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Pirates Infielder Playing in Dominican Winter League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in their third week of the offseason, but some of their players are still working on their game and playing in other leagues.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Pirates Prospect Keeps Homering in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect has continued his incredible play in the Arizona Fall League in his latest game. Esmerlyn Valdez, playing for

Clint Frazier News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Former Player Jokingly Begs Not to be Traded to Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have served as one of the worst teams in baseball in the past three decades and one former MLB player joked about his lack of desire to play for them.

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Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16

Pirates Outfielder Named Top Trade Piece

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a long offseason ahead of them and with one of their players seen as a top commodity on the trade market. Joel Ruter of Bleacher Report wrote an article titled, "Top 25 MLB Trade Chips Big Board For the 2025-26 Offseason", and placed Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz at 12th on his list.

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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.

Tommy Pham News / Bucs Dugout / October 16

Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham named Rawlings Gold Glove finalist

Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham is a finalist for significant defensive hardware throughout the National League. On Wednesday, Rawlings announced that Pham is a finalist for the 2025 Gold Glove Award in left field.

Ryan Kreidler News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Twins claim utilityman Ryan Kreidler off waivers

The Minnesota Twins announced that utilityman Ryan Kreidler has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates. Pittsburgh designated Kreidler for assignment two days ago.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Pirates Infielder Named Gold Glove Finalist

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates infielder had a great season with their glove and earned recognition for their play. Rawling Sports named Jared Triolo as a Gold Glove Award finalist for the National League as a utility player.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 15

Pirates Outfielder Named Gold Glove Finalist

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder received plaudits for his fielding throughout the 2025 season. Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham earned a spot as one of three finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in left field for the National League, along with Kyle Stowers of the Miami Marlins and Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Pirates Prospect Underrated in Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a prospect in the Arizona Fall League that many fans don't even know is playing currently. Catcher Axiel Plaz

Oneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / October 14

Should Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for another long offseason where they need to evaluate their team and progress going into the 2026 season. After winning just 71 games this past season, the Pirates should look to see how they can improve the team and move off of players that are not.

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The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Three Arbitration-Eligible Players the Pirates Should Ignore

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make tough decisions on how they deal with their arbitration-eligible players, but there are some players they should consider non-tendering.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 14

Pirates Starting Pitcher Named Top Trade Target

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a crucial 2026 season and an offseason where they may move on from one of their longest-serving veterans. Right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller just completed his seventh season with the Pirates, making him the second-longest tenured player for the team, just behind outfielder Bryan Reynolds .

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 14

Pirates 2025 season in review: Outfielders

The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield, as it stands going into the 2025-26 offseason, is arguably just as bad as the infield from an offensive standpoint. Corner outfield was a significant issue going into the 2025 season, and they didn’t address it until the closing days of the offseason, bringing in 37-year-old Tommy Pham for $4 million.

Ryan Kreidler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates Designate Outfielder for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster moves, which saw them place one of their outfielders on waivers. The Pirates designated outfielder Ryan Kreidler for assignment, as they claimed Will Robertson off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox, making room on the 40-man roster, according to the transactions log .

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates Fans Celebrate Milestone World Series Anniversary

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates played in one of the greatest editions of the World Series in MLB history and fans still honor it to this day. Pirates fans gathered at the site of the center field wall of Forbes Field in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh on Oct.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates Prospect Named Top Arizona Fall League Performer

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few of their prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League and one has stood out amongst the rest with his performance early on.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Return to LSU

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne returned back to LSU, where they first met. Skenes and Dunne both went

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 12

Four Great Andrew McCutchen Moments for Pirates in 2025

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen just celebrated his 39th birthday and finished his 12th season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which had some excellent moments throughout.

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 / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Pirates Face Decision on Arbitration-Eligible Catcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates have nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, the most interesting of whom is catcher Joey Bart. On Monday, Matt Swartz of MLB Trade Rumors released his salary projections for these nine.

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.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30