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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
What Are Pirates' Chances of Signing Kazuma Okamoto?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some big moves already this offseason, but there is always another player they could add that would bolster their lineup for next season.
Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen Welcomes New Son Before Christmas
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen added another member of his family, just in time to celebrate Christmas. McCutchen and his wife, Maria McCutchen, welcomed their fifth baby on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Pirates Pitcher Makes Hilarious Comment on Ryan O'Hearn Signing
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first crucial free agent signing of the offseason in Ryan O'Hearn, who greatly improves their lineup for 2026.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 24
Ryan O'Hearn's Contract Incentives with Pirates Revealed
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally added a big time bat in free agency this season in Ryan O'Hearn, who will get his chance to show what he can do in the black and yellow.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
Speculating Pirates Lineup After Signing Ryan O’Hearn
Pittsburgh Pirates faithful got an early Christmas present with Tuesday’s signing of free agent Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year contract. The price tag was $29 million, the same average annual value for which the Pirates are committed to pay new acquisition Brandon Lowe, but with $500,000 in incentives each season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Pirates break a crazy streak of cheapness with latest free-agent signing
The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally managed to snap their own streak of tightness. Word broke on Tuesday that the Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn in free agency.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 23
Pirates Keep Adding, Ink Ryan O’Hearn To Two-Year Deal
Heading into this offseason, the biggest question surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates was their offense. So far, they’ve made legitimate splashes on the trade market, adding Brandon Lowe, Jhostynxon Garcia, and more.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / December 23
Pirates to Sign Ryan O’Hearn: What to Make of Move
Another power-hitting lefty has a chance to do damage in PNC Park this upcoming season. Former Orioles 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn has reportedly agreed to join the Pirates on a two-year deal, fortifying their lineup for the 2026 campaign.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
Ryan O’Hearn Signs With the Pittsburgh Pirates
In a move that solidifies a surprisingly aggressive winter, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with All-Star First Baseman Ryan O’Hearn.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Break Nine-Year Drought With Major Free Agent Deal
In a move that reshapes both their payroll and competitive expectations, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract, marking the largest annual salary commitment to a free agent in the franchise's history.
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.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / December 23
Pirates' Paul Skenes Receives Good News in MLB Free Agency
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made it clear as an organization that they will not trade Paul Skenes despite league-wide interest. Instead, the team has committed to building around him heading into the 2026 MLB season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
Pirates ink Ryan O’Hearn to first multi-year free agency deal since 2016
Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn
The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Announce Spring Training Camp Non-Roster Invitees
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a little less than two months before they start Spring Training, but are already gearing up for next season. The Pirates announced their list of seven players who are non-roster invitees for Spring Training major league camp in February.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
Will Pirates be next last-place team to sign Japanese star after White Sox?
As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Mike Burrows Pens Goodbye to Pirates After Trade
PITTSBURGH — Mike Burrows saw his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates come to an end last weekend, ending a long, but the first stop in his professional baseball career.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Brandon Lowe Believes in Pirates' Playoff Potential
The most resonant message from Brandon Lowe’s introductory press conference as a Pittsburgh Pirate was not about his own fresh start, or his vision of launching home runs out of PNC Park and into the Allegheny River.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 23
Pirates Outfielder Signs with Japanese Team
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a few of their players from last season head to Japan and another did so recently as well. Saitama Seibu Lions, a team in Nippon Professional Baseball, the highest level of Japanese baseball, announced that they signed outfielder Alexander Canario to a professional contract on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 22
Top 3 First-Round Draft Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026
During the 2025 Winter Meetings, the buzz was all about the biggest free agents on the market. Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and others all inked deals for the upcoming season, which meant most of the conversations were about these blockbuster deals.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Kazuma Okamoto, Pirates reportedly engaged in 'multiple virtual meetings'
It was almost a month ago that the Pirates were first linked to Kazuma Okamoto, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich reported that Okamoto
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / December 20
Pirates looking to make another significant addition
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their lineup a priority this offseason.
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.
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.
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.
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