Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_avoid_arbitration_with_oneil_cruz/s1_17673_43304408'>Pirates Avoid Arbitration With Oneil Cruz</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to make sure they had <a href="/mlb/players/oneil_cruz/588290">Oneil Cruz</a> back for 2026 and they have officially done so. The Pirates and <a href="/mlb/players/oneil_cruz/588290">Oneil Cruz</a> agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal for 2026, as they avoided arbitration, according to Robert Murray of FanSided .

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_avoid_arbitration_with_star_reliever/s1_17673_43304286'>Pirates Avoid Arbitration with Star Reliever</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have important dealings with arbitration-eligible players ahead of the deadline and made sure they brought back one of their most crucial relief pitchers for 2026.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_see_slight_increase_in_power_rankings/s1_17673_43303951'>Pirates See Slight Increase In Power Rankings</a></h2>

When looking at the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates , sitting at No. 23 in the power rankings isn't too bad. The team would certainly love to be higher, especially after the moves they've made this offseason, but soon enough they'll be able to prove everyone wrong on the field.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/rays_claim_tsung_che_cheng/s1_13237_43303414'>Rays Claim Tsung-Che Cheng</a></h2>

The Rays announced Thursday morning that they have claimed infielder <a href="/mlb/players/tsung_che_cheng/773499">Tsung-Che Cheng</a> off waivers from the Pirates. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/how_good_could_pirates_seth_hernandez_be_in_2026/s1_17673_43303026'>How Good Could Pirates' Seth Hernandez Be in 2026?</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great farm system and one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball in Seth Hernandez. The Pirates took Hernandez with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and signed him for $7.25 million, with the slot value at $7,558,600, making it an underslot signing of $308,600.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_brandon_lowe_makes_hilarious_admission_on_potentially_hitting_home_run_into_allegheny_river/s1_17115_43303197'>Pirates’ Brandon Lowe makes hilarious admission on potentially hitting home run into Allegheny River</a></h2>

Newly acquired second baseman <a href="/mlb/players/brandon_lowe/545405">Brandon Lowe</a> is already making a splash in Pittsburgh, not just for his two-time All-Star resume but for his fun, easygoing take on his new home stadium at the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/japanese_pitcher_pirates_should_now_go_after/s1_17673_43302624'>Japanese Pitcher Pirates Should Now Go After</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong pitching staff for next season and a good bullpen that makes them a contender for the postseason. Right-handed pitchers like <a href="/mlb/players/justin_lawrence/588350">Justin Lawrence</a> , <a href="/mlb/players/isaac_mattson/688022">Isaac Mattson</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/carmen_mlodzinski/906708">Carmen Mlodzinski</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/dennis_santana/543512">Dennis Santana</a> had great seasons out of the bullpen for the Pirates in 2025.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/first_pirates_paul_skenes_funko_pop_released/s1_17673_43302625'>First Pirates' Paul Skenes Funko Pop Released</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/paul_skenes/908181">Paul Skenes</a> is one of the most recongizable faces in baseball and amongst all of sports in the United States.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/os_claim_former_top_prospect_marco_luciano_off_waivers_from_pirates/s1_17044_43300272'>O's claim former top prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from Pirates</a></h2>

The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/marco_luciano/894044">Marco Luciano</a>, a former top minor league prospect, off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. In other

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_25_greatest_pitching_seasons_from_the_modern_mlb_era/s1__42965351'>The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_biggest_lineup_question_mark_revealed/s1_17673_43300083'>Pirates' Biggest Lineup Question Mark Revealed</a></h2>

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had an alarmingly productive offseason considering their reputation for doing nothing, and yet another promising target might be headed their way if they play their cards right.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/orioles_claim_marco_luciano/s1_13237_43299358'>Orioles Claim Marco Luciano</a></h2>

The Orioles have claimed outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/marco_luciano/894044">Marco Luciano</a> off waivers from the Pirates, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are just a few weeks away from the start of Spring Training in Bradenton, so it’s time to wonder what the team will look like for the 2026 MLB season.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/one_pirates_prospect_who_could_rise_in_the_rankings/s1_17673_43298589'>One Pirates Prospect Who Could Rise in the Rankings</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top farm system, with some fantastic players that symbolize the future of the franchise. <a href="/mlb/players/konnor_griffin/912652">Konnor Griffin</a> became the top prospect in baseball last season after the Pirates took him out of high school with the ninth overall pick in 2024 and could serve as the Pirates' starting shortstop for Opening Day .

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_could_land_free_agent_reliever/s1_17673_43297940'>Pirates Could Land Free Agent Reliever</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong bullpen last season, but are still looking for options in free agency. The Pirates already signed veteran left-handed relief pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/gregory_soto/543536">Gregory Soto</a> to a one-year, $7.75 million deal on Dec.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/how_pirates_should_approach_signing_eugenio_surez/s1_17673_43297574'>How Pirates Should Approach Signing Eugenio Suárez</a></h2>

Having already made a few key additions to the team this offseason, there's a world where the Pittsburgh Pirates aren't done spending. With a guy like Eugenio Suárez on the market, it'd be silly not for Pittsburgh to look his way.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/brandon_lowe_ryan_ohearn_additions_help_pirates_address_key_issue/s1_17673_43297575'>Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn Additions Help Pirates Address Key Issue</a></h2>

While Pittsburgh Pirates fans were thrilled with the additions of <a href="/mlb/players/brandon_lowe/545405">Brandon Lowe</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/ryan_ohearn/483517">Ryan O'Hearn</a>, they may not have realized just how big these additions were.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been firing on all cylinders this offseason in order to strengthen what was a last place offense in 2025. The acquisition of <a href="/mlb/players/brandon_lowe/545405">Brandon Lowe</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/jake_mangum/902874">Jake Mangum</a> and the signing of Ryan O’Hearn already puts them in a much better spot ahead of the 2026 season.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/with_okamoto_off_the_table_pirates_pivot_to_other_third_base_options/s1_17200_43296880'>With Okamoto Off the Table, Pirates Pivot to Other Third Base Options</a></h2>

Now that Kuzama Okamoto has said sayonara to playing in Pittsburgh, the Pirates now turn to other third base options. It’s unknown how seriously Okamoto considered signing with the Pirates.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_jared_jones_sends_message_to_paul_skenes_after_off_field_move/s1_17615_43296582'>Pirates' Jared Jones Sends Message to Paul Skenes After Off-Field Move</a></h2>

The Pittsburgh Pirates had another disappointing year in 2025, missing out on the MLB playoffs for the 10th straight season. Even so, there are bright spots giving fans hope as the club looks to take a meaningful step forward in 2026, particularly because of the team’s young starting pitchers.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/football_made_pirates_jake_mangum_better_baseball_player/s1_17673_43294491'>Football Made Pirates' Jake Mangum Better Baseball Player</a></h2>

PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/jake_mangum/902874">Jake Mangum</a> has played baseball almost his entire life, but his family background makes that quite a feat.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_interested_in_veteran_slugger_eugenio_suarez/s1_13237_43286867'>Pirates interested in veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez</a></h2>

The Pirates have already added several new bats to their lineup, but the team isn’t done in its search for more offense.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/playing_gm_4_moves_to_complete_the_pittsburgh_pirates_offseason/s1_17194_43275760'>Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Offseason</a></h2>

Following another depressing season in Pittsburgh, the Pirates entered this offseason dead set on adding legitimate pieces to the roster and changing the narrative surrounding this team.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/pirates_looking_to_make_another_significant_addition/s1_13132_43232094'>Pirates looking to make another significant addition</a></h2>

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