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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Pirates Hiring Astros Pitching Coach
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need great pitching for them to reach their ultimate goals in 2027 and they are bolstering their coaching staff to do that.
Ronny Simon News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Pirates Outfielder Could Seriously Benefit From Winter Ball
PITTSBURGH — Some Pittsburgh Pirates take time off when the season ends, but others continue their play and do so in hopes of increasing their opportunities for the following year.
Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Re-Signing Gregory Soto Makes Sense for Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have to make sure their bullpen is the best it can be for next season and that means making tough and bold decisions this offseason.
The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz
How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Ranking the Four Best Free Agent Fits for Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a huge offseason ahead, and one with many important decisions to make. The Pirates clinched their first winning season since 2018, finishing 82-80 in 2026, but were still far from making the postseason.
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 / Yardbarker / October 26
3 questions for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason
While the Pirates appear to be primed to take the next step, it may come down to ownership and Bob Nutting's willingness to spend on the roster. The Pirates have a talented core but have several holes heading into the offseason.
The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the single-season home run record holders for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24
Grading the Pirates 2026 Offseason Moves
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of their most productive offseasons heading into the 2026 season, a change from how they usually conduct business.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24
Pirates Know Long-Term Solution at Third Base
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't yet have their future third baseman, but there is one player who should take on that role. The Pirates honored third base prospect Murf Gray with the Honus Wagner Player of the Year Award , recognizing the top minor leaguer in their farm system.
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23
Pirates' Seth Hernandez Has One Main Goal for 2027
PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez showed everyone this season why the Pittsburgh Pirates made him the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, but he still has so much he wants to achieve.
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23
Three Teams Pirates Can Trade Mitch Keller to
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have to get crafty with their payroll this offseason, and one way they could do that is by moving starting pitcher Mitch Keller.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23
What Pirates Can Learn From the Two World Series Rosters
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't close to making the postseason, and even further from reaching the World Series, but there is still hope they can do so in the future.
Josh Jung News / Just Baseball / October 22
Josh Jung and the Pirates Could Be a Match Made in Heaven
If there’s one area where the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates were more than successful, it was their offense’s performance. After ranking near the bottom of the league in nearly every single offensive category year after year, the Pirates came out swinging this season.
Paul Skenes News / EasySportz / October 19
Could Paul Skenes Leave the Pirates as Questions Grow About Pittsburgh’s Future?
The future of Paul Skenes with the Pittsburgh Pirates is becoming a major storyline as the organization enters another important offseason. The superstar right-hander has established himself as one of baseball’s premier pitchers, but questions remain about whether Pittsburgh can build a competitive team around him.
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.
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.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4
The Pirates Nailed The Brandon Lowe Trade
The Astros went into last offseason in search of rotation depth. The Rays were looking to offload a cumbersome contract (by their standards). Enter the Pirates, who seized the opportunity and came away with a tremendous trade haul.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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 News / Yardbarker / September 21
Paul Skenes admits World Baseball Classic affected his season
For the first time in his short three-year MLB career, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace looked like he wasn't completely dominant and overpowering hitters.
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