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Pirates Have Big Shoes to Fill in Scouting Department

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their most important person in their scouting department and need to make a big decision going forward. Joe Doyle of OverSlot.com reported that the Washington Nationals are hiring Pirates director of amateur scouting in Justin Horowitz as an assistant general manager.

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Pirates Named Fit for Mariners Third Baseman

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a busy offseason and one player could serve as an important addition. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com ranked the 30 best free agents and had Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez at 12th.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 24

How Much Will Pirates Spend on Payroll in 2026?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have an important season ahead of them in 2026 and fans wonder if they'll see extra money spent in the offseason to address that.

Joey Bart News / Bucs Dugout / October 24

Pirates 2025 season in review: Catchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates catching unit in 2025 somehow experienced some improvement, but not in a way that polarized the position group, rather it may have become clear just how poor this group is.

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MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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.

Barry Bonds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 23

Pirates Prospect’s Streak Drawing Barry Bonds Comparison

PITTSBURGH — Barry Bonds finished his MLB career as one of the greatest hitters that ever played the game of baseball and one Pirates prospect is hitting just like him in a recent stretch.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 23

Taylor Ward and the Pirates Are a Match Made in Heaven

With one of the most exciting and talented rotations in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates had real pressure to take a significant step forward this season.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 22

Unpacking Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Bad Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the book on their 2025 season over three weeks ago, the final out at PNC Park on September 21st ushering in yet another quiet, premature autumn.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 22

Pirates' Paul Skenes Buys Livvy Dunne New Home Gift

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes may not be famous for his knowledge of housewarming gifts, but he showed girlfriend Livvy Dunne he's got quite the knack for it.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 22

Pirates Prospect Earns Arizona Fall League Honors

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect excelled in his past few games in the Arizona Fall League, earning recognition for his efforts. The Arizona Fall League recognized outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, playing for the Salt River Rafters, as their Hitter of the Week.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 21

Hall of Famer Doubts Paul Skenes' Future with Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best players in baseball in right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes, but there are doubts that they'll keep him for his entire career, especially from one Hall of Famer.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 21

Pirates Prospects Top Arizona Fall League Hitters

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had two of the best hitting prospects in the Arizona Fall League, which bodes well for the future. Baseball America named their top 10 hottest hitters in the Arizona Fall League and placed Pirates prospect duo Esmerlyn Valdez in first place and Tony Blanco Jr.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 21

Pirates Desperate for Offseason Upgrade at Critical Position

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have many areas of the roster they'll need to improve for 2026, but one position in particular is in most need compared to the others Pittsburgh doesn't have a starting left fielder for 2026, as Tommy Pham is out of a contract, after he signed a one year, $4.025 million deal ahead of the 2025 season.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 20

Pirates Legend Placed on Pittsburgh Walk of Fame

PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh honored some of the greatest people in the city's history, including one of the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates players.

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.

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Alexander Canario News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 20

Pirates Outfielder Gaining Experience in Dominican Winter League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in their first month of the offseason, but one player is currently taking more time to get better over the remainder of 2025.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 20

Pirates Prospect Continues Onslaught of Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates prospect has had an incredible campaign so far in the Arizona Fall League and put on their best performance in their most recent game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Pirates Should Be All Over This Minor League Free Agent

The 2026 offseason has begun for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and among the avenues they’ll pursue are minor league free agents. Back in my childhood (the 1960s and 1970s), it wasn’t unusual for Pittsburgh’s professional teams to seek out the opinions of media members for recommendations about players.

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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / October 5

Three offseason focal points for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' pitching did their part, posting a 3.76 ERA, the seventh-best mark in the majors. However, the lineup struggled more than expected, ranking last in the majors with a .665 OPS and a mere 583 runs scored.

Pirates make confusing decision to fire most successful coach

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 30