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On YouTubeNick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / December 19
Nick Gonzales changes jersey number for 2026 to honor Pirates legend 
If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 19
Wild Three-Team Trade Sends Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been trying to land a big bat all offseason, and they have finally got their man! While it is not quite as tantalizing as signing Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates have landed a 30-HR bat in Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19
Pirates close to trade for 2-time All-Star
The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently serious about trying to upgrade their roster this offseason. The Pirates are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, according to reports.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates Make Blockbuster Trade With Rays, Astros
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a big-time bat and they are having finally got that this offseason. Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that the Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros were nearing a three-team trade involving multiple players.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates' Double-A Affiliate Announces Paul Skenes Bobblehead
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is no stranger to a bobblehead giveaway and there will come another one in 2026 for fans to get. The Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced that they are doing their own Skenes bobblehead release.
Evan Sisk News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates' Evan Sisk Makes Uniform Number Change
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few players change their number ahead of the 2026 season, including one of their bullpen arms. Left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk changed his number to No.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 19
Pirates Urged to Pursue Free Agent Duo
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after free agent hitters this offseason, but still haven't landed any of those players yet. Some of these players chose other teams, in the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Josh Naylor, Pete Alonso and Jorge Polanco .
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff
The Pirates officially announced their coaching staff this morning. Most of the hirings had been previously reported, but the Bucs announced a few new additions.
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.
Brett Sullivan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Rockies, Brett Sullivan Agree To Minor League Contract
The Rockies are in agreement with catcher Brett Sullivan on a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 18
Pirates Add Five New Coaches for 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released their 2026 coaching staff, revealing five new hires to round out Don Kelly's team. Kelly stressed the importance of baseball knowledge and devotion to taking the team to the next level when it came to these hiring decisions, expressing confidence in the staff he has assembled.
Davis Wendzel News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Pirates To Sign Davis Wendzel To Minor League Deal
The Pirates and infielder Davis Wendzel have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Boras Corporation client gets an invite to big league spring training and would make $850K if in the majors.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
Pirates need to hit trade market as they get slapped with brutal ‘Pirates-maids’ label
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an earnest attempt at improving, even being involved in the Kyle Schwarber free agency sweepstakes. But the fact Schwarber didn’t choose the Pirates is indicative of how the franchise is currently viewed.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 18
Pirates Number Change Signals Potential Jersey Retirement
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many legendary players don the black and gold and represent the team as some of the best athletes the sports has ever seen.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 18
Pirates looking to sign top Japanese talent
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made it clear that they want to spend big during the offseason to improve their offense that finished dead last in runs scored in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 17
Pirates linked to $74 million All-Star in free agency
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly spoken to some of the league’s top free agents this off-season about joining their team. While they have struck out on Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates are still able to sign a strong free agent.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17
Top Free Agent Pirates Should Go After
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made their big free agent signing yet, but there's still one main option they should target this offseason.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17
Pirates' Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne Visit Disney World
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne have made sure that they've had a great offseason, especially trying new things. Skenes and Dunne a wild 2025, with Skenes winning the National League Cy Young Award and Dunne featured on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine and explored more ventures in the business world.
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17
Pirates' Mitch Keller Trade Market Outlook After Winter Meetings
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is one player that has dominated rumors on whether he'll go out in a trade this offseason or not.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17
Pirates Fans Are Being Told to Become Dodgers Followers
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have suffered greatly for more than three decades now and it' s unknown if they'll have sustained success in the fufure.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 17
MLB insider slams the Pirates for “fake” Free Agency
Jim Bowden of The Athletic wrote about his takeaways from the Winter Meetings and what he learned from the busiest time of the offseason. He deemed the Pirates as not serious spenders and that the offers they made for Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber were simply just eye-wash.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 11
Getting To Know the Pirates’ Latest 40-Man Additions
Back in mid-November, the Pittsburgh Pirates began their preparations for this year’s Rule 5 draft by protecting seven players. In all honesty, the Pirates had many players who deserved serious consideration for a 40-man spot, but not many anticipated seven protections.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Pirates 'In On' Free Agents; Here’s the Reality About How Serious They Are
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been connected to numerous free agents in what is described as a different kind of offseason. General manager Ben Cherington is on record as saying he has more payroll flexibility this offseason than he’s ever had as Pirates GM.
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / December 9
Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation
All their flirtation with Schwarber should have done was raise the bar for them to do something meaningful this offseason.
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