Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Five Pirates Make 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects List

On Friday, MLB Pipeline released its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, and it includes five current or future Pittsburgh Pirates. Only two major league teams have more than five players on the list.

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back

Andrew McCutchen has established himself as a Pittsburgh Pirates legend. He may have a chance to add another chapter to that legacy in 2026.

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension

Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24

Pirates Open To Re-Signing Andrew McCutchen

After spending 12 of his 18 Major League seasons with the Pirates, Andrew McCutchen said back in August that he wanted to return for another season in

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Pirates' Jared Jones Explains Significance of New Uniform Number

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will start preparing for their 2026 campaign in the next few weeks, with some changes to their roster. The Pirates head down to Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Could Pirates' Oneil Cruz Play in World Baseball Classic?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just a few weeks until Spring Training starts down at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. in early February, but that's not the only important baseball event happening this spring.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Five Pirates Prospects Make New MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the 2026 season with big expectations, especially from some of their young, but top talent in the franchise.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Pirates Fan's Guide to 2026 PiratesFest

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting PiratesFest once again in 2026, giving the fans a chance to celebrate the team during the offseason. This year's PiratesFest will once again take place at the David L.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Revisiting a Pirates 2025 Trade That Could Have Been Skipped

If the Pittsburgh Pirates could take back one trade from last season’s deadline, it might be that involving Bailey Falter. In a move that no one had on their bingo card, general manager Ben Cherington dispatched left-handed starter Falter to the Kansas City Royals for left-handed reliever Evan Sisk and big High-A first baseman Callan Moss.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 23

Multiple key players to miss PiratesFest due to expected bad weather

The upcoming winter weather that could dump a foot of snow in Pittsburgh has caused a major shift for the Pirates’ fan fest this weekend. PiratesFest 2026 is taking place at the David L.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 23

Pirates get mixed grades for offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming to the end of their offseason, which has been busy to say the least. The Pirates have done a decent job acquiring offensive talent, including Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, among others.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 23

Winter Storm Throws Wrench into PiratesFest Plans

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will host PiratesFest this weekend, but recent weather news has impacted how the event will take place. PiratesFest will take place at David.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 23

Paul Skenes Believes Pirates Can Build Winning Culture

Heading into year three of what is expected to be a lengthy and lucrative career, Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Skenes took some time to reflect on 2025 and preview the 2026 season.