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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.

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Konnor Griffin boosts Pirates in minor league rankings

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is one of the most intriguing players in minor league baseball, as he sits at number one in MLB.com’s top 100 prospect rankings.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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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 / 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.

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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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Bucs Dugout / January 28

Pirates Konnor Griffin named top prospect in baseball by ESPN

With Spring Training and the 2026 MLB season within sight, ESPN has released their list of the Top 100 MLB prospects for the upcoming season. Atop their list was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin, who has been touted as one of the best prospects in recent history.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / January 24