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Marcell Ozuna Continues Playing Career After Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna struggled during his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he hasn't given up on baseball just yet. Ozuna signed with Gigantes Del Cibao in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League for winter league baseball on Oct.

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Three Pirates Prospects Whose Stock Dropped in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have exciting prospects, but some of them didn't help their case in 2026. The Pirates farm system contains some great

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 19

Andrew McCutchen Gets Real About Pirates Trade to Giants

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen is one of the greatest ever players in Pittsburgh Pirates history, but one of his most defining moments with the team came off the field.

Paul Skenes News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Paul Skenes’ Pirates Future Under Threat as Salary Concerns Raise Major Questions

With a generational talent like Paul Skenes, the Pirates face a $7.2M decision on their ace. It’s a question that has followed the ace since his sensational MLB debut.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 18

The Clock Is Now Ticking on the Pirates’ Current Core

The 2026 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates was full of extreme highs and lows. At times, the Pirates looked like a glimmering contender that was capable of sticking with the best in the National League, but for every one exciting win, it seemed like the Pirates experienced multiple soul-crushing losses that put them right back at square one.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 18

Pirates Front Office Facing Crucial Offseason

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates once again face a critical offseason. Unlike in previous years, however, the Buccos enter the coming months with expectations backed by real results.

Kyler Fedko News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 17

Pirates Re-Sign Outfielder with Local Ties

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed an outfielder with local ties. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Colin Beazley, the Pirates have inked Kyler Fedko to a two-year, minor league contract.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 17

Ranking Pirates Top 5 Offseason Priorities

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be trending in the right direction after finishing over .500 at 82-80 for the first time since 2018. Still, it wasn't enough to make the playoffs, meaning it's back to the drawing board for general manager Ben Cherington and company in an offseason that'll be defined by CBA negotiations and the impending lockout.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 17

Pirates Must Make Mitch Keller Trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates have to find some creative ways to upgrade their roster this offseason. A lot is unknown about how the next handful of months are going to play out amidst CBA negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA and the near certainty that a lockout will begin on December 1.

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Pirates Have Easy Choice With Nick Gonzales

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a very easy choice to make when it comes to infielder Nick Gonzales. The Pirates are entering a critical offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

If Pirates Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had much success in the past few decades, falling far short of where they want to be. The Pirates have won five World Series, but none since 1979, marking the last time they won a postseason series.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Brewers Success is an Embarrassment for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Most Pittsburgh Pirates fans have no idea what it's like to see their team have postseason success, but that isn't the same for their divisional rivals.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Pirates Pitching Prospect Who Needs Big Arizona Fall League Showing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are done for the season, but a few prospects can still make a big impression for 2027. The Arizona Fall League is almost two weeks in, and the Pirates have eight prospects out west who are still playing and trying to get right for next season.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

What Dodgers Losing Would Mean for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't be more different ballclubs, but their futures could become intertwined soon. The Dodgers are on the brink of postseason elimination, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the National League Championship Series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Can Pirates Duo Win Gold Glove Award?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had some strong performers on defense, and two players were amongst the best in baseball. Pirates duo Brandon Lowe and Jared Triolo are both National League Gold Glove Award finalists , with Lowe at second base and Triolo at utility.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Biggest Thing Separating Pirates From MLB Remaining Contenders

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't playing in October in 2026, something they desperately want to change in 2027. The Pirates came much closer to postseason contention than in previous years, but still fell short , finishing 82-80 this year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Five Best Pirates Wins of 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of their better seasons in 2026 and achieved some fantastic wins throughout. The Pirates finished 82-80 in 2026, marking their first winning season since 2018, and just the fifth in the past 34 years.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins Hire Brian Reith As Pitching Coach

The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve named Brian Reith their new pitching coach, replacing Pete Maki, whose contract wasn’t renewed at season’s end.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Coach Has Died

The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball community has lost one of its own. Guy Conti, born in the city and raised in nearby Freeport, died October 13 at age 84 after a lengthy illness.

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.

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 / 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Sam McDowell, the Pittsburgh native and former Pirates left-hander known as “Sudden Sam,” died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 84. The Pirates said on social media that he “will be deeply missed.” Born Sept.

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

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 21