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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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Pirates 2026 season in review: Starting rotation

This group was supposed to be the strength of the team coming into this year, but they ended up with an up-and-down season and were not nearly as dominant as we all hoped.

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 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

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.

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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.

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 .

Levi Sterling News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

Pirates Pitching Prospect Made Massive Leap in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have strong pitching depth in their farm system, and one player made a huge improvement in 2026. Pirates right-handed pitcher Levi Sterling had a strong season and had a big jump in his velocity from his 2025 campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

How Much Can Pirates Actually Spend This Offseason?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are improved in 2026 and have a chance to really make 2027 a season to remember. The Pirates will need to commit extra money to win next season, as they haven't made the postseason since 2015, the second-longest streak of any MLB team.

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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 11

One Offseason Mistake Pirates Cannot Afford to Repeat

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big moves last offseason, but not enough to make the playoffs. The Pirates improved by 11 wins from 2025 to 2026, clinching their first winning season since 2018, but didn't make the postseason with their 82-80 record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 11

Three Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit Pirates Perfectly

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance for a great 2027 season, and they must go out and add to their roster . The Pirates will aim to make their first postseason since 2015 next year, ending the second-longest drought for any MLB team, and they will need to make some serious additions.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 11

Reviewing Pirates 2021 MLB Draft Five Years Later

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have played five seasons since the 2021 MLB Draft, one that has had big implications for the franchise. The 2021 MLB Draft was the first 20-round draft for general manager Ben Cherington and the front office, who had just five selections in the COVID-19-impacted 2020 MLB Draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 10

The Case for Pirates Being Aggressive This Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved in 2026 overall, but they still haven't gotten to where they want to be. The Pirates clinched their first winning season since 2018, going 82-80 in 2026, but still fell short of making the postseason , something they are aiming for in 2027.

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

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

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.

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 / 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.

Aaron Judge undergoing experimental treatment in attempt to return to Yankees

Yankees announce Game 1 starter for ALDS against Rays

How will Yankees' ALDS rotation break down?

Yankees' Aaron Boone has blunt response on Aaron Judge’s ALDS status

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

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.

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

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 21