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Pirates Protect Top Prospect Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make decisions on who they protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline and made sure that one of their best prospects isn't available for other teams to take.

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Pirates linked to top free agent by analyst

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the other 29 MLB teams are looking at free agents to sign from across the league. The Pirates have notoriously been one of the more frugal teams in free agency, but that may change this year.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Pirates have an interest in Kyle Schwarber

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he had “more [financial] flexibility than we’ve had in other offseasons I’ve been in Pittsburgh,” and subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40MM mark with their spending plans this winter.

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Josh Naylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Pirates rumors: The ‘most exciting’ move planned after Josh Naylor bid fails

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue the search to end their Major League Baseball Playoffs drought. Pittsburgh is working this offseason to assemble some talent to help improve the team’s batting statistics.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18

Pirates Giving Star Prospect Opening Day Roster Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best prospects in baseball and may have him on the Opening Day roster for next season. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Pirates are "strongly considering" giving Konnor Griffin the opportunity to win the starting shortstop spot ahead of Opening Day in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Pirates rumors: Paul Skenes’ ‘hidden gem’ of a teammate named as trade candidate

The Pittsburgh Pirates are searching for pieces this offseason that will help lift the club. Pittsburgh hasn’t made the Major League Baseball Playoffs since 2015, and the club just suffered yet another losing season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 18

Pirates Have Big Roster Decisions Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a busy offseason with important moves throughout, which include who they protect or don't protect before the Rule 5 Draft.

Cam Devanney News / Bucs Dugout / November 18

Cam Devanney signs with Hanshin Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Cam Devanney, who came over to the club from the Kansas City Royals in the Adam Frazier deal, has made the decision to leave the Bucs, signing a deal with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency, Closing the Book on Pirates Trades

Recently, several minor leaguers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system who were acquired in “prospect” trades have quietly declared free agency. In some cases, it closes the book on some of the trades made by general manager Ben Cherington.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17

Pirates Named Fit for Padres Top 30 Free Agent

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need hitters to make their 2026 season a competitive one and they could go after one of the best of this generation in free agency.

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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.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17

Paul Skenes Reacts to Pirates New Pitching Coach

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes is already preparing for his third season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, but he'll have a new pitching coach for this campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 17

Pat McAfee, Pirates Fans Call Out Bob Nutting During GameDay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates fanbase hasn't seen much success over the past three decades and there is one person they show that anger towards, even outside of team events.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 16

Pirates Infielder Signs for Japanese Team

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates infielder won't return next season, taking their talents overseas for 2026. Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Pirates infielder Cam Devanney signed for the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Josh Bell News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 16

Final Josh Bell Trade Piece Departs Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw the final player of the trade for Josh Bell leave the franchise, marking the end of one of their worst trades in recent history Francys Romero reported that the Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean to a minor league contract, as he was a free agent.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pirates Fans Fly Plane Demanding Team Sale at College GameDay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may not play in the middle of November, but that doesn't stop fans from showing their anger towards ownership. ESPN College GameDay came to Pittsburgh for the No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pat McAfee Slams Pirates Ownership on College GameDay

PITTSBURGH —Bob Nutting has received his fair share of criticism over the years and Pat McAfee made sure that he shared his thoughts about the Pittsburgh Pirates owner.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 15

Pat McAfee calls out Pirates’ unwillingness to spend money

As Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the NL Cy Young award, there has been massive speculation in the baseball world about the team finally spending money to build around the star.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 15

Pirates Hire Familiar Face as Third Base Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates found their new third base coach for next season, bringing back a name that fans may remember. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates hired Tony Beasley as their third base coach for 2026.

Kristopher Negron News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Pirates hire Kristopher Negron, Tony Beasley to coaching staff

The Pirates will be hiring Kristopher Negron as their new bench coach and Tony Beasley as the third base coach, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negron has been on the Mariners’ coaching staff for the last four seasons, while Beasley returns to the Pirates organization after spending over a decade with the Rangers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Rumors of Increased Pirates Spending Might Not Be as Crazy as You Think

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is ready to go on a spending spree to improve his 2026 team. This, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal, in an interview with Foul Territory.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / November 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award

A recent report claimed that current Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes "wants to play for" the New York Yankees, in part because Skenes has "no confidence the Pirates ever are going to win" with him in their rotation.

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Ben Cherington News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Pirates could commit $30M-$40M in 2026 payroll this offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately in need of offense to support an excellent young pitching staff. General manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that the front office has “more flexibility than they’ve had in [any] other offseasons” since he was hired going into the 2020 season.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / November 12