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Pirates Have Easy Choice With Nick Gonzales

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a very easy choice to make when it comes to infielder Nick Gonzales. The Pirates are entering a critical offseason.

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Pirates must brace losing Brandon Lowe in free agency

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was a massive boost for the team in his first season with the Bucs. After being acquired in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros in the offseason, Lowe had arguably the best statistical season of his career in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

If Pirates Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had much success in the past few decades, falling far short of where they want to be. The Pirates have won five World Series, but none since 1979, marking the last time they won a postseason series.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Brewers Success is an Embarrassment for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Most Pittsburgh Pirates fans have no idea what it's like to see their team have postseason success, but that isn't the same for their divisional rivals.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Pirates Pitching Prospect Who Needs Big Arizona Fall League Showing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are done for the season, but a few prospects can still make a big impression for 2027. The Arizona Fall League is almost two weeks in, and the Pirates have eight prospects out west who are still playing and trying to get right for next season.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

What Dodgers Losing Would Mean for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't be more different ballclubs, but their futures could become intertwined soon. The Dodgers are on the brink of postseason elimination, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the National League Championship Series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Can Pirates Duo Win Gold Glove Award?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had some strong performers on defense, and two players were amongst the best in baseball. Pirates duo Brandon Lowe and Jared Triolo are both National League Gold Glove Award finalists , with Lowe at second base and Triolo at utility.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Biggest Thing Separating Pirates From MLB Remaining Contenders

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't playing in October in 2026, something they desperately want to change in 2027. The Pirates came much closer to postseason contention than in previous years, but still fell short , finishing 82-80 this year.

Brian Reith News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins Hire Brian Reith As Pitching Coach

The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve named Brian Reith their new pitching coach, replacing Pete Maki, whose contract wasn’t renewed at season’s end.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Coach Has Died

The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball community has lost one of its own. Guy Conti, born in the city and raised in nearby Freeport, died October 13 at age 84 after a lengthy illness.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need to improve next season, and free agency will be a big way they do so. The Pirates improved by 11 wins from 2025 to 2026, finishing 82-80 and clinching their first winning season since 2018.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Pirates Legend Andrew McCutchen Testing Out Post-MLB Career

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen has had an incredible playing career and could be headed towards a new chapter in his life. McCutchen is joining SiriusXM's MLB Radio Network as a postseason analyst for the 2026 edition, giving him a chance to show off his knowledge to the baseball world.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates Pitching Prospect Had Best Fastball in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few strong young pitching prospects, one of whom has one of the better pitches in the minor leagues. Pirates left-handed pitcher Reinold Navarro has an incredible four-seam fastball, which ranked first for Stuff+ per Baseball America .

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make some big moves this offseason, which will include a few trades. Under general manager Ben Cherington, the Pirates have shown they aren't afraid to trade young players to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

One Bold Pirates Trade That Actually Makes Sense

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need more from their lineup in 2027, and they'll need to make offseason additions to do it. The Pirates made huge improvements offensively last offseason, going from the worst lineup in 2025 to one of the better ones in 2026, especially in the first half of the year .

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

Three Players Pirates Should Be Watching in ALCS and NLCS

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make the postseason in 2026, but there are a few players who are still in it who could help them in 2027. The Championship Series starts this week, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers facing off in the NLCS, and the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays battling for the ALCS.

Braxton Ashcraft News / New Baseball Media / October 12

Looking at Braxton Ashcraft’s Breakout 2026 Season

As we continue to look at the best breakout stories from the 2026 MLB season, we move to Pirates sophomore pitcher Braxton Ashcraft. Reds pitcher Chase Burns wasn’t the only young arm in the NL Central who broke out during the 2026 campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Pirates Promote Justin Newman To Director Of Amateur Scouting

When he met with reporters in late September, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington revealed that he planned to hire a full-time scouting director. Two weeks later, Cherington accomplished his goal.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Sam McDowell, the Pittsburgh native and former Pirates left-hander known as “Sudden Sam,” died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 84. The Pirates said on social media that he “will be deeply missed.” Born Sept.

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.

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.

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

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.

Cardinals ride 5 early runs to snap Pirates’ 5-game win streak

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

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 admits World Baseball Classic affected his season

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 21