The Pittsburgh Pirates look a lot different entering the 2026 season than they did after the 2025 season came to a close. Last year, they went 71-91 and finished in last place in the National League Central, but a busy offseason could finally put them back in the mix for at least a Wild Card spot.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has all the hype around him in Spring Training and it's for good reason. Griffin will make his third start in the Grapefruit League and his first home Spring Training start for the Pirates, as they host the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates endured another disappointing season in 2025, thereby extending their playoff drought to a full decade. They ended on a 71-91 record to take last place in the National League Central for the fifth time in seven years.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they'll finally break through this season, make the playoffs and get back to winning ways, but that's no guarantee with how topsy-turvy things can occur.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates enter into one of the more important seasons in their recent history, with many difficult choices for who will play for them on Opening Day.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great number of players representing their countries at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, but two players will no longer do so.
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the Pirates are back in Bradenton for Spring Training. Spring ball for fans is the first glimpse into how their favorite ball club is going to look in the regular season, and there has already been several noteworthy developments for the Buccos.
The most important hitter on the Pittsburgh Pirates this year is going to be Konnor Griffin. He is the number one prospect in baseball and has the sort of upside with the bat in his hands to make a below-average lineup strong.
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded an all-minority lineup for the first time in Major League Baseball history. It only took 24 years and some change after Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Konnor Griffin might be the hottest name at Spring Training. The Pittsburgh Pirates prospect is gaining a ton of buzz for his play, seemingly being a candidate to make the Opening Day roster.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates usually don't make many moves in the offseason, but they changed that this winter, prompting surprise from their former leader.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates kept it late, but eventually got a win over the Minnesota Twins at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Catcher Shawn Ross hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking a 4-4 deadlock and helping the Pirates ensure a 6-4 victory.
As the Pittsburgh Pirates look towards their future, top prospect Konnor Griffin is expected to play a major role in any offensive success they find. In the midst of an eye-opening spring training, that future might be now in Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates mostly have their starting rotation secured, but there is still a fight for the fifth and final spot in it. Right-handed pitcher José Urquidy is one pitcher that the Pirates recently signed and who will make his first Spring Training start against the Minnesota Twins at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has a big season coming for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, but he'll first represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Skenes is a part of a strong rotation and pitching staff overall for the United States this March.
Every year is a new opportunity for minor league players to take a step forward in their development. One pivotal thing for many is making their team’s 40-man roster to get protection from the Rule 5 draft.
Baseball fans won't have to wait until Opening Day to see Paul Skenes in action. The 23-year-old ace for the Pittsburgh Pirates will represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.