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Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Has High Expectations for 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong farm system, with many top talents that could impact the team in 2026. One of those names is outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, who had a breakout season in 2025 that put scouts and those in the Pirates organization on notice for his great play, as he earned a spot on the 40-man roster.

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MLB rumors: Andrew McCutchen calls out Pirates, Craig Kimbrel lands with contender

Here are Sunday's most notable MLB rumors and transactions

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 25

Pirates' Paul Skenes Gives Advice to Young Players

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes is coming off an incredible season and is one of the best players in baseball.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 25

Pirates Legend Andrew McCutchen Addresses Missing PiratesFest

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates held PiratesFest this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend, making it a big day out for fans of the ball club.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 25

Pirates Starting Pitchers Received Trade Interest From Mets

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the 2026 season with a starting rotation that has many other MLB teams envious. National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes leads the rotation for a second straight campaign and will look to somehow get even better in 2025.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 25

Pirates non-roster invitees to Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big additions to their Spring Training team, including some of the franchise’s best prospects. The Pirates announced seven more non-roster invitees to their Major League camp down in Bradenton, Fla.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Five Pirates Make 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects List

On Friday, MLB Pipeline released its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, and it includes five current or future Pittsburgh Pirates. Only two major league teams have more than five players on the list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / January 24

Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back

Andrew McCutchen has established himself as a Pittsburgh Pirates legend. He may have a chance to add another chapter to that legacy in 2026.

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension

Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24

Pirates Open To Re-Signing Andrew McCutchen

After spending 12 of his 18 Major League seasons with the Pirates, Andrew McCutchen said back in August that he wanted to return for another season in

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Pirates' Jared Jones Explains Significance of New Uniform Number

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will start preparing for their 2026 campaign in the next few weeks, with some changes to their roster. The Pirates head down to Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla.

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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.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Could Pirates' Oneil Cruz Play in World Baseball Classic?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just a few weeks until Spring Training starts down at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. in early February, but that's not the only important baseball event happening this spring.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Five Pirates Prospects Make New MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the 2026 season with big expectations, especially from some of their young, but top talent in the franchise.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Pirates Fan's Guide to 2026 PiratesFest

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting PiratesFest once again in 2026, giving the fans a chance to celebrate the team during the offseason. This year's PiratesFest will once again take place at the David L.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Revisiting a Pirates 2025 Trade That Could Have Been Skipped

If the Pittsburgh Pirates could take back one trade from last season’s deadline, it might be that involving Bailey Falter. In a move that no one had on their bingo card, general manager Ben Cherington dispatched left-handed starter Falter to the Kansas City Royals for left-handed reliever Evan Sisk and big High-A first baseman Callan Moss.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 23