Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 5

Why Pirates Haven't Officially Signed Ryan O'Hearn Yet

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of their biggest free agent signings ever this offseason, as they build a team that can contend for the postseason.

Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 5

Pirates' Don Kelly Receives Impressive 2026 Prediction

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly heads into his first full season at the helm of the franchise, earning his chance to show he belongs in this role going forward.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 5

MLB insider say Pirates among MLB’s most improved farm systems

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t have a whole lot of success on the field in 2025 but the future is very bright in the steel city. Pittsburgh had a few of their prospects finally make their mark in 2025, with pitchers like Braxton Ashcraft, Hunter Barco, Mike Burrows and Bubba Chandler.

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Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Pirates Interested In Eugenio Suarez

The Pirates have already added several new bats to their lineup, but the team isn’t done in its search for more offense. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates are interested in Eugenio Suarez, though Mackey has doubts that the club will be able to win the bidding for the veteran slugger.

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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.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 4

Pirates' Paul Skenes Meets NFL MVP

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball and is trending towards a Hall of Fame career. Skenes has made his mark early on in his career, earning a mutlitude of awards in just his first two MLB seasons, establishing himself as one of the elite in the sport.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 4

Pirates Must Go After This Free Agent Third Baseman

Adding an infielder seems like the final piece to the Pittsburgh Pirates offseason agenda. They still might want to add another pitcher or two, depending on who they add and what their asking price is, but losing out on Kazuma Okamoto put them in a unique position.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 4

Pirates' Plan After Missing Out On Kazuma Okamoto

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates went after one of the best international free agents this offseason, but came up with nothing in the end. Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto, who the Pirates were one of the favorites for, ended up signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on a four-year, $60 million contract, a day before his posting window ended.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Paul Skenes has made a big change this offseason

Some fans may not recognize pitcher Paul Skenes once the MLB season rolls around. The Pittsburgh Pirates star turned heads this week in a surprise video alongside Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 3

Pirates miss out on Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to pivot to new options at third base. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Japanese third baseman Kuzuma Okamoto is signing with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 3

Pirates Prospect Most Likely to Breakout in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better farm systems in baseball, with great prospects throughout the minor leagues. Konnor Griffin became the best prospect in baseball last season, but the Pirates also had some impressive campaigns from lesser known prospects in outfielders Esmerlyn Valdez and Edward Florentino .

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Jarren Duran News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 3

Pirates Linked to Red Sox All-Star

While it's not like adding another outfielder is on the top of the Pittsburgh Pirates ' wish list, they certainly wouldn't mind if Jarren Duran came to town.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 3

Livvy Dunne Reacts to Pirates' Paul Skenes' New Look

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes debuted a brand new look for the beginning of the 2026 calendar year. Skenes decided he would go clean shaven, getting rid of his mustache and beard he had throughout 2025, a season he won the National League Cy Young Award.