With January 4 rapidly approaching, the Pittsburgh Pirates know they will soon find out the fate of Kazuma Okamoto. The Japanese sensation has just a few days remaining to put pen to paper and get his physical done.
All of a sudden, the national media is all in on the Pittsburgh Pirates . ESPN dropped their bold predictions article ahead of the 2026 season, and there were quite a few insiders who are extremely high on this team.
When it comes to bold predictions, it doesn't get much more bold than this. The Pittsburgh Pirates know they have a shortstop problem, but the solution could be waiting for them in Double A.
It has been an absolute joy getting to see Andrew McCutchen rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 after playing elsewhere for five seasons. McCutchen has
With the reigning Cy Young pitcher and a boatload of new players joining the team, it may finally be time for the Pittsburgh Pirates to make the playoffs.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a poor, 71-91 record in 2025, good for last in the National League Central Division and the fifth worst in baseball.
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes heads into his third season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 and decided that the New Year brings one major change to his look.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have little time remaining in their quest for landing Kazuma Okamoto before his signing period ends. The Pirates have made their push, showing interest when the Yomiuri Giants of NPB posted him in November and have held virtual meetings with Okamoto and his team.
Following another depressing season in Pittsburgh, the Pirates entered this offseason dead set on adding legitimate pieces to the roster and changing the narrative surrounding this team.
When Paul Skenes came to the Pittsburgh Pirates , the talk was never around how Skenes could be an asset to the team long-term. Instead, many were wondering who he was going to end up with and for how much.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates could still add a big time bat to their lineup next season and have been linked with one of the top remaining free agents.
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.
Jake Mangum was recently traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending his first big-league season with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old played in 118 games and had 405 at-bats on the year.
The Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced the signing of outfielder Alexander Canario earlier this month. He had been non-tendered by the Pirates at the end of the season.
Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen has had quite the career. Most of it has been with the Pittsburgh Pirates , a team that decided to re-invest in him during the 2023 season.
While the addition of Kazuma Okamoto would certainly shake things up, that's still just a fever dream. Rumors are swirling now more than ever, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have to put their best foot forward even if they aren't able to land the Japanese sensation .
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recently acquired an outfielder who can't get enough of his new city. Jake Mangum joined the Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade on Dec.
The Pittsburgh Pirates added to their pitching staff this offseason in a three-team trade with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. Former starting pitcher, Mason Montgomery, has been adjusting to his new role in the bullpen.
The winter winds blow cold across the Allegheny, carrying with them the familiar scent of damp earth and deferred hope. For the faithful fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates, New Year’s Eve is less about celebration and more about a quiet, stubborn renewal of a promise: maybe this year will be different.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in Paul Skenes, but have not always supported him when needed. The most frustrating lack of support comes on offense, as the Pirates have simply not scored enough runs during Skenes' starts, which have ended in frustrating results for the 23-year old star.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big-time trade with the Tampa Bay Rays that bolstered their lineup, but also addressed a need in the bullpen.
The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally managed to snap their own streak of tightness. Word broke on Tuesday that the Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn in free agency.
It was almost a month ago that the Pirates were first linked to Kazuma Okamoto, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich reported that Okamoto