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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have begun their offseason and look towards building a better team for 2027. The Pirates finished 2026 with an 82-80 record, good enough to clinch their first winning season since 2018, but still six games back in the National League Wild Card race.

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Five Internal Candidates to Solve One of Pirates' Biggest Problems

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have areas they must improve heading into 2027, especially if they want to make the postseason. The Pirates were awful against left-handed pitching in 2026, particularly left-handed starting pitching, going 18-33, compared to 64-47 against right-handed starting pitching.

Roberto Clemente News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 1

Pirates Prospect Can Honor Roberto Clemente This Winter

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some strong prospects, including one who can show respect to one of the greatest players in franchise history.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 1

Ranking the Pirates Biggest Offseason Needs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the most important offseason in their recent history and must capitalize to ensure they build better for 2027.

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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?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz

The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Two Pirates Set to Become Free Agents This Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the offseason with some tough roster moves to make and a couple of free agents to decide on. The Pirates have just two free agents this offseason, second baseman Brandon Lowe and left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto, as right-handed relief pitcher Kirby Yates retired .

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Forced to Grow Up Quickly

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin just finished his 2026 season, and it was a much harder rookie campaign than the Pittsburgh Pirates would've hoped for. Griffin went from the top prospect in baseball to the Pirates' starting shortstop for the future very quickly, but injuries slowed down his process in 2026.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 29

Pirates Next Ace is Already Here

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates already have a former Cy Young Award winner in Paul Skenes, but Jared Jones might join him among the elite pitchers in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 29

Three Pirates Hitters Who Dominated in September

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved offensively in September, and had a few players that stepped up at the plate. The Pirates hit .260/.335/.407 for an OPS of .742 in September, giving them the fifth-best batting average, sixth-best on-base percentage, 12th-best OPS and 15th-best slugging percentage.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 29

Pirates Must Listen to Players' Brandon Lowe Wishes

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just begun the offseason, but their players reminded them what the first order of business should be. Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe is a free agent following the 2026 season and will test his worth and see what offers he receives this winter.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 29

Pirates Help Ryan O'Hearn Reach Contract Incentive

PITTSBURGH — Ryan O'Hearn had a solid season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and finished with an additional award. O'Hearn earned an extra $100,000 in the season finale against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28

Konnor Griffin's Finish Should Give Pirates Hope for 2027

DETROIT — Konnor Griffin didn't have the rookie season he would've wanted, but there's great reason for the Pittsburgh Pirates to have optimism for 2027.

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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.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28

Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Led MLB in One Stat in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had another strong season in 2026 and even finished on top of MLB leaderboards in one stat. Reynolds led all of baseball with 40 doubles this season, a career-high for him, and was two more than the next player, Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who had 38.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Jared Jones wants Brandon Lowe back in Pittsburgh and believes the Pirates are capable of winning 90 to 95 games in 2027

Jared Jones already has his offseason wish list for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Brandon Lowe is near the top of it. After Pittsburgh finished its season with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Jones said the Pirates have the pieces to take a major step forward in 2027.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28

Pirates Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finished their 2026 season and face an important offseason with big decisions to make. The Pirates finished 2026 with an 82-80 record, their first winning season since 2018, ending seven seasons of losing, but didn't make the postseason, marking their 11th season missing out.

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.

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

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.

Cardinals ride 5 early runs to snap Pirates’ 5-game win streak

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

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 admits World Baseball Classic affected his season

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

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.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

Bregman posts gnarly photo update after getting hit in face by foul ball

Extent of Bregman’s injuries from errant foul ball have been revealed

Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease might be done for season

Dodgers have familiar Roki Sasaki spot for postseason

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Pirates, Brandon Lowe Have Mutual Interest In New Deal

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has thrived this year, but it could go down as his only season with the franchise. While Lowe is on track to become a free agent in the offseason, he and the Pirates have mutual interest in a new deal, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.