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On YouTubeBrandon Lowe News / ESPN / December 22
Lowe says Pirates are ready to contend in 2026 
"I feel like there's a real opportunity there for a deep push and some playoff baseball in Pittsburgh," the newly acquired Brandon Lowe said Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Pirates Met With Star Japanese Free Agent
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't got their top free agent bat yet this offseason, but have been putting in the work to finally achieve that.
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Gregory Soto Has Big Goals with Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Gregory Soto joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent this offseason and has some high objectives set for himself in 2026. The Pirates announced Soto as a free agent signing on Dec.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Nick Gonzales' Role with Pirates After Brandon Lowe Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates landed their best bat of the offseason so far in Brandon Lowe in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, which vastly improves their lineup for 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 22
Pirates Get Top Grades in Recent Blockbuster Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their biggest trade of the offseason, landing an important bat and two other pieces for their team in 2026. The Pirates engaged in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros, in which each team received and gave a player/players to another team.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 22
Bucs Dugout staff shares Pirates’ Christmas free agency wishlist
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making some noise in the offseason and they could be a team to watch in free agency. The BD staff got together and shared which player they want the Pirates to target in free agency.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Offseason Outlook After Munetaka Murakami News
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some big targets this offseason, but one of their main ones is off the free agent market. Munetaka Murakami, who the Pirates had interest in, surprisingly ended up signing with the Chicago White Sox on a two-year, $34 million deal.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Konnor Griffin Shares Connection with New Pirates Player
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the best propsect in baseball and will soon make his mark with the Pittsburgh Pirates Griffin could even join the Pirates for Opening Day and serve as the team's starting shortstop, even after not even featuring at Triple-A yet.
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.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Reveal Offseason Strategy After Brandon Lowe Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their biggest acquisition of the offseason, as they landed Brandon Lowe in a recent trade. Lowe was a part of a six-player and three-team trade on Dec.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 21
Pirates Relief Pitcher Signs with Japanese Team
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their recent players decide they would take their talents internationally for next season. Right-handed relief pitcher Dauri Moreta signed with Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), the top baseball league in Japan, for next season, which Hanshin announced via Twitter.
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20
Pirates Hoping To Add “Proven Bat” Following Lowe Trade
The Pirates made a major addition to their offense yesterday when they swung a three-team trade with the Astros and Rays that saw them ship out right-hander Mike Burrows and acquire second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum, and left-hander Mason Montgomery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
New Outfielder Ecstatic to Join Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the biggest trades they have in recent seasons, showing their intent towards winning in 2026. The Pirates completed a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Dec.
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / December 20
What’s Next for the Pirates After the Brandon Lowe Deal?
Ladies and gentlemen, the Pirates have finally done it: they’ve landed an impact bat. Early on the morning of December 19th, the Pirates were involved in a blockbuster, three-team deal that sent Rays power-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates along with Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
Pirates Designated Recently Acquired Outfielder for Assignment
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big time trade, which required them to make corresponding roster moves. The Pirates traded right-handed starting
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20
Pirates Place Utility Infielder on Waivers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently completed their biggest trade of the offseason, which saw them make other roster moves. The Pirates landed
Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / December 19
Nick Gonzales changes jersey number for 2026 to honor Pirates legend
If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
Pirates need to hit trade market as they get slapped with brutal ‘Pirates-maids’ label
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an earnest attempt at improving, even being involved in the Kyle Schwarber free agency sweepstakes. But the fact Schwarber didn’t choose the Pirates is indicative of how the franchise is currently viewed.
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 9
Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation
All their flirtation with Schwarber should have done was raise the bar for them to do something meaningful this offseason.
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