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Many people consider two-time reigning American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal to be the best pitcher in MLB today, but the expectation is that Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will soon occupy the throne. Some believe he already deserves the crown after posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 386 strikeouts through 320 2/3 innings. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates added a proven bullpen arm this offseason, and the rationale behind the move is becoming clearer. As the Pirates reshape their relief pitching group and assess the bullpen outlook, newly signed left-hander Gregory Soto shared what attracted him to Pittsburgh. The Pirates signed Soto to add durability and experience to a bullpen […]

With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league are making moves to adjust their rosters for the 2026 campaign. On Friday, it appears that the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates have made a deal that involves second baseman Brandon Lowe. The Rays traded the 31-year-old two-time All-Star to the Pirates, […]

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 is going to struggle to sign top flight free agents as they currently stand. Though it’s not […]

The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a trade on Wednesday. Texas acquired right-handed pitcher Carter Baumler in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations. Baumler’s trade comes after getting selected by the Pirates in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Baumler was selected by the Orioles in the 2020 MLB Draft. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to address one of their most glaring weaknesses at the winter meetings by pursuing Arizona’s elite second baseman, Ketel Marte. With the Diamondbacks signaling their willingness to engage in trade discussions, the Pirates can construct a compelling offer that balances both franchises’ needs without being lopsided. Pittsburgh’s surplus of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed aggressive at the Winter Meetings after Kyle Schwarber’s blockbuster reunion with the Philadelphia Phillies became one of the week’s defining moments. With that pursuit gone, the Pirates didn’t slow down. Their posture had already shifted earlier in the offseason when they traded Johan Oviedo for top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, a […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for being a major player in free agency. In fact, they are known for being a notorious cheapskate — a franchise that looks to save every penny they could. But they expressed interest in Kyle Schwarber and even gave him a huge offer that reports say reached $125 million […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are working hard this offseason to improve the club’s roster. Pittsburgh missed the Major League Baseball playoffs once again in 2025, and has a new pitching coach to help the team return to the postseason in 2026. New pitching coach Bill Murphy says reaching the postseason is absolutely the goal for his […]

Trade talks continue this offseason for several players in Major League Baseball, during the league’s winter meetings in Orlando, Florida. Another player getting discussed in trade talks is Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals are apparently talking to Houston about a possible deal, per The Athletic. Houston is in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been busy this offseason putting out offers to free agents. Pittsburgh is on the hunt for some offense, to help out the pitching staff. It appears though Pittsburgh is going to swing and miss on yet another star free agent. The Pirates put together a $120 million offer to sign Kyle […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their spending in MLB free agency. But they have put in an offer to steal an MVP candidate from their cross-state rivals. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that the Pirates have made a free agency offer to Kyle Schwarber as the Winter Meetings begin. “The Pittsburgh Pirates […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to find a way to return to the postseason, after a decade-long drought. Pittsburgh has a valuable asset in starting pitcher Paul Skenes, but not enough run support to help him. One Major League Baseball columnist is urging the Bucs to trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Ketel Marte. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hide from how disastrous their season became, and that reality pushed them into MLB Free Agency with real urgency. The Jhostynxon Garcia trade signaled the first shift in strategy, a move that told fans the front office plans to stay active deep into the winter. The Pirates wants hitters who can […]

The offseason is underway as MLB teams are making adjustments to their rosters for next year. With free agency underway, it appears the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates have baseball fans buzzing after a trade they agreed upon. Reports indicate that the Red Sox are sending outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and pitcher Jesus Travieso to […]

The Boston Red Sox are at it again. The Sox are building a roster worthy of competing for a World Series title in 2026. On Thursday, Boston acquired pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This comes after a massive Sonny Gray trade last week. “The Boston Red Sox are acquiring Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been heavily rumored to be big spenders in the MLB offseason. That is not something fans are used to. They have not signed a free agent to a multi-year deal since Ivan Nova before the 2017 season. But with an elite young pitching staff, they have to spend to get Paul […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes continues to draw a lot of attention. Skenes just picked up a whopping $3.4 million in bonus money in the pre-arbitration bonus pool, per the Associated Press. That’s a Major League Baseball record, for the National League Cy Young award winner. Skenes is the ace of a Pirates […]

As the MLB world continues to debate a potential future salary cap and how it could impact teams in big and small markets alike, one question has remained remarkably consistent: Will small-market teams actually pay up for their players if their more financially successful counterparts are capped out of free agency? While the conditions of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made one of their first notable moves of the MLB offseason, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with outfielder Jack Suwinski to avoid arbitration. The agreement ensures Suwinski remains in Pittsburgh while finalizing one of the organization’s most uncertain roster decisions ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. “Sources: Jack Suwinski and […]

