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Pirates Star Prospect Named Rookie of the Year Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a number of great young talent on their roster for the 2026 season, including one who could win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

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Pirates prospect update: Esmerlyn Valdez wins hardware in Arizona Fall League

The stock of Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez is at an all time high after his incredible stretch in the Arizona Fall League. Valdez was one of the most dominant hitters in the AFL this season, showing early success as he earned a top performer nod in the opening week of the league.

Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Pirates Sign Two to Avoid Arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Yohan Ramírez to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration for both players. Suwinski will get $1.25 million, while Ramírez will receive $875,000.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates Avoid Arbitration With Non-Tender Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates decided they would bring back a player that could've ended up being non-tendered. Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that the Pirates avoided arbitration with Yohan Ramírez and will bring him back for the 2026 season.

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20

Pirates avoid arbitration with outfielder Jack Suwinski

The Pirates and outfielder Jack Suwinski have avoided arbitration.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / November 20

Pirates Make Flurry of Roster and Coaching Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made plenty of roster moves to shape the team before the heart of free agency begins. On Tuesday, the Pirates added six prospects

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Paul Skenes Optimistic About Pirates' Future

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes heads into another important season in 2026 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, with both high goals individually and team-wise. Skenes had an incredible 2025 campaign himself, winning the National League Cy Young Award, but the Pirates overall had another poor season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Earns Another Arizona Fall League Honor

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez had a sensational campaign in the Arizona Fall League and once again, earned recognition for it.

Josh Naylor News / Just Baseball / November 20

Who Will Take the Pirates’ 'Naylor Money'?

After rumblings that the Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to up their payroll heading into the 2026 season, fans were finally given some more hard evidence for this on November 18.

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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates Could Repeat Best Offseason From Last Decade

The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to spend the money necessary to land free agent talent in offseasons past, and fans expect this season to be no different.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 20

Pirates GM Announces Major Philosophy Change Towards Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has a huge offseason ahead of him and will change how he and the team operate in free agency.

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Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / November 19

Yankees Get Bad News Regarding Potential Paul Skenes Trade

Even after a whirlwind week that saw him crowned National League Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes found himself forced to address something far less celebratory: a report suggesting he’s already counting the days until he can bolt Pittsburgh for the New York Yankees.

Paul Skenes News / 5 GOATs / November 19

Paul Skenes quashes rumors of him wanting trade to Yankees

Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Paul Skenes was subject to trade rumors last Tuesday, the same day in which he unanimously won the NL Cy Young Award. Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media quoted an anonymous Pirates teammate who claimed he heard Skenes express his desire to get traded to the New York Yankees before he can become a free agent in 2029.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 19

Pirates Receiving Trade Interest in Starting Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will certianly make important trades this offseason, but surprisingly, one starting pitcher has emerged as someone other teams are interested in.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 19

Pirates Targeting Japanese Star Sluggers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need better bats in their lineup next season and are looking outside the United States for exactly that.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Pirates’ Paul Skenes admits frustration over Yankees rumor, but now he’s ‘over it’

Amidst winning his second Cy Young award, rumors began spreading that Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes wanted a trade to the Yankees. Skenes wasn’t a big fan of it.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 18

Pirates' willingness to spend could preview next CBA

The Pittsburgh Pirates and willingness to spend in free agency are rarely seen together without the words "do not have a" between them. That is not the case this offseason.

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18

Pirates DFA Four Players After Rule 5 Draft Decisions

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made many roster decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline, including designating four players for assingment. The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed relief pitchers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta and outfielders Alexander Canario and Ronny Simon on waivers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 18

Reports of Pirates spending only magnifies team's problem

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

There is perhaps no team in Major League Baseball facing more pressure from its own fan base to have a big offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Report: Mariners to make first major signing of offseason

Three potential trade destinations for Kodai Senga

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette among players to reject qualifying offer

Former Rockies VP reveals 'what if' scenario involving Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / November 18

2025 MLB Season Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates

Despite having arguably the best pitcher in baseball on their roster, the Pirates took a step backwards in 2025. Pittsburgh won just 71 games, five fewer than 2024.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Pirates Expected to Spend Big to Keep Paul Skenes Happy Amid MLB Offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the 2025 season with another losing record, finishing 71–91 and landing fifth place in the National League Central. Their offense struggled all year.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Pirates have an interest in Kyle Schwarber

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he had “more [financial] flexibility than we’ve had in other offseasons I’ve been in Pittsburgh,” and subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40MM mark with their spending plans this winter.

Josh Naylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18