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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 18
Pirates' willingness to spend could preview next CBA
The Pittsburgh Pirates and willingness to spend in free agency are rarely seen together without the words "do not have a" between them. That is not the case this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Pirates DFA Four Players After Rule 5 Draft Decisions
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made many roster decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline, including designating four players for assingment. The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed relief pitchers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta and outfielders Alexander Canario and Ronny Simon on waivers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Pirates Protect Six Players from Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their 40-man roster decisions, protecting players from the incoming Rule 5 Draft. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported
The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 18
Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem
There is perhaps no team in Major League Baseball facing more pressure from its own fan base to have a big offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Kirk Herbstreit Praises Pirates' PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates might not always put out the best product on the field, but PNC Park has earned considerable recognition from baseball fans across the world, including prominent sports analysts that don't even cover baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / November 18
2025 MLB Season Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates
Despite having arguably the best pitcher in baseball on their roster, the Pirates took a step backwards in 2025. Pittsburgh won just 71 games, five fewer than 2024.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / November 18
Pirates Expected to Spend Big to Keep Paul Skenes Happy Amid MLB Offseason
The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the 2025 season with another losing record, finishing 71–91 and landing fifth place in the National League Central. Their offense struggled all year.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Pirates Protect Top Prospect Ahead of Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make decisions on who they protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline and made sure that one of their best prospects isn't available for other teams to take.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / November 18
Pirates linked to top free agent by analyst 
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the other 29 MLB teams are looking at free agents to sign from across the league. The Pirates have notoriously been one of the more frugal teams in free agency, but that may change this year.
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
Pirates have an interest in Kyle Schwarber
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he had “more [financial] flexibility than we’ve had in other offseasons I’ve been in Pittsburgh,” and subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40MM mark with their spending plans this winter.
Josh Naylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Pirates rumors: The ‘most exciting’ move planned after Josh Naylor bid fails
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue the search to end their Major League Baseball Playoffs drought. Pittsburgh is working this offseason to assemble some talent to help improve the team’s batting statistics.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Pirates Giving Star Prospect Opening Day Roster Opportunity
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best prospects in baseball and may have him on the Opening Day roster for next season. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Pirates are "strongly considering" giving Konnor Griffin the opportunity to win the starting shortstop spot ahead of Opening Day in 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Pirates rumors: Paul Skenes’ ‘hidden gem’ of a teammate named as trade candidate
The Pittsburgh Pirates are searching for pieces this offseason that will help lift the club. Pittsburgh hasn’t made the Major League Baseball Playoffs since 2015, and the club just suffered yet another losing season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18
Pirates Have Big Roster Decisions Ahead of Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a busy offseason with important moves throughout, which include who they protect or don't protect before the Rule 5 Draft.
Cam Devanney News / Bucs Dugout / November 18
Cam Devanney signs with Hanshin Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Cam Devanney, who came over to the club from the Kansas City Royals in the Adam Frazier deal, has made the decision to leave the Bucs, signing a deal with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 17
Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency, Closing the Book on Pirates Trades
Recently, several minor leaguers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system who were acquired in “prospect” trades have quietly declared free agency. In some cases, it closes the book on some of the trades made by general manager Ben Cherington.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17
Pirates Named Fit for Padres Top 30 Free Agent
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need hitters to make their 2026 season a competitive one and they could go after one of the best of this generation in free agency.
Kristopher Negron News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15
Pirates hire Kristopher Negron, Tony Beasley to coaching staff
The Pirates will be hiring Kristopher Negron as their new bench coach and Tony Beasley as the third base coach, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negron has been on the Mariners’ coaching staff for the last four seasons, while Beasley returns to the Pirates organization after spending over a decade with the Rangers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 13
Rumors of Increased Pirates Spending Might Not Be as Crazy as You Think
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is ready to go on a spending spree to improve his 2026 team. This, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal, in an interview with Foul Territory.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 13
Pirates' Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award
A recent report claimed that current Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes "wants to play for" the New York Yankees, in part because Skenes has "no confidence the Pirates ever are going to win" with him in their rotation.
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