Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Khristian Curtis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 9

Pirates Invite Pitching Prospect to Spring Training

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have given a big opportunity to one of their better pitchers in the farm system . The Pirates announced that they have made right-handed pitcher Khristian Curtis a non-roster invitee to Major League Camp at Spring Training.

Marcell Ozuna News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

What Marcell Ozuna Will Bring to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added another legitimate slugger, as they’ve signed veteran Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $12 million.

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Marcell Ozuna News / Bucs Dugout / February 9

Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna to one-year deal

There’s been rumors for a while now that the Pittsburgh Pirates weren’t done in free agency, and Ben Cherington made good on that rumor this morning, with the Bucs signing DH/left fielder Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal, according to ESPN.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

The Pirates finished their seventh consecutive losing season (71-91) in 2025 and have not made the playoffs for over a decade (2015).

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 9

When Do Pirates Report for Spring Training?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates start having players report for Spring Training this week, marking the beginning of the 2026 season. The Pirates players will report down to Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., the home base for the Pirates for Spring Training, for their first workouts of the preseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8

Rays Hire Joe Hudson, Beau Sulser In Player Development Roles

The Rays have hired Joe Hudson and Beau Sulser to the team’s player development ranks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The hirings presumably indicate that Hudson and Sulser have ended their playing careers.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 8

Pirates Could Have Difficult Paul Skenes Decision

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in right-handed starter Paul Skenes, but how long he'll be with the franchise isn't certain.

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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.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 8

Andrew McCutchen Makes Cryptic Post About Pirates Future

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen is still a free agent, but recently made a social media post that could indicate his future with the Pittsburgh Pirates McCutchen posted a video on Twitter , which Sparq Designs edited, that lasted a little more than two minutes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 8

Pirates Miss Out On Top 2027 International Signing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a busy International Signing Period this year, but one of their incoming talents for the future is no longer joining on.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

'You Can’t Go In There And Not Get Better' – Paul Skenes On Playing For USA In 2026 WBC

Paul Skenes followed up his exceptional rookie campaign with another dominant season on the mound to collect the National League Cy Young Award last year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 8

Pirates Aggressively Pursuing Astros Third Baseman

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have looked at adding a third baseman this winter and have a target they are going after with Spring Training starting soon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

A Bold Mock Trade That Would Solidify Third Base for the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates may look to improve their third base situation before the end of the offseason. If the season were to start tomorrow, the Pirates would be trotting Jared Triolo out to man the hot corner.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 7

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Has Big Advantage Heading Into Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a poor 2025 season, but the emergence of right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has made for a promising 2026 campaign.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 7

One Reason Pirates' Oneil Cruz Should Improve in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz didn't have the season he wanted in 2025, but he is gearing up for a bounce back campaign. Cruz

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 7

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Given Bold Prediction for 2026 Season

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Bubba Chandler heads into a crucial season for his development and one that many have high hopes for him.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 7

Pirates Sign Former Phillies Pitching Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are still adding players to their franchise, with Spring Training less than a week away. Driveline Baseball announced that right-handed pitcher Dominic Pipkin had signed with the Pirates.

Marcell Ozuna News / Total Pro Sports / February 7

Pittsburgh Pirates Closing In On Marcell Ozuna As Rumors Swirl

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ownership often gets a bad rap for not showing enough intent in the offseason market, but they are not staying idle this winter.

Konnor Griffin News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

3 Pirates Non-Roster Invitees to Watch This Spring (Not Named Konnor Griffin)

Every MLB team will bring a handful of non-roster invitees to spring training. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the most notable NRI, with consensus number-one prospect Konnor Griffin.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 5