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Pirates' Paul Skenes Addresses Offseason Plans

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes is a little more than a month removed from his final start of this past season and has full transitioned into a pivotal offseason.

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Top Pirates Prospect Wins Gold Glove Award

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their best prospect earn the top award for their defensive play this past season. The MiLB announced the minor league Gold Glove Award winners and Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin won a Gold Glove at shortstop.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 2

Pirates Named Top Landing Spot for Mets Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong bullpen in 2025, but could enhance it with the addition of this particular free agent. Jim Bowden of The Athletic ranked the top 50 free agents this offseason and had New York Mets right-handed pitcher Rayn Helsley at 37th overall.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / November 1

Pirates mutually part ways with Vice President of Performance John Baker

John Baker, a former big leaguer for seven years who has spent the last five seasons in the Pirates’ front office, specializing in the mental and physical

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How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 1

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Reveal Halloween Costumes

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne continued their offseason activities by celebrating Halloween with incredible costumes.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Dugan Darnell News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31

Pirates Claim Rockies Pitcher Off Waivers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a rare roster move on Halloween, adding a new pitcher to the organization. The Pirates announced that they claimed right-handed pitcher Dugan Darnell off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and then transferred him on the 60-day injured list, which keeps him off the 40-man roster for now.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Honored for Defensive Play

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin dominated at the plate this past season, but also showed his defensive prowess as well. The Pirates named Griffin as the Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year, honoring the best defensive player in their minor league system.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31

Pirates Re-Sign Pitcher to New Deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't done much in the way of offseason contract negotiations yet, but will bring back one pitcher for 2026. Ari Alexander reported that right-handed pitcher Jarod Bayless agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Pirates for next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31

Pirates Prospect Blasts Impressive HR in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most exciting prospects in the Arizona Fall League and he showed exactly why fans can't wait to see him play next season.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30

Should the Pirates Trade Mitch Keller?

With the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 season in the rearview mirror, the franchise faces a pivotal offseason decision that could define its trajectory for years to come: whether to keep veteran starting pitcher Mitch Keller or trade him in an attempt to address the team's most glaring weakness.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30

Pirates Honor Bubba Chandler for 2025 Campaign

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler is one of the most exciting, young pitchers in baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates made sure they recognized him for his most recent season.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30

Pirates Award Top Honor to Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin and made sure they recognized him for his great 2025 season. The Pirates named Griffin the Honus Wagner Player of the Year, given to the best player in their minor league system.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30

Pirates Prospect Returns From Injury in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their top prospects return to the diamond in the Arizona Fall League, after missing some time with injury.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30

Pirates Move On From Key Front Office Figure

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made many personnel changes in their front office this season, but recently let go of an important figure. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that John Baker, the vice president of performance for the Pirates, is not with the franchise any more and was a "mutual parting of ways".

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 30

Pirates 2025 season in review: Relievers

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen had some pleasant surprises in 2025, which led to a quick turnaround and a better outlook going into this season than last.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

50 Years Ago, an Incredible PR Blunder: Pirates Fire Prince, King

October 30, 1975: In a public relations blunder that reverberates today, Pirates broadcasters Bob Prince and Nellie King were fired. It was a joint decision by the Pittsburgh Pirates, KDKA Radio, which carried the Pirates’ games, and Iron City Beer, the main sponsor for the broadcasts.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Pirates Announce Paul Skenes News After Second Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a losing record for the seventh consecutive season in 2025, despite the efforts of right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 29

Pirates Could See Huge Boost From New Pitching Coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy as their new pitching coach, a move driven by the team's desire to elevate a promising young staff to the next level.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 29

Konnor Griffin Receives Praise From Fellow Top Pirates Prospect

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has earned praise from around baseball and especially from a fellow top prospect in the organization.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Report: Pirates Hiring World Series Champion Pitching Coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates will hire Bill Murphy, who held the same position with the Houston Astros, as their pitching coach. Chandler Rome of The Athletic broke the news, based on several sources.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Pirates to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for same role

The Pirates are expected to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for the same position, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pittsburgh had a vacancy after former pitching coach Oscar Marin did not have his contract renewed.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Pirates Make Paul Skenes Announcement

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2025 season with a 71–91 record, landing in last place in the NL Central. As the future of the franchise remains uncertain, the team still has right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes on the active roster.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Padres interview Brian Esposito for managerial job

The Padres’ managerial search has reached the interview stage, as The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that the club spoke with bench coach Brian Esposito on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League season is nearing its midpoint, with several standouts making their MLB teams notice.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 16

Six Takeaways From the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 season chasing an October appearance for the first time since 2015. With a new and exciting, young core, their pursuit of the postseason seemed to be in reach with a little offensive help.

Dennis Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Will Pirates trade reliever coming off career year in 2025?

The Pirates aren’t intentionally rebuilding, but they’re coming off a 71-91 season that represented a step back from their consecutive 76-win campaigns before that. Should the Pirates view this offseason as a sell-high opportunity?

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

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