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Pirates Named Dark Horse for Free Agent Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need to make improvements to their roster ahead of the 2026 season and one pitcher could do just that. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report wrote about 25 top free agents and one dark horse suitor for each player this offseason.

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Three Pirates Prospects That Should Debut in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better farm systems in all of baseball and some of the top prospects in the game, some of whom could make an impact next season.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

Pirates Prospect Crushes HR in Arizona Fall League Debut

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect, who showed off their power throughout the 2025 season, did so again in his Arizona Fall League debut. Esmerlyn Valdez started in right field for the Salt River Rafters in their first game vs.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Named in Potential Trade

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make many moves this offseason, but could potentially move center fielder Oneil Cruz. Cruz struggled last season for the Pirates, slashing .200/.298/.378 for an OPS of .676, with 94 hits in 478 at-bats, 20 home runs, 18 doubles, three triples, 38 stolen bases on 43 attempts and 64 walks to 178 strikeouts.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 8

Pirates 2025 season in review: Infielders

The Pittsburgh Pirates infield group of 2025 saw a fair amount of turnover, but overall was a mostly solid group defensively. For the past couple of seasons the Pirates have been lacking a real first baseman, but last December they made the move to acquire Spencer Horwitz, who should be the future of the position for the team.

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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.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7

Pirates Prospect Gives Back to High School

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect made sure that he started his offseason by giving back to his high school. Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson, who played for Benjamin E.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7

Pirates Triple-A Affiliate 2026 Schedule Revealed

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, revealed their schedule for the 2026 International League season. Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7

Pirates Ranked Amongst Worst Positioned Teams for 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished amongst the worst teams in the MLB in 2025 and they're may not be much hope for next season either, according to one national writer.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 7

Pirates Pitching Duo Named Amongst Top Rookies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had some strong performances from their rookies in 2025, especially from their pitching staff. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report named his top 50 rookies in the MLB in 2025 and placed both Pirates right-handed pitchers in there in Braxton Ashcraft at No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 6

Pirates' Paul Skenes Fires Up Top Prospect Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the best pitcher in baseball in Paul Skenes and the best prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin, giving them high expectations for the future.

Carlson Reed News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 6

One Underrated Pirates Prospect at Arizona Fall League

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few of their prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League, including one pitcher that has a chance to impress and close out his 2025 campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 6

Pirates Taking Alabama SS in 2026 Mock Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have nine more months until the 2026 MLB Draft, but one mock draft has them taking a top talent out of the SEC. MLB.com released their "Way-too-early" 2026 MLB mock draft, where they predicted the first 10 picks, including the Pirates, who finished with the fifth worst record in the MLB in 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5

Report: Pirates Hitting Coach Staying On in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have already made coaching changes early in the offseason, but one of their main coaches will likely still have his job in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5

Pirates' 2025 Season Final Report Card

With the final out of the 2025 season recorded, the Pittsburgh Pirates' year is officially in the books. The story of the 71-91 campaign, which saw the team finish with a -62 run differential, is one of stark disappointment and surprising resilience.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 5

Pirates Prospect Edward Florentino Receives High Praise

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few top prospects in baseball, including one that had a breakout 2025 season. Ben Weinrib and Cole Weintraub of MLB.com announced the 2025 Prospect Team of the Year and placed Edward Florentino in the outfield in the First Team.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne See Statue of Liberty

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is spending time with girlfriend Livvy Dunne following the end of the 2025 season and the couple saw one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States of America.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 4

Report: Pirates Hitting Coach Could Have New Role

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have already made coaching changes following the end of the 2025 season and could make even more, including hitting coach Matt Hague.

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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Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 3

Pirates Infielder Shaves Beloved Mustache

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished up their 2025 season last weekend, which saw one player make a stylistic choice that altered the way he looks.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Congratulations Pour In for Paul Skenes Following Major News on Friday

Paul Skenes finished the year with the best ERA in the league across his 32 appearances. Despite his dominance, the Pirates missed the postseason for the seventh straight year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Sources: Pirates Fire Coaches; You Won’t Believe Who

The Pittsburgh Pirates have dismissed pitching coach Oscar Marin, assistant pitching coach Brent Strom, and third base coach Mike Rabelo. This, despite pitching being the only strength of the 2025 Pirates.