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Pirates Reliever Testing Waters as Starting Pitcher Again

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong rotation heading into next season, but it's not quite finalized at this point of the offseason. The Pirates have at least four locks for starting pitchers in 2026, barring serious injury.

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Pirates’ 2026 Spring Training Invites Include Konnor Griffin, Termarr Johnson

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ tentative 2026 rotation includes several of the best young pitchers in the game. Soon, several of the Pirates’ best position player prospects will join them.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 16

Pirates Announce More Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some more additions to their Spring Training team, bringing in some of the franchise's best prospects. The Pirates

Mitch Keller News / Just Baseball / January 16

Mitch Keller Is the Pirates’ Biggest X-Factor

The last year or so has been a vicious cycle of ups and downs for the Pittsburgh Pirates. While they’ve experienced highs, such as Paul Skenes’ Cy Young campaign, they’ve also faced equally significant lows, including another losing season.

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Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 16

Pirates Interested in Reunion with Lefty Pitchers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a sensational rotation heading into next season, one that could end their decade-long postseason absence. The Pirates have National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes at the helm, but also the likes of veteran Mitch Keller , plus rookies in Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chander.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 16

Pirates Announce First Signings of International Signing Period

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the most of the first day of the International Signing Period, bringing in new players from all over. The Pirates announced that they made 25 signings on first day of the International Signing Period on Jan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 16

Pirates Insider Destroys Eugenio Suárez Dream

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a need at third baseman heading into 2026 and Eugenio Suárez is one player fans would love watching at PNC Park.

Bubba Chandler News / Bucs Dugout / January 16

Pirates Prospect Update: Pair of Young Bucs ranked among best pitching prospects

MLB Pipeline just released their list of the top ten right-handed pitching prospects and two of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects made the list. Bubba Chandler was ranked as the second best righty pitcher just behind Nolan McLean and Seth Hernandez was ranked at five.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 15

Pittsburgh Grants Pirates Money for PNC Park Upgrade

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering their 26th season at PNC Park in 2026 and have high expectations of themselves. The Pirates get to play in one of the most beautiful ball parks in all of baseball, with a beautiful view of the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline, the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Allegheny River.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 15

Pirates International Signing Period Tracker

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have begun making new additions with the start of the International Signing Period on Jan. 15. The international signing period allows amateur international players to sign with MLB teams and become professionals.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 15

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Meet Legendary Golfer

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne have had quite the offseason and continue making the most of it before Spring Training starts.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 15

Pirates announce 2026 MLB Spring Training dates

It’s been a Pittsburgh winter this year, definitely colder and more precipitation than in years past, and I’m pretty much over winter at this point. Which makes it all that more special that the Pittsburgh Pirates released their 2026 MLB Spring Training dates yesterday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates Announce Spring Training First Workout Dates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are less than a month away until preparations for the 2026 season begin. The Pirates announced their dates for first workouts of Spring Training, which will take at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates Predicted to Stay Active Through End of Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have already had a productive offseason so far, one of the better ones they've had in recent memory. The Pirates signed free agent slugger Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal, marking their first multi-year free agent signing since 2016 and position player free agent multi-year signing since 2015.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Has One Major Commonality with Manager

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally signed their marquee free agent signing this offseason in slugger Ryan O'Hearn, who should have a big role in the lineup next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates Set to Sign International Prospect Duo

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have another important part of the offseason coming up with the international signing period. The international signing period starts on Jan.

Chase Shugart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates Acquire Phillies Prospect in Trade

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent move that gave them a prospect who may turn into an important part of their future in the coming years.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Andrew McCutchen Sends Suggestion to Pirates’ PNC Park

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates play in one of the most picturesque ball parks across baseball in PNC Park. PNC Park stands on the shores of the Allegheny river, with a backdrop of the Roberto Clemente Bridge and Downtown Pittsburgh, providing for great views during the day and at night.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 13

Pirates Trade Reliever to Phillies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't done making moves this offseason, especially on the trade market. The Pirates traded right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart to the Philadelphia Phillies for infield prospect Francisco Loreto, according to the transactions log .

Chase Shugart News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Phillies acquire Chase Shugart from the Pirates

The Phillies announced that they have acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates. Pittsburgh receives minor league infielder Francisco Loreto in return.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 13

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Reveals High Expectations For Himself

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans haven't had much to cheer about in recent years, but the addition of Ryan O'Hearn is definitely up there as one of the better moments, especially in the offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 13

Pirates Prospect Primed for Excellent Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top farm system, with some great players that will make for a promising future of the franchise. Shortstop Konnor Griffin is the top prospect in baseball and could move past Triple-A and join the Pirates roster for Opening Day, after just one professional season out of high school.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9