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The top 26 MLB free agents available this offseason, starting with Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal is No. 1 with a bullet. After that, this is a weaker-than-usual free agent class.More Team News

Pirates have chance to win David Bednar trade twice, but there's one expensive catch
The Pittsburgh Pirates could pull off the ultimate trade win by re-signing David Bednar in free agency, but it would likely be a mistake.
Pirates' biggest 2026 free agency mistake should change Ben Cherington's entire offseason strategy
The Pirates' failed Marcell Ozuna experiment should be a cautionary tale about the dangers of investing in reputation instead of roster fit.
Nick Gonzales' breakout season left Pirates with a much bigger problem than his batting average suggests
Nick Gonzales finally answered the Pirates' longstanding questions about his offensive potential, only to leave them with an equally significant question about his defensive future.
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Brandon Lowe's Gold Glove nomination just made Pirates' looming free agency mistake even worse
Brandon Lowe was named a National League Gold Glove finalist at second base, a reminder that his value to the Pirates extend beyond his production at the plate.
Pirates' record-breaking offense might have been fool's gold all along
Was the Pirates' offensive resurgence actually sustainable, or did an explosive first half disguise problems that never really went away?
Brewers' NLCS heroics should make Pirates rethink risky Brandon Lowe replacement plan
If the Pirates want to follow the Brewers' blueprint, they need to stop treating young talent and established veterans as competing investments.
Guardians' ALCS comeback exposes what Pirates failed to accomplish at trade deadline
Cleveland's 7-3 win in Game 1 of the ALCS was practically an advertisement for its aggressive midseason roster construction, and the Pirates should be taking notes.
MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownership
The Pirates can't control how the league operates during the impending MLB lockout, but that won't stop them from taking a serious PR hit once the work stoppage begins.
Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished business
While the Pirates finally have reason to feel optimistic about their bullpen, they're nowhere near having Milwaukee's depth.
Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend more
Pirates fans have spent years begging Bob Nutting to spend more money, and MLB's looming labor battle may force him to do exactly that.
Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuse
The Pirates can afford to keep waiting for a Henry Davis breakout, but that doesn't mean he has to be their solution at catcher.
Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offer
The Reds parlayed a qualifying offer into a Rookie of the Year candidate. The Pirates could find similar success in negotiations with Brandon Lowe.

