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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 19

Pirates Full Ryan O'Hearn Contract Details Revealed

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising signing in free agent Ryan O'Hearn, which was a change from how they normally do business. O'Hearn joined the Pirates officially on a two-year deal on Jan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 17

Ryan O'Hearn Discusses Building Pirates Winning Culture

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent this offseason looking for ways that will improve their roster and the addition of Ryan O'Hearn is one of those moves they hope will do that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates Predicted to Stay Active Through End of Offseason

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have already had a productive offseason so far, one of the better ones they've had in recent memory. The Pirates signed free agent slugger Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal, marking their first multi-year free agent signing since 2016 and position player free agent multi-year signing since 2015.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 14

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Has One Major Commonality with Manager

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally signed their marquee free agent signing this offseason in slugger Ryan O'Hearn, who should have a big role in the lineup next season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 13

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Reveals High Expectations For Himself

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans haven't had much to cheer about in recent years, but the addition of Ryan O'Hearn is definitely up there as one of the better moments, especially in the offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 11

Pirates Named Best Landing Spot for Top Free Agent

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates can still improve their roster this offseason with another big move, even after a strong winter so far. The Pirates signed free agent Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal on Jan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 11

Pirates Named Best Landing Spot for Top Free Agent

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates can still improve their roster this offseason with another big move, even after a strong winter so far. The Pirates signed free agent Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal on Jan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 10

Most Likely Defense Positions for Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally completed their top free agent signing this offseason in Ryan O'Hearn. O'Hearn joins the Pirates on a two-year, $29 million deal, which has another $1 million in incentives , which could make him $30 million.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 10

Pirates Reveal Ryan O'Hearn's Uniform Number

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their big free agent signing on Jan. 8 in slugger Ryan O'Hearn. The Pirates signed O'Hearn on a two-year, $29 million deal, which marks their second-biggest free agent deal in franchise history and the highest AAV for any free agent contract ever.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 9

Ryan O'Hearn Explains Why He Signed With Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally completed their big free agent signing of the offseason in slugger Ryan O'Hearn. The Pirates officially announced that they signed Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year deal on Jan.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 8

Pirates Make Corresponding Move After Ryan O'Hearn Signing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their signing of top free agent Ryan O'Hearn official on Jan. 9, inking the slugger to a two-year deal. O'Hearn brings with him three years of top play, including averaging around an .800 OPS and about 15 home runs per season, while also having experience at multiple positions defensively.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 8

Pirates Officially Sign Ryan O'Hearn

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally made their most important free agent signing official this offseason. The Pirates announced that they officially signed Ryan O'Hearn to the roster in a press release.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 7

How Pirates Should Approach Signing Eugenio Suárez

Having already made a few key additions to the team this offseason, there's a world where the Pittsburgh Pirates aren't done spending. With a guy like Eugenio Suárez on the market, it'd be silly not for Pittsburgh to look his way.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 5

Why Pirates Haven't Officially Signed Ryan O'Hearn Yet

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of their biggest free agent signings ever this offseason, as they build a team that can contend for the postseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 1

Three Logical Pirates Shortstop Trade Targets

For once, Pittsburgh Pirates fans actually have faith in their team making moves. It started with a three-team trade, then spiraled into a first multi-year free agent addition.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 29

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Celebrates Major Life Milestone

PITTSBURGH — Ryan O'Hearn joins the Pirates as one of the most important free agent signings in recent history and he's already making lifetime moments since doing so.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 27

Pirates Named Perfect Fit for Japanese Star

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some big moves this offseason, but there is still another that they would benefit greatly by making as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 26

Pirates Would Become Playoff Contenders With $72M Signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't seem to have much of a shot at making the playoffs again in 2026, but all of a sudden things are changing. Sure, they're in a super competitive division with the likes of the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, but there's no guarantee either of those two teams sits atop the NL Central once again this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 23

Reports: Pirates signing All-Star 1B Ryan O'Hearn

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed with All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on a two-year, $29 million contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in O’Hearn

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / June 10

From DFA to The ASG? Ryan O’Hearn’s Journey With the Orioles

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