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Pirates Fans' Christmas List for a Big 2026
PITTSBURGH — Christmas is the holiday where people come together and celebrate family and friends and even hope for a better season from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 25
Pirates Urged to Sign Free Agent Power Bat
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates added a top free agent in Ryan O'Hearn, but still could use another bat in the lineup to solidify a great offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Pirates Predicted to Make Big Moves to Complete Offseason
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have moves still available to them this offseason and ways they can better this roster heading into next season. The
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Brandon Lowe Shares Connection with New Pirates Teammate
Brandon Lowe’s transition from a Tampa Bay Ray to a Pittsburgh Pirate was accompanied by a familiar uncertainty. Having spent his entire big-league career in one organization, the veteran infielder recently found himself in need of navigating a new city, a new clubhouse, and a new set of expectations.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
How Ryan O'Hearn Signing Impacts Pirates Lineup
After a 2025 season defined by offensive futility, the Pittsburgh Pirates have not been content with a single splashy trade. The recent signing of free
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
What Are Pirates' Chances of Signing Kazuma Okamoto?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some big moves already this offseason, but there is always another player they could add that would bolster their lineup for next season.
Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen Welcomes New Son Before Christmas
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen added another member of his family, just in time to celebrate Christmas. McCutchen and his wife, Maria McCutchen, welcomed their fifth baby on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Pirates Pitcher Makes Hilarious Comment on Ryan O'Hearn Signing
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first crucial free agent signing of the offseason in Ryan O'Hearn, who greatly improves their lineup for 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Ryan O'Hearn's Contract Incentives with Pirates Revealed
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally added a big time bat in free agency this season in Ryan O'Hearn, who will get his chance to show what he can do in the black and yellow.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
Speculating Pirates Lineup After Signing Ryan O’Hearn
Pittsburgh Pirates faithful got an early Christmas present with Tuesday’s signing of free agent Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year contract. The price tag was $29 million, the same average annual value for which the Pirates are committed to pay new acquisition Brandon Lowe, but with $500,000 in incentives each season.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Pirates break a crazy streak of cheapness with latest free-agent signing
The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally managed to snap their own streak of tightness. Word broke on Tuesday that the Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn in free agency.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 23
Pirates Keep Adding, Ink Ryan O’Hearn To Two-Year Deal
Heading into this offseason, the biggest question surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates was their offense. So far, they’ve made legitimate splashes on the trade market, adding Brandon Lowe, Jhostynxon Garcia, and more.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / December 23
Pirates to Sign Ryan O’Hearn: What to Make of Move
Another power-hitting lefty has a chance to do damage in PNC Park this upcoming season. Former Orioles 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn has reportedly agreed to join the Pirates on a two-year deal, fortifying their lineup for the 2026 campaign.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 23
Pirates sign first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn to two-year contract 
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another splash to help their offense. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Pirates have signed first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year contract with $29 million.
Pittsburgh 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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
Pirates ink Ryan O’Hearn to first multi-year free agency deal since 2016
Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn
The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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