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On YouTubeKonnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Honored for Defensive Play
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin dominated at the plate this past season, but also showed his defensive prowess as well. The Pirates named Griffin as the Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year, honoring the best defensive player in their minor league system.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31
Pirates Re-Sign Pitcher to New Deal
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't done much in the way of offseason contract negotiations yet, but will bring back one pitcher for 2026. Ari Alexander reported that right-handed pitcher Jarod Bayless agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Pirates for next season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31
Pirates Prospect Blasts Impressive HR in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most exciting prospects in the Arizona Fall League and he showed exactly why fans can't wait to see him play next season.
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30
Should the Pirates Trade Mitch Keller?
With the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 season in the rearview mirror, the franchise faces a pivotal offseason decision that could define its trajectory for years to come: whether to keep veteran starting pitcher Mitch Keller or trade him in an attempt to address the team's most glaring weakness.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30
Pirates Honor Bubba Chandler for 2025 Campaign
PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler is one of the most exciting, young pitchers in baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates made sure they recognized him for his most recent season.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30
Pirates Award Top Honor to Konnor Griffin
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin and made sure they recognized him for his great 2025 season. The Pirates named Griffin the Honus Wagner Player of the Year, given to the best player in their minor league system.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 30
Pirates 2025 season in review: Relievers 
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen had some pleasant surprises in 2025, which led to a quick turnaround and a better outlook going into this season than last.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 29
50 Years Ago, an Incredible PR Blunder: Pirates Fire Prince, King
October 30, 1975: In a public relations blunder that reverberates today, Pirates broadcasters Bob Prince and Nellie King were fired. It was a joint decision by the Pittsburgh Pirates, KDKA Radio, which carried the Pirates’ games, and Iron City Beer, the main sponsor for the broadcasts.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Pirates Announce Paul Skenes News After Second Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a losing record for the seventh consecutive season in 2025, despite the efforts of right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes.
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 / October 29
Pirates Could See Huge Boost From New Pitching Coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy as their new pitching coach, a move driven by the team's desire to elevate a promising young staff to the next level.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 29
Konnor Griffin Receives Praise From Fellow Top Pirates Prospect
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has earned praise from around baseball and especially from a fellow top prospect in the organization.
MLB News / Bucs Dugout / October 28
Pirates hire longtime Astros coach Bill Murphy as new pitching coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found their next pitching coach. According to multiple reports, the Pirates have hired Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy to become the new leader of the Bucs pitching staff.
Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / October 28
Analyst proposes Paul Skenes trade that will make Pirates fans laugh
Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors ever since he was named the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Baseball
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 28
Pirates Prospect Suffers Injury in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their prospects in the Arizona Fall League currently out with an injury. Esmerlyn Valdez, playing with the Salt River Rafters, left in the game vs.
Sammy Stafura News / Bucs Dugout / October 28
Pirates prospect update: Shortstop Sammy Stafura
On this edition of the Pirates’ prospect update series, we take a look at one of the new faces in Pittsburgh’s farm system, shortstop Sammy Stafura. Stafura was acquired in the Ke’Bryan Hayes trade that saw Pittsburgh’s third baseman swap the black and yellow for red white, as he landed in Cincinnati at the trade deadline.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 28
Report: Pirates Hiring World Series Champion Pitching Coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hire Bill Murphy, who held the same position with the Houston Astros, as their pitching coach. Chandler Rome of The Athletic broke the news, based on several sources.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27
Pirates to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for same role
The Pirates are expected to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy for the same position, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pittsburgh had a vacancy after former pitching coach Oscar Marin did not have his contract renewed.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Pirates Make Paul Skenes Announcement
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2025 season with a 71–91 record, landing in last place in the NL Central. As the future of the franchise remains uncertain, the team still has right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes on the active roster.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21
Padres interview Brian Esposito for managerial job
The Padres’ managerial search has reached the interview stage, as The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that the club spoke with bench coach Brian Esposito on Monday.
Oneil Cruz News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
Why Elly De La Cruz Needs to Stay at Shortstop
Like many young stars, Elly De La Cruz has faced criticism regarding his defense. The 23-year-old shortstop is the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Reds. He just wrapped up his third big league season, where the Reds made the postseason for the first time since 2020, but were quickly bounced in the Wild Card round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20
Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League season is nearing its midpoint, with several standouts making their MLB teams notice.
Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17
Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes share photos from their Italy vacation
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne seem to be enjoying the offseason. Skenes recently wrapped up what was a Cy Young-caliber season for him but another disappointing year for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who finished 71-91 and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / October 16
Six Takeaways From the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 season chasing an October appearance for the first time since 2015. With a new and exciting, young core, their pursuit of the postseason seemed to be in reach with a little offensive help.
Dennis Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11
Will Pirates trade reliever coming off career year in 2025?
The Pirates aren’t intentionally rebuilding, but they’re coming off a 71-91 season that represented a step back from their consecutive 76-win campaigns before that. Should the Pirates view this offseason as a sell-high opportunity?
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