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Wyatt Sanford News / Bucs Dugout / October 5
Pirates Wyatt Sanford kicks off Arizona Fall League with big homer 
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Wyatt Sanford got going the Arizona Fall League over the weekend, blasting a huge homer in a Glendale loss to the Salt River Rafters.
Wyatt Sanford News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4
Pirates Prospect Makes Big Statement to Start Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some of their best talent down in the Arizona Fall League, and one player made sure to start off the best way he could.
Brandon Lowe 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.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4
Toughest Contract Decision Facing Pirates This Winter
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make some big decisions this season, particularly regarding whether to offer certain players contracts. Catcher Endy Rodríguez is one of those Pirates players and is up for arbitration for the first time this offseason.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4
Who Replaces the Pirates Departing Free Agents?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates enter this offseason with two departing free agents and big decisions to make on them. Second baseman Brandon Lowe and left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto are the Pirates' two free agents this winter, and both will be tough decisions for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 3
Pirates Projected 2027 Arbitration Salaries Revealed
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a long offseason ahead of them and arbitration decisions that they'll have to work through. MLB Trade Rumors released
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 3
Pirates Showing Faith in Pitching Coach For 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had success and failure with their pitching staff in 2026, and are hoping for a much better year in 2027. Pirates pitching
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Pirates Land World Series Champion Pitcher in Early Offseason Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought José Urquidy back into the organization, signing the 31-year-old right-hander to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Indianapolis, via the MLB transaction wire.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2
Four Pirates' Storylines to Follow From Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are done for the 2026 season, but some of their prospects will get another chance to prove themselves. The Arizona Fall League starts on Oct.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2
Pirates Re-Sign Former Veteran Pitcher
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just begun their offseason, but that doesn't mean they haven't started building their roster for next season. The Pirates signed right-handed pitcher José Urquidy to a minor-league contract on Oct.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Pirates Connected to Stunning $100 Million Offseason Splash
The Pittsburgh Pirates does not often sit near the front of a free-agent ranking, but Luis Arraez’s market may be one of the rare winters when the Pirates have a clean baseball argument and a political one at the same time.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 2
New York Yankees predicted to acquire $100 million slugger
The New York Yankees are being linked to one of the louder bats on a thin 2026 free-agent board, and the fit is easy to sketch from the Bronx.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2
One Pirates Free Agent They Can't Afford to Lose and One They Can
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have an excess of free agents this offseason, but will still have important decisions to make. Second baseman Brandon Lowe and left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto are the Pirates' two free agents, as right-handed relief pitcher Kirby Yates retired during the final series of the season.
Connor Wietgrefe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2
One Pirates Pitching Prospect That Should Break Through in 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few strong options in their farm system, but one pitcher could make an impact in 2027. Left-handed pitcher Connor Wietgrefe made strides in 2026 and has put himself in a good position to make the Pirates' roster at some point next season.
Kirby Yates News / Just Baseball / September 28
Kirby Yates Hangs Up His Cleats After Memorable MLB Career
DETROIT — As fans filled the Comerica Park stands on September 26, emotions were running high, and eyes all around the stadium were filled with tears. A pair of MLB veterans were set to square off for the final time in each of their careers, and it was set to be a “can’t-miss” day for baseball fans all around the nation.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Pirates tame Tigers to secure first winning mark since 2018
Jared Jones pitched four inning of one-hit ball and Konnor Griffin led off the game with a solo home run and drove in two runs to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the host Tigers on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.
Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Kirby Yates Retires
Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career start for the Tigers, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game, and manager Don Kelly gave Yates the nod as the opener.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027
Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 26
Brandon Lowe and the Pirates Make Perfect Long-Term Sense
During the 2025-26 MLB offseason, one of the more prominent rumors around the baseball industry was that the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to increase payroll.
Spencer Horwitz News / Field Level Media / September 24
Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates over Cardinals
Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly in the eighth drove in the go-ahead run, and Paul Skenes concluded his season with a quality start as the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their home schedule with a 2-1 victory over the St.
Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24
Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA
The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.
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.
Camilo Doval 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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