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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8
The Position Pirates Must Address For a Successful Offseason
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved across all areas of their roster, but there is one position they must get better at. Third base is one of the Pirates' major needs this offseason, and they need to find ways they can address it, especially if they have postseason ambitions.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7
Pirates Should Be Watching Old Friend During Yankees Run
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished strongly in 2026, so they must build up their roster this offseason to capitalize in 2027. One player the Pirates should consider is New York Yankees right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar, a free agent after this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7
Ranking Pirates Arbitration-Eligible Players for 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have big arbitration decisions this offseason and how they approach it will impact other moves. The Pirates have 10 arbitration-eligible players, including two players in their second year, center fielder Onel Cruz and right-handed relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez, and then eight first-year eligible players.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7
Biggest Free-Agent Mistake Pirates Must Avoid This Winter
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a crucial offseason ahead of them and they must execute in free agency. The Pirates had just their fifth winning season in the past 34 years, finishing 2026 with an 82-80 record, but were still far off from making the postseason , which they haven't done since 2015.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7
Pirates Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have big offseason decisions to make, and could trade away players as part of that. One player the Pirates may trade this winter is right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller, who was the subject of trade talks at the 2025 deadline and last offseason .
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 7
Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 6
Andrew McCutchen Reveals Most Important Moment with Pirates
PITTSBURGH —Andrew McCutchen has had one of the better careers in Pittsburgh Pirates' history and many incredible moments. McCutchen was a five-time All-Star
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5
Five Pirates Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates already have a young roster that will aim for the postseason in 2027, but they could add some newer talents as well.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5
Every Major Contract Decision Facing Pirates This Offseason
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates face a big list of contract decisions to make this offseason. The Pirates will have a couple of free agents to consider and 10 arbitration-eligible players this offseason, all of which will be important for the front office to get right.
Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5
Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Was Unluckiest Hitter in 2026
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a solid season at the plate, but it should've been better for the veteran. Reynolds was the unluckiest home run hitter in baseball during the 2026 season, losing about 8.2 home runs due to stadium/weather effects, per Ballpark Pal.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5
Pirates' Perfect 2027 Opening Day Starting Rotation
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong rotation for next season and have high hopes for what they can do in 2027. The Pirates had a few starting pitchers in their rotation in 2026, which included Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and Carmen Mlodzinski.
Wyatt Sanford News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4
Pirates Prospect Makes Big Statement to Start Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some of their best talent down in the Arizona Fall League, and one player made sure to start off the best way he could.
Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4
The Pirates Nailed The Brandon Lowe Trade
The Astros went into last offseason in search of rotation depth. The Rays were looking to offload a cumbersome contract (by their standards). Enter the Pirates, who seized the opportunity and came away with a tremendous trade haul.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4
Toughest Contract Decision Facing Pirates This Winter
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make some big decisions this season, particularly regarding whether to offer certain players contracts. Catcher Endy Rodríguez is one of those Pirates players and is up for arbitration for the first time this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Pirates Land World Series Champion Pitcher in Early Offseason Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought José Urquidy back into the organization, signing the 31-year-old right-hander to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Indianapolis, via the MLB transaction wire.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 2
New York Yankees predicted to acquire $100 million slugger
The New York Yankees are being linked to one of the louder bats on a thin 2026 free-agent board, and the fit is easy to sketch from the Bronx.
Kirby Yates News / Just Baseball / September 28
Kirby Yates Hangs Up His Cleats After Memorable MLB Career
DETROIT — As fans filled the Comerica Park stands on September 26, emotions were running high, and eyes all around the stadium were filled with tears. A pair of MLB veterans were set to square off for the final time in each of their careers, and it was set to be a “can’t-miss” day for baseball fans all around the nation.
Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Kirby Yates Retires
Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career start for the Tigers, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game, and manager Don Kelly gave Yates the nod as the opener.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027
Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 26
Brandon Lowe and the Pirates Make Perfect Long-Term Sense
During the 2025-26 MLB offseason, one of the more prominent rumors around the baseball industry was that the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to increase payroll.
Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24
Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA
The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 23
Brandon Lowe will be big test for how serious Pirates are about competing
If you are serious about winning, write the check. Find a way to get it done. Offer him something that persuades him from wanting to leave.
Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 22
Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval
The Pittsburgh Pirates were buyers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, adding several relievers in an attempt to make a playoff push. One of those relievers has been jettisoned from the roster.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 21
Paul Skenes admits World Baseball Classic affected his season
For the first time in his short three-year MLB career, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace looked like he wasn't completely dominant and overpowering hitters.
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