Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 15

Pirates 2026 season in review: Best of the prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a top-15 farm system in baseball after opening up the year as the preseason third-best farm system in Major League Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Five Best Pirates Wins of 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of their better seasons in 2026 and achieved some fantastic wins throughout. The Pirates finished 82-80 in 2026, marking their first winning season since 2018, and just the fifth in the past 34 years.

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The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

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.

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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 14

Pirates Star Named Gold Glove Finalist

Pittsburgh Pirates star Brandon Lowe and utility man Jared Triolo are both in the running for a prestigious award. Rawlings has announced the Gold Glove finalists for the 2026 season at each position group in both the American and National Leagues.

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.

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

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.

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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 12

Former Pirates Playing in NLCS and ALCS

The Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on the postseason for an 11th-straight year, but several of their former players are still in the running for a World Series title this fall.

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.

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

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

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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.

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