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On YouTubeKonnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Konnor Griffin Shares Connection with New Pirates Player
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the best propsect in baseball and will soon make his mark with the Pittsburgh Pirates Griffin could even join the Pirates for Opening Day and serve as the team's starting shortstop, even after not even featuring at Triple-A yet.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Reveal Offseason Strategy After Brandon Lowe Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their biggest acquisition of the offseason, as they landed Brandon Lowe in a recent trade. Lowe was a part of a six-player and three-team trade on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Relief Pitcher Signs with Japanese Team
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their recent players decide they would take their talents internationally for next season. Right-handed relief pitcher Dauri Moreta signed with Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), the top baseball league in Japan, for next season, which Hanshin announced via Twitter.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / December 20
Pirates looking to make another significant addition
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their lineup a priority this offseason.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Gregory Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20
Pirates reliever explains why he decided to join Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a proven bullpen arm this offseason, and the rationale behind the move is becoming clearer. As the Pirates reshape their relief pitching group and assess the bullpen outlook, newly signed left-hander Gregory Soto shared what attracted him to Pittsburgh.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20
Pirates Hoping To Add “Proven Bat” Following Lowe Trade
The Pirates made a major addition to their offense yesterday when they swung a three-team trade with the Astros and Rays that saw them ship out right-hander Mike Burrows and acquire second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum, and left-hander Mason Montgomery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
New Outfielder Ecstatic to Join Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the biggest trades they have in recent seasons, showing their intent towards winning in 2026. The Pirates completed a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Dec.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 20
What’s Next for the Pirates After the Brandon Lowe Deal?
Ladies and gentlemen, the Pirates have finally done it: they’ve landed an impact bat. Early on the morning of December 19th, the Pirates were involved in a blockbuster, three-team deal that sent Rays power-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates along with Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
Pirates Designated Recently Acquired Outfielder for Assignment
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big time trade, which required them to make corresponding roster moves. The Pirates traded right-handed starting
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
Pirates Place Utility Infielder on Waivers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently completed their biggest trade of the offseason, which saw them make other roster moves. The Pirates landed
Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / December 19
Nick Gonzales changes jersey number for 2026 to honor Pirates legend 
If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19
Pirates Designate Marco Luciano, Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment
The Pirates are designating outfielder Marco Luciano and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Pittsburgh needed to open two spots on the 40-man roster after this morning’s three-team trade that netted Brandon Lowe, Mason Montgomery and Jake Mangum.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 19
Wild Three-Team Trade Sends Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been trying to land a big bat all offseason, and they have finally got their man! While it is not quite as tantalizing as signing Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates have landed a 30-HR bat in Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19
Pirates close to trade for 2-time All-Star
The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently serious about trying to upgrade their roster this offseason. The Pirates are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, according to reports.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates Make Blockbuster Trade With Rays, Astros
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a big-time bat and they are having finally got that this offseason. Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that the Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros were nearing a three-team trade involving multiple players.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates' Double-A Affiliate Announces Paul Skenes Bobblehead
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is no stranger to a bobblehead giveaway and there will come another one in 2026 for fans to get. The Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced that they are doing their own Skenes bobblehead release.
Evan Sisk News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates' Evan Sisk Makes Uniform Number Change
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few players change their number ahead of the 2026 season, including one of their bullpen arms. Left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk changed his number to No.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates Urged to Pursue Free Agent Duo
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after free agent hitters this offseason, but still haven't landed any of those players yet. Some of these players chose other teams, in the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Josh Naylor, Pete Alonso and Jorge Polanco .
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff
The Pirates officially announced their coaching staff this morning. Most of the hirings had been previously reported, but the Bucs announced a few new additions.
Brett Sullivan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Rockies, Brett Sullivan Agree To Minor League Contract
The Rockies are in agreement with catcher Brett Sullivan on a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
Pirates need to hit trade market as they get slapped with brutal ‘Pirates-maids’ label
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an earnest attempt at improving, even being involved in the Kyle Schwarber free agency sweepstakes. But the fact Schwarber didn’t choose the Pirates is indicative of how the franchise is currently viewed.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 11
Getting To Know the Pirates’ Latest 40-Man Additions
Back in mid-November, the Pittsburgh Pirates began their preparations for this year’s Rule 5 draft by protecting seven players. In all honesty, the Pirates had many players who deserved serious consideration for a 40-man spot, but not many anticipated seven protections.
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 9
Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation
All their flirtation with Schwarber should have done was raise the bar for them to do something meaningful this offseason.
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