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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Pursuing Trade for Rays Second Baseman
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are still aiming for their big move this offseason and looking around for that one player that will make a big difference in their lineup.
Gregory Soto News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
What the Pirates Get in Gregory Soto
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made one of their initial additions in the offseason in left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto. The Pirates reportedly signed Soto on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, giving him a chance to get his career back on track on a team that has goals of a postseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Could Make Moves in Rule 5 Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates come close to an end of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. this week and have the Rule 5 Draft as one of those final events.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Kyle Schwarber News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 10
Pirates Outbid Phillies for Kyle Schwarber
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost out on landing Kyle Schwarber, but didn't go down without putting out a great offer for one of the best free agents this offseason Schwarber re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal, which pays him $30 million per season through the time he turns 39 years old.
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.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract worth $7.75 million. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first broke the story.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
Pittsburgh Pirates Secure No. 5 Overall Pick In 2026 MLB Draft
Another year, another MLB Draft Lottery, and another predictably lukewarm result for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In what’s becoming a bit of a tradition, the team walked into the lottery with high hopes and walked out with… well, the fifth overall pick.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Pirates drown Kyle Schwarber sorrows with one-year reliever deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for being a major player in free agency. In fact, they are known for being a notorious cheapskate — a franchise that looks to save every penny they could.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Sign Former All-Star Left-Handed Reliever
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed a major need on their pitching staff heading into the 2026 season in free agency. Jorge Castillo of ESPN reported that the Pirates and left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract for the 2026 season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
What will reliever Gregory Soto bring to the Pirates?
The Pirates are expected to sign reliever Gregory Soto.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Get Top-Five Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates found out when they'll pick in the 2026 MLB Draft after the Draft Lottery concluded at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
New pitching coach sets lofty goal for Pirates in 2026 and beyond
The Pittsburgh Pirates are working hard this offseason to improve the club’s roster. Pittsburgh missed the Major League Baseball playoffs once again in 2025, and has a new pitching coach to help the team return to the postseason in 2026.
Pete Alonso News / Bucs Dugout / December 9
Pirates reportedly “handing around” for Pete Alonso 
The Pirates missed out on one of baseball’s premier bats this week. NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber re-signed in Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million contract on Tuesday.
MLB 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.
Jorge Polanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Get Disappointing Update on Mariners' Jorge Polanco
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have pursued second baseman Jorge Polanco as one of their top free agents in an offseason they are aiming for better bats.
Ketel Marte News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
One Major Obstacle for Pirates' Pursuit of Ketel Marte
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly in the market, or at least a fit, for one of the top trade targets in Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who has many top suitors.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Pursuing Cubs Free Agent Utility Man
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after many different free agents this season, but recently are targeting a player who can feature at a number of positions.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Pirates rumors: The $120 million Kyle Schwarber offer that won’t be enough
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been busy this offseason putting out offers to free agents. Pittsburgh is on the hunt for some offense, to help out the pitching staff.
Kyle Schwarber News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Insider Suggests Proper Pirates Contract Offer for Kyle Schwarber
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in on one of the top free agents this offseason in Kyle Schwarber, who will command a hefty fee for his signature.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 9
Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-26 Offseason Wishlist
Following yet another 90-loss season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club enters the offseason with a long list of areas it needs to address. With the disappointing lack of urgency shown by the front office last winter, fans can only hope this offseason will be a different story.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Face Incredibly Important MLB Draft Lottery
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a massive few days down at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., this week, with the MLB Draft Lottery playing a role in their future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7
Pirates reportedly make impressive offer to Kyle Schwarber
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to put their money where their mouth is.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 7
Three potential landing spots if Padres trade Jake Cronenworth
Trading Cronenworth would cut payroll, which can then be put back into the team on the mound.
Johan Oviedo News / Just Baseball / December 6
What Does the Johan Oviedo Trade Mean for the Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their name in the headlines all offseason long, as rumors of increased spending and big-time acquisitions have filled the winter air.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
The Pirates Were Once Stocked with Middle Infield Prospects.
By the 2021 trade deadline, general manager Ben Cherington appeared to have his Pittsburgh Pirates well-stocked with middle infield prospects. He had just obtained Diego Castillo, Tucupita Marcano, and Hoy Park in trades.
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