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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.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 29

Pirates could make another trade before Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been busy this offseason in both free agency and the trade market. The team signed designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and traded for Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, improving their offense.

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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.

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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 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 28

Where Pirates Stand in Eugenio Suárez Race

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made additions to their lineup this offseason and are still looking to make another, with Eugenio Suárez a top option for them.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 27

Insider Pushes Pirates to Re-Sign Andrew McCutchen

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen have generally been together at this point of the offseason in recent years, but there's no guarantee the franchise star returns for 2026.

Isaac Mattson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 27

Pirates Pitcher Eyes Next Step in Evolution

Surrounded by reporters and cameras during PiratesFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center last week, reliever Isaac Mattson exuded a quiet confidence.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 27

Pirates labeled among winners of offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to break their drought of over a decade of not playing in the postseason in 2026. They certainly helped their chances with some free agency and trades this offseason.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 27

Pirates Star Becomes Latest Player to Join World Baseball Classic

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have Spring Training beginning soon, but some players have bigger dreams on their mind before the season starts. Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz will represent Team Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic this spring, according to insider Francys Romero .

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.

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Pirates Named Breakout Team in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans haven't seen their team achieve much in more than a decade, but this upcoming season might be the one they finally get back to winning ways.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 27

Pirates Have Top 10 Second Baseman in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some great additions this offseason, but one of their new players is amongst the best at their position. The Pirates landed second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays on Dec.

Andrew McCutchen News / Bucs Dugout / January 26

Andrew McCutchen responds to his Pirates future, wants to return next season

There’s no denying the impact, love, and legacy that Andrew McCutchen has left on the Pirates and the region. The 2013 NL MVP brought winning baseball back to Pittsburgh and may one day have his No.

Kyle Nicolas News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 26

Pirates Pitcher Potentially Featuring in World Baseball Classic

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting ready for Spring Training, which starts in the next couple of weeks, but some players have other dreams on their mind.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 26

Pirates Predicted to Trade for Phillies Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a solid outfield heading into next season, but one that can always use additions. The Pirates have Oneil Cruz in center field and Bryan Reynolds in right field, both players who are looking for bounce back seasons in 2026.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin claims top spot in Keith Law’s 2026 prospect rankings

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have fresh reason to believe. Now, Konnor Griffin sits atop Keith Law’s 2026 rankings, placing the Pirates prospect at the center of the MLB prospects spotlight.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 26

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Stun at Cy Young Award Dinner

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes had a big-time honor bestowed upon him this past weekend, with girlfriend Livvy Dunne right next to him.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Snowmageddon: Reliving Four Pirates Games Played in Snow and Cold

The dangerously frigid weather and relentless snow sweeping Pittsburgh this weekend bring to mind Pirates games played in wintry weather. Not to the extremes we’re seeing today, mind you.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / January 25

2025 MLB Farm Review: Pittsburgh Pirates

Heading into 2026, the Pirates boast one of the best farm systems in all of baseball. Part of the reason why that is the case is that Pittsburgh’s organization includes two of the best young players in baseball today, plus others who make it one of the deepest in Major League Baseball, as well.

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.