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Paul Skenes News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Bob Nutting Roasted by Pirates Stars Over Paul Skenes Disaster After Another Failed Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their 2025 season in a familiar and frustrating last place in the NL Central with a 71-91 record, which was even worse than their 2024 season, and haven’t had a winning season since 2018.

Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2

Pirates Manager Understands Fans Frustrations

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have dealt with heartbreak and frustrations over the past few decades and manager Don Kelly knows that just as well as anyone.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2

Injured Pirates Fan Facing New Charges

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates fan, who suffered serious injuries after a fall during a game last season, is facing new charges due to a different incident.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2

Pirates Players Had Role in Pitching Coach Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise coaching change after the end of the 2025 season, but the players on the team The Pirates reportedly let go of pitching coach Oscar Marin on Sept.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 2

Look: Pirates' Paul Skenes Celebrates Livvy Dunne's Birthday

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has just begun his 2025 offseason and made sure to show love to girlfriend Livvy Dunne on her special day.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

And Now. . . The Top 10 Nutty Social Media Theories from Pirates Fans

Social media is a place where downright nutty theories are presented as facts, and Pirates fans certainly do their part. For the first time, we present the top 10 nutty social media theories posted by Pittsburgh Pirates fans during the just-concluded 2025 regular season.

Pittsburgh Councilwoman Wants Discussion on Pirates Owner

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting has received criticism from fans, players and media alike, but this time, a government official is joining in.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 1

Pirates move on from pitching coach Oscar Marin, two additional coaches

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ strength in 2025 was undoubtedly its pitching staff. The Pirates ranked tied for fourth in WHIP (1.22), seventh-best in ERA (3.76), and eighth in hits (1,267).

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 1

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Wins Two Top Prospect Awards

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin had an excellent first season as a professional and earned more awards for his play. Minor League Baseball or the MiLB, held their annual awards on Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 1

Pirates World Series Champion Dies at 97

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the 1960 World Series on Oct. 13, but they'll do so without one of the players on the team.

Paul Skenes News / Just Baseball / October 1

Paul Skenes Was Spectacular in 2025

2025 was yet another painful season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Once again, the team found themselves dead last in the National League Central, losing 90 games along the way.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Sources: Pirates Fire Coaches; You Won’t Believe Who

The Pittsburgh Pirates have dismissed pitching coach Oscar Marin, assistant pitching coach Brent Strom, and third base coach Mike Rabelo. This, despite pitching being the only strength of the 2025 Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Pirates make changes to staff including pitching coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making several changes to their coaching staff.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Report: Pirates Let Go of Assistant Pitching Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates started their first changes of the coaching staff after the 2025 season, which included moving on from one of their pitching coaches.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 30

Pirates make confusing decision to fire most successful coach

Firing the most successful coach on the team becomes the latest example of why people don’t trust that the franchise has what it takes to win.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Report: Pirates Third Base Coach Not Returning

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first few coaching staff decisions in the 2025 offseason, letting go one of their long-time coaches. Kevin

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Report: Pirates Fire Pitching Coach After 2025 Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a shocking coaching decision following the end of 2025 season. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Pirates fired their pitching coach Oscar Marin.

Andrew McCutchen News / Bucs Dugout / September 30

Andrew McCutchen’s Pirates future is uncertain

Andrew McCutchen has made it clear that he wants to keep playing in 2026. He’s also made it clear in the past that ultimately he wants to stay home and

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Pirates Owner Calls 2025 Season Unacceptable

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a poor season in 2025, which not only left fans of the team dissatisfied, but the owner as well. The Pirates finished 71-91 overall, finishing in last place in the National League Central Division and with the fifth worst record in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Pirates Faced Former Pitcher in Potential Final Start

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took on a former pitcher in the season finale, who likely made his final outing in the MLB in his long and storied career.

Ben Cherington News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29