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Pirates Designated Recently Acquired Outfielder for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big time trade, which required them to make corresponding roster moves. The Pirates traded right-handed starting

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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20

Pirates Place Utility Infielder on Waivers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently completed their biggest trade of the offseason, which saw them make other roster moves. The Pirates landed

Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / December 19

Nick Gonzales changes jersey number for 2026 to honor Pirates legend

If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No.

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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.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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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.

Rays trade Brandon Lowe to Pirates in three-team trade

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MLB News / Just Baseball / December 19

Wild Three-Team Trade Sends Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been trying to land a big bat all offseason, and they have finally got their man! While it is not quite as tantalizing as signing Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates have landed a 30-HR bat in Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19

Pirates Make Blockbuster Trade With Rays, Astros

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a big-time bat and they are having finally got that this offseason. Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that the Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros were nearing a three-team trade involving multiple players.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19

Pirates' Double-A Affiliate Announces Paul Skenes Bobblehead

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is no stranger to a bobblehead giveaway and there will come another one in 2026 for fans to get. The Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced that they are doing their own Skenes bobblehead release.

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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.

Evan Sisk News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19

Pirates' Evan Sisk Makes Uniform Number Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few players change their number ahead of the 2026 season, including one of their bullpen arms. Left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk changed his number to No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19

Pirates Urged to Pursue Free Agent Duo

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after free agent hitters this offseason, but still haven't landed any of those players yet. Some of these players chose other teams, in the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Josh Naylor, Pete Alonso and Jorge Polanco .

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff

The Pirates officially announced their coaching staff this morning. Most of the hirings had been previously reported, but the Bucs announced a few new additions.

Brett Sullivan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Rockies, Brett Sullivan Agree To Minor League Contract

The Rockies are in agreement with catcher Brett Sullivan on a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 18

Pirates Add Five New Coaches for 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released their 2026 coaching staff, revealing five new hires to round out Don Kelly's team. Kelly stressed the importance of baseball knowledge and devotion to taking the team to the next level when it came to these hiring decisions, expressing confidence in the staff he has assembled.

Davis Wendzel News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Pirates To Sign Davis Wendzel To Minor League Deal

The Pirates and infielder Davis Wendzel have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Boras Corporation client gets an invite to big league spring training and would make $850K if in the majors.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

Pirates need to hit trade market as they get slapped with brutal ‘Pirates-maids’ label

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an earnest attempt at improving, even being involved in the Kyle Schwarber free agency sweepstakes. But the fact Schwarber didn’t choose the Pirates is indicative of how the franchise is currently viewed.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 18

Pirates Number Change Signals Potential Jersey Retirement

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many legendary players don the black and gold and represent the team as some of the best athletes the sports has ever seen.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 18

Pirates looking to sign top Japanese talent

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made it clear that they want to spend big during the offseason to improve their offense that finished dead last in runs scored in 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 17

Pirates linked to $74 million All-Star in free agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly spoken to some of the league’s top free agents this off-season about joining their team. While they have struck out on Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates are still able to sign a strong free agent.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Top Free Agent Pirates Should Go After

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made their big free agent signing yet, but there's still one main option they should target this offseason.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Pirates' Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne Visit Disney World

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne have made sure that they've had a great offseason, especially trying new things. Skenes and Dunne a wild 2025, with Skenes winning the National League Cy Young Award and Dunne featured on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine and explored more ventures in the business world.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Pirates 'In On' Free Agents; Here’s the Reality About How Serious They Are

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been connected to numerous free agents in what is described as a different kind of offseason. General manager Ben Cherington is on record as saying he has more payroll flexibility this offseason than he’s ever had as Pirates GM.