Amidst winning his second Cy Young award, rumors began spreading that Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes wanted a trade to the Yankees. Skenes wasn’t a big fan of it. While the Pirates haven’t won much in his tenure, Skenes is still focused on succeeding in Pittsburgh. He admits the initial rumor caused frustration, although he […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue the search to end their Major League Baseball Playoffs drought. Pittsburgh is working this offseason to assemble some talent to help improve the team’s batting statistics. After the team failed to nab Josh Naylor, the Pirates are now looking at promoting a young player to help out the offense. “The Pirates […]

Kyle Schwarber is, without a doubt, a hot baseball commodity in MLB free agency. After a stellar 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, teams are understandably interested in having his bat in their offense — the Phillies included. Should a Phillies reunion fall through, Schwarber still has several appealing destinations. One surprising team is reportedly […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are searching for pieces this offseason that will help lift the club. Pittsburgh hasn’t made the Major League Baseball Playoffs since 2015, and the club just suffered yet another losing season. Pittsburgh’s pitching was solid, but the hitting was not. A Pirate that is getting some trade buzz is starting pitcher Johan […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are working this offseason to offload some of their veterans. One member of the Cardinals who may be leaving town soon is utility player and All-Star Brendan Donovan. One team possibly trading with the Redbirds for Donovan is the Pittsburgh Pirates, per MLB Trade Rumors. “In-division trades typically aren’t especially common, […]

2025 was another rough season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans. For the second season in a row, the team finished last in the NL Central, this time at 71-91. The Pirates’ performance led to manager Derek Shelton being fired a few weeks into the season, with Don Kelly taking over. Sophomore ace Paul […]

As Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the NL Cy Young award, there has been massive speculation in the baseball world about the team finally spending money to build around the star. While rumors around the Pirates’ spending habits this winter will be talked about, sports analyst Pat McAfee poked fun at the team. While […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best elite talents in the league in Paul Skenes. In less than two full seasons, he already has a Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award on his shelf. But the team around him is not good enough to win games, evidenced by Pittsburgh’s ten-year playoff drought. […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner. However, despite the spotlight shining on his early career achievements, rumors have suggested he is interested in playing for the New York Yankees in the near future. On Thursday, Skenes shut down those speculations. The 23-year-old starting pitcher claims that he is […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates produced one of the standout moments of MLB award week Wednesday as Pirates pitching history was made when Paul Skenes unanimously won the 2025 NL Cy Young Award. The Pirates saw its young ace celebrate with an emotion rarely tied to his past, and the celebration with longtime girlfriend Olivia Dunne pushed […]

Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal was named the AL Cy Young for the second year in a row. The Tigers star is often cited among the best pitchers in baseball. Another prominent name in that discussion, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, won hardware as Rookie of the Year in 2024. In 2025, he took the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has taken Major League Baseball by storm since his debut, but according to one of his former teammates, his long-term vision might not include staying in Pittsburgh. Speaking to NJ.com’s Randy Miller, an anonymous player who shared the clubhouse with Skenes during the 2024 and 2025 seasons claimed the 23-year-old […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates led by Paul Skenes heading into the 2026 offseason, there had been massive speculation on whether the team would either trade the star pitcher for more capital or build around him. Despite the rumors around the Pirates and Skenes, it seems like a foregone conclusion that he will be built around, […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates in perpetual purgatory, Paul Skenes has seen his name come up in trade rumors. However, the Pirates don’t plan on doing anything drastic. Pittsburgh won’t be trading Skenes anytime soon, at least in general manager Ben Cherington’s eyes. When discussing his ace’s immediate future, Cherrington sent a blunt message, via Robert […]

For some time, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors. And recently, Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ star pitcher, has also found himself floated as a potential trade target as the time for a new contract draws near. While any team in MLB would be happy to add either Skenes […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa to their bullpen, signing him to a one-year minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. La Sorsa brings experience from three MLB organizations, having pitched parts of three major league seasons since his debut in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a pivotal decision when they decided to extend manager Don Kelly. However, his coaching staff is set to see some changes as the Pirates prepare for 2026. Pittsburgh is firing pitching coach Oscar Marin, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Marin had been in the position since the 2020 […]

As the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt with continued struggles, they decided to part ways with manager Derek Shelton and hired Don Kelly as their next leader. After a solid second half, the Pirates have fully committed to Kelly. Pittsburgh has signed the manager to a contract extension, the team announced. While the terms of the deal […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II reached a major career milestone on Friday night, launching his 20th home run of the 2025 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete his first-ever 20/20 campaign. The 24-year-old Stockbridge High School alum hit the homer in the bottom of the sixth inning off Pirates reliever Mike Burrows, a […]