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On YouTubePittsburgh 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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11
Pirates Starting Pitcher Drawing Trade Interest from Astros
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best group of young pitchers in baseball right now, priming them for an exciting season in 2026. One of those pitchers is right-handed starter Mike Burrows, who had a strong showing in his first campaign in 2025.
Ronny Simon News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11
Pirates Bring Back Outfielder on Minor League Deal
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates let go of a player last month, but quickly brought him back to the team for next season. The Pirates re-signed outfielder Ronny Simon to minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on Nov.
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 11
Pirates Select Five Players During Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of the Rule 5 Draft on the final day of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. on Dec. 10. The Pirates took a combined five players across the major league and minor league phases of the Rule 5 Draft.
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 / 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 / Bucs Dugout / December 10
Pirates sign veteran pitcher Gregory Soto 
While the main focus should be on the offense the Pirates first big move was in the bullpen. The organization had an agreement with the two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Trade Pitcher to Rangers Immediately After Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates surprisingly made a pick in the Rule 5 Draft then immediately sent him away afterwards. The Pirates selected right-handed relief pitcher Carter Baumler from the Baltimore Orioles in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, their sole selection.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Should Have Pushed Harder for Mets Slugger
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered this offseason with serious intentions about making a big splash. After being rebuked by one slugger, the Pirates should have shifted their focus from Kyle Schwarber to Pete Alonso.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Open to Trading Star Pitchers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have great pitching talent throughout their ranks, something that other MLB teams desire. What the Pirates don't have is a good lineup, finishing as one of the worst hitting teams in baseball in 2025.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Pursuing Trade for Rays Second Baseman
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are still aiming for their big move this offseason and looking around for that one player that will make a big difference in their lineup.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
What the Pirates Get in Gregory Soto
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made one of their initial additions in the offseason in left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto. The Pirates reportedly signed Soto on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, giving him a chance to get his career back on track on a team that has goals of a postseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Could Make Moves in Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates come close to an end of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. this week and have the Rule 5 Draft as one of those final events.
Kyle Schwarber News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Outbid Phillies for Kyle Schwarber
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost out on landing Kyle Schwarber, but didn't go down without putting out a great offer for one of the best free agents this offseason Schwarber re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal, which pays him $30 million per season through the time he turns 39 years old.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract worth $7.75 million. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first broke the story.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
Pittsburgh Pirates Secure No. 5 Overall Pick In 2026 MLB Draft
Another year, another MLB Draft Lottery, and another predictably lukewarm result for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In what’s becoming a bit of a tradition, the team walked into the lottery with high hopes and walked out with… well, the fifth overall pick.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Pirates drown Kyle Schwarber sorrows with one-year reliever deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for being a major player in free agency. In fact, they are known for being a notorious cheapskate — a franchise that looks to save every penny they could.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Sign Former All-Star Left-Handed Reliever
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed a major need on their pitching staff heading into the 2026 season in free agency. Jorge Castillo of ESPN reported that the Pirates and left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract for the 2026 season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
What will reliever Gregory Soto bring to the Pirates?
The Pirates are expected to sign reliever Gregory Soto.
Pete Alonso News / Bucs Dugout / December 9
Pirates reportedly “handing around” for Pete Alonso
The Pirates missed out on one of baseball’s premier bats this week. NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber re-signed in Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million contract on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 7
Pirates reportedly make impressive offer to Kyle Schwarber
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to put their money where their mouth is.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 7
Three potential landing spots if Padres trade Jake Cronenworth
Trading Cronenworth would cut payroll, which can then be put back into the team on the mound.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Pirates remain open to dealing from rotation for offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.
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