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Announcing the 2026 Silver Slugger finalists for American and National Leagues
FanSided is exclusively revealing the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards.More Team News

Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could be worth more than his disappointing second half suggests
Spencer Horwitz dealt with some rough times due to injuries in the second half, making his future in Pittsburgh something of a question if the Pirates want to prioritize flexibility this offseason.
Pirates' cheapest projected free-agent fit Daulton Varsho could be their biggest gamble
Pirates free-agent target Daulton Varsho offers Gold Glove upside at a bargain price, but his injury history and questionable roster fit make him a risky bet.
Pirates could make embarrassing decision with Jared Triolo before lockout
The Pirates could make an offseason mistake by non-tendering Gold Glove finalist Jared Triolo, whose defensive versatility remains valuable.
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Pirates' biggest spending problem won't be fixed by MLB's latest salary floor proposal
MLB's latest salary floor proposal gives Pirates owner Bob Nutting another year to avoid spending as Pittsburgh looks to build on its winning season.
Pirates qualifying offer history gives Brandon Lowe two very different paths
The Pirates' qualifying offer history with Russell Martin and Francisco Liriano reveals two very different possible outcomes for Brandon Lowe's free agency.
Cubs' Ian Happ decision gives Pirates a tempting free-agent opportunity with one major flaw
The Cubs' decision not to extend Ian Happ a qualifying offer opens the door for a Pirates hometown reunion, but one glaring weakness raises concerns.
Pirates' first offseason waiver addition from Brewers comes with one major red flag
The Pirates claimed Akil Baddoo off waivers from the Brewers, but his struggles against lefties and lack of minor league options raise concerns about his fit.
Pirates' Brandon Lowe qualifying offer creates a $50 million offseason question
The Pirates extended Brandon Lowe a qualifying offer, but a $50 million contract threshold could determine the value of their draft compensation if he leaves.
Pirates News: Isaac Mattson claimed, Brandon Lowe social media post, Gold Glove snubs
Right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on Monday, ending his three-year stint in the Pirates organization.
Pirates' forgotten Brandon Lowe trade casualty resurfaces in surprising offseason deal
The Pirates cleared out Tsung-Che Cheng to accommodate a proven second baseman in Brandon Lowe only to potentially find themselves searching for another one just a year later.
Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can't afford to lose Brandon Lowe
Though other second base options will be available this offseason, none of them will give the Pirates the same bang for their buck as Brandon Lowe.
Red Sox free-agent hurler could give Pirates perfect buy-low candidate to bolster the rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates need a left-handed starter, but with so many other holes to fill, they can't spend big making this bargain-bin arm seem like a perfect fit.

