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.
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.
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 — 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.
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.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates are well aware of this and what a recent arbitration case might mean for the future of their star's time with the franchise.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent signing that will help both their bullpen and starting rotation. The Pirates signed free agent right-handed pitcher José Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives.
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.
Tarik Skubal received a ruling in his favor from the three-man panel in the landmark arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers in Arizona on Thursday.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few players that will participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic this spring. There are 14 Pirates players that will play in the 2026 WBC, which includes right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes for Team USA and first baseman Spencer Horwitz for Team Israel.
The Pittsburgh Pirates may consider upgrading third base before the end of the offseason. Jared Triolo is currently penciled in as the Pirates’ go-to answer at the hot corner.
The Pittsburgh Pirates may consider upgrading third base before the end of the offseason. Jared Triolo is currently penciled in as the Pirates’ go-to answer at the hot corner.
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.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another signing that will bolster their bullpen for 2026. The Pirates are signing right-handed pitcher José Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million deal, pending a physical, according to sources.
The Pirates and right-hander José Urquidy are in agreement on a contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. He’ll earn $1.5MM on a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates set their sights high this offseason, and they’ve delivered upon their promises to increase payroll and add to the roster. With the additions of Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn, and others, it’s been a big winter for the club.
Signing Skenes to an extension would show that the Pirates are serious about building a contending team and could help lure other top free agents if they continue to shop at the top of the market.
Having missed out on several higher-profile big bats, the Pirates are showing some interest in veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, per Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been involved in an awkward situation this offseason with veteran slugger Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen is the long-time face of the club, who has played the bulk of his lengthy MLB career in Pittsburgh.
Livvy Dunne’s attempt at taking batting practice against her boyfriend went about as well as one would expect it to. Dunne shared video of herself standing in against Paul Skenes, who certainly appeared to be throwing at full strength.