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Paul Skenes pitches against Livvy Dunne during batting practice

Paul Skenes will be pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic next month. In the meantime, he’s been staying active throwing batting practice against… Livvy Dunne?

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Pirates Relief Pitcher Playing for Dominican Republic in WBC

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have Spring Training in less than two weeks, with one pitcher arriving earlier than expected. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Dennis Santana will pitch for Team Dominican Republic in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, the organization announced .

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1

Pirates’ Paul Skenes has a new pitch, and it’s called ‘The Sleeper’

Paul Skenes is already one of the most fearsome pitchers in the league. The Pittsburgh Pirates star is an incredible talent on the mound. With precise control, blazing speed, and an unmatched arsenal of pitches, the 2025 NL Cy Young winner is well on his way to becoming a powerhouse in the league.

Justin Lawrence News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 1

Why Pirates' Justin Lawrence Can't Play at World Baseball Classic

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few players that will represent their country at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, but one pitcher that could do so isn't able to participate.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 1

Pirates Sign Former Mets Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't just making signature signings at the major league level, but also doing so amongst their minor leagues as well.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 31

Top Free Agent 'Absolutely' a Possibility for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a few big moves this offseason, but none over the month of January. The three-team trade that landed second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-handed relief pitcher Mason Montgomery from the Tampa Bay Rays took place on Dec.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 31

Pirates New Slugger Wants Andrew McCutchen Back

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen are still at odds at this point of the offseason, an undesirable position for players on the team and fans of the ballclub.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 31

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Receives Surprising 2026 Ranking

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz is coming off a disappointing 2025 season, but there's expectations that he'll get back to where people expect him in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 31

Pirates Reliever Featuring in World Baseball Classic

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until Spring Training starts and one player is readying for more than just the upcoming season.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 30

Andrew McCutchen Meets with Pirates' Owner

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks before the beginning of players reporting down to Spring Training, but one key player from last year is not on the roster.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 30

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Ready for Starter Role

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong starting rotation and Braxton Ashcraft is one of those pitchers who will likely serve a role in that.

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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.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 30

Pirates' Paul Skenes Looks Ready for Spring Training

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes is less than two weeks away before he comes to Spring Training and he looks like he's ready to go.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / January 30

Finding the Pirates One Last Bat to Complete Their New Lineup

Throughout the offseason, several teams have been very active in adding new pieces to their 2026 rosters. Among big spenders like the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made various significant additions to their offense.

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Antwone Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 30

Pirates Prospect Pitching in World Baseball Classic

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until pitchers report for Spring Training, with one of their hurlers readying for a different competition.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 30

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Training With Former Gold Glove Award Winner

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz spent his first full season in center field with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025 and is currently working towards getting better this winter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 29

Pirates Farm System Ranking Points to Better Things Ahead

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for an important season in 2026 and will need some of their young talent to come through and perform.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 29

Pirates President Confirms The Goal for 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates front office set big goals for themselves this offseason and they went out and added to the roster to make it one ready for 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 29

Pirates Prospect Snubbed From MLB Pipeline List

PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top farm system with many top players, but not all players are seen as equal amongst their peers. The Pirates placed five players on the newest MLB Pipeline top 100 prospects list ahead of the 2026 season, tied for the fourth-most of any team.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 29

Pirates' Paul Skenes Could Debut New Pitch in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes has dominated opposing hitters at the plate since making his MLB debut, but he's still looking to improve going into 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 28

Pirates Pitching Prospect Named Rookie of the Year Candidate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better farm systems in all of baseball and players ready to make a serious impact in 2026. The Pirates have the likes of top prospect Konnor Griffin and top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler with both potentially making big contributions in 2026 at the major league level.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 28

Pirates' Endy Rodriguez Addresses Injury Recovery

PITTSBURGH — Endy Rodríguez was once one of the most important prospects for the Pirates, but recent years have put him on the periphery of the roster and at his position.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

ESPN ranks Pirates’ Konnor Griffin in own tier with eye-opening mash-up comparison

There has been a lot of buzz this Major League Baseball offseason about Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. The shortstop is now getting another honor, as an ESPN report ranks Griffin in a tier all by himself.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25

The Pirates’ Rotation Options

Pittsburgh has spent the majority of the offseason focused on hitting. For a club that finished dead last in scoring last season, the approach makes sense. The Pirates parted with a pair of young starters to acquire more bats.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Andrew McCutchen calls out Pirates for snubbing him

Andrew McCutchen is not happy with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a lack of acknowledgement before the potential end of his career. Some Pirates fans were not happy that McCutchen, who is currently a free agent, has not been re-signed by the Pirates and was not in attendance for the team’s offseason fan event on Saturday.