the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays battling for the ALCS.

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Former Pirates Playing in NLCS and ALCS

The Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on the postseason for an 11th-straight year, but several of their former players are still in the running for a World Series title this fall.

Levi Sterling News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

Pirates Pitching Prospect Made Massive Leap in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have strong pitching depth in their farm system, and one player made a huge improvement in 2026. Pirates right-handed pitcher Levi Sterling had a strong season and had a big jump in his velocity from his 2025 campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

How Much Can Pirates Actually Spend This Offseason?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are improved in 2026 and have a chance to really make 2027 a season to remember. The Pirates will need to commit extra money to win next season, as they haven't made the postseason since 2015, the second-longest streak of any MLB team.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Braxton Ashcraft News / New Baseball Media / October 12

Looking at Braxton Ashcraft’s Breakout 2026 Season

As we continue to look at the best breakout stories from the 2026 MLB season, we move to Pirates sophomore pitcher Braxton Ashcraft. Reds pitcher Chase Burns wasn’t the only young arm in the NL Central who broke out during the 2026 campaign.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 11

One Offseason Mistake Pirates Cannot Afford to Repeat

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big moves last offseason, but not enough to make the playoffs. The Pirates improved by 11 wins from 2025 to 2026, clinching their first winning season since 2018, but didn't make the postseason with their 82-80 record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 11

Three Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit Pirates Perfectly

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance for a great 2027 season, and they must go out and add to their roster . The Pirates will aim to make their first postseason since 2015 next year, ending the second-longest drought for any MLB team, and they will need to make some serious additions.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 10

The Case for Pirates Being Aggressive This Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved in 2026 overall, but they still haven't gotten to where they want to be. The Pirates clinched their first winning season since 2018, going 82-80 in 2026, but still fell short of making the postseason , something they are aiming for in 2027.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 9

Three Trade Targets Who Could Solve Pirates Biggest Problem

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved throughout 2026, but they could never get better in one particular area. The Pirates were awful against left-handed pitching, with an 18-33 record against lefty starters, compared to 64-47 against righty starters.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 9

First Move Pirates Front Office Must Make This Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the 2026 season with optimism for the future, but they must make the right moves to ensure they can follow through on that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 9

Pirates Next Playoff Appearance Could Look Very Different

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are aiming for postseason baseball in 2027, but it could look a lot different from how it is today. MLB sent out a proposal to change the playoffs starting next season, with two major changes from 2026, but still keeping the same 12 teams, six from the American League and six from the National League.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Pirates Promote Justin Newman To Director Of Amateur Scouting

When he met with reporters in late September, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington revealed that he planned to hire a full-time scouting director. Two weeks later, Cherington accomplished his goal.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

Pirates Have New Leader for 2027 MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take every MLB Draft seriously, as it is a big way they build their team and get their best players. The Pirates have named their new director of amateur scouting Justin Newman, according to Joe Doyle of Over-Slot , who takes over as the leader for the 2027 MLB Draft.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

One Player Pirates Should Be Building Around in 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have optimism for 2027, and after a strong finish to 2026, there's good reason for it. The Pirates possess a young, talented roster that clinched its first winning season since 2018 and one the front office can build upon for next season, where they hope to make their first postseason since 2015.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

Guardians Outfield Should Be on Pirates Radar After Playoff Win

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need more right-handed power, and one player who just had a strong showing in the playoffs could provide that. Cleveland

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 7

Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

The Pirates Nailed The Brandon Lowe Trade

The Astros went into last offseason in search of rotation depth. The Rays were looking to offload a cumbersome contract (by their standards). Enter the Pirates, who seized the opportunity and came away with a tremendous trade haul.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Pirates Land World Series Champion Pitcher in Early Offseason Move

The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought José Urquidy back into the organization, signing the 31-year-old right-hander to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Indianapolis, via the MLB transaction wire.

Kirby Yates News / Just Baseball / September 28

Kirby Yates Hangs Up His Cleats After Memorable MLB Career

DETROIT — As fans filled the Comerica Park stands on September 26, emotions were running high, and eyes all around the stadium were filled with tears. A pair of MLB veterans were set to square off for the final time in each of their careers, and it was set to be a “can’t-miss” day for baseball fans all around the nation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027

Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh

Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 26

Brandon Lowe and the Pirates Make Perfect Long-Term Sense

During the 2025-26 MLB offseason, one of the more prominent rumors around the baseball industry was that the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to increase payroll.

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24

Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA

The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 23

Brandon Lowe will be big test for how serious Pirates are about competing

If you are serious about winning, write the check. Find a way to get it done. Offer him something that persuades him from wanting to leave.

Cardinals ride 5 early runs to snap Pirates’ 5-game win streak

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 22

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The Pittsburgh Pirates were buyers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, adding several relievers in an attempt to make a playoff push. One of those relievers has been jettisoned from the roster.

Paul Skenes admits World Baseball Classic affected his season

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz