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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
Ryan O’Hearn Signs With the Pittsburgh Pirates
In a move that solidifies a surprisingly aggressive winter, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with All-Star First Baseman Ryan O’Hearn.
Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Make Huge Addition with Infielder Signing
After years of being one of the only teams to sit around and do nothing, the Pittsburgh Pirates suddenly have a sense of urgency. If their three team trade wasn't enough, they have now added a veteran first baseman.
Brandon Lowe News / Bucs Dugout / December 23
Pirates make aggressive move trading for Lowe, must only be beginning 
After much talk and speculation, the Pittsburgh Pirates put words into action to help their offense. On Friday, the Pirates acquired All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays, along with two other players, in a three-team trade.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Announce Spring Training Camp Non-Roster Invitees
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a little less than two months before they start Spring Training, but are already gearing up for next season. The Pirates announced their list of seven players who are non-roster invitees for Spring Training major league camp in February.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
Will Pirates be next last-place team to sign Japanese star after White Sox?
As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 23
Pirates tied to Kazuma Okamoto in MLB Free Agency
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to continue to add quality hitters to their lineup this offseason and have been tied to yet another high profile free-agent.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Mike Burrows Pens Goodbye to Pirates After Trade
PITTSBURGH — Mike Burrows saw his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates come to an end last weekend, ending a long, but the first stop in his professional baseball career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Outfielder Signs with Japanese Team
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a few of their players from last season head to Japan and another did so recently as well. Saitama Seibu Lions, a team in Nippon Professional Baseball, the highest level of Japanese baseball, announced that they signed outfielder Alexander Canario to a professional contract on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Sign Former White Sox Outfielder
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue making roster additions this offseason, especially with players that are looking to prove themselves as major league players in the future.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Pirates' Brandon Lowe Tells All About Playing Paul Skenes
PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe is a new member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he'll serve as one of the most important hitters in the lineup in 2026. Lowe joined the Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Pirates Met With Star Japanese Free Agent
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't got their top free agent bat yet this offseason, but have been putting in the work to finally achieve that.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 22
Top 3 First-Round Draft Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026
During the 2025 Winter Meetings, the buzz was all about the biggest free agents on the market. Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and others all inked deals for the upcoming season, which meant most of the conversations were about these blockbuster deals.
Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Gregory Soto Has Big Goals with Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Gregory Soto joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent this offseason and has some high objectives set for himself in 2026. The Pirates announced Soto as a free agent signing on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Kazuma Okamoto, Pirates reportedly engaged in 'multiple virtual meetings'
It was almost a month ago that the Pirates were first linked to Kazuma Okamoto, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich reported that Okamoto
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Offseason Outlook After Munetaka Murakami News
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some big targets this offseason, but one of their main ones is off the free agent market. Munetaka Murakami, who the Pirates had interest in, surprisingly ended up signing with the Chicago White Sox on a two-year, $34 million deal.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Konnor Griffin Shares Connection with New Pirates Player
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the best propsect in baseball and will soon make his mark with the Pittsburgh Pirates Griffin could even join the Pirates for Opening Day and serve as the team's starting shortstop, even after not even featuring at Triple-A yet.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Reveal Offseason Strategy After Brandon Lowe Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their biggest acquisition of the offseason, as they landed Brandon Lowe in a recent trade. Lowe was a part of a six-player and three-team trade on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / December 20
Pirates looking to make another significant addition
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their lineup a priority this offseason.
Gregory Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20
Pirates reliever explains why he decided to join Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a proven bullpen arm this offseason, and the rationale behind the move is becoming clearer. As the Pirates reshape their relief pitching group and assess the bullpen outlook, newly signed left-hander Gregory Soto shared what attracted him to Pittsburgh.
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / December 20
What’s Next for the Pirates After the Brandon Lowe Deal?
Ladies and gentlemen, the Pirates have finally done it: they’ve landed an impact bat. Early on the morning of December 19th, the Pirates were involved in a blockbuster, three-team deal that sent Rays power-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates along with Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19
Pirates Designate Marco Luciano, Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment
The Pirates are designating outfielder Marco Luciano and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Pittsburgh needed to open two spots on the 40-man roster after this morning’s three-team trade that netted Brandon Lowe, Mason Montgomery and Jake Mangum.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19
Pirates close to trade for 2-time All-Star
The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently serious about trying to upgrade their roster this offseason. The Pirates are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, according to reports.
Kyle Schwarber 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.
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