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Free agent Andrew McCutchen was visited by MLB Comprehensive Drug Testing (CDT) at his house on a Sunday morning.
Emma Lingan|
As the Detroit Tigers arbitration drama with Tarik Skubal unfolds, the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting a clear look at what could be instore for them with Paul Skenes if they make the wrong choices.
Stephen Parello|
The Pittsburgh Pirates still need to add a third baseman, but free agent and trade options are both dwindling.
Ethan Fisher|
The Cubs were already favorites to win the NL Central, but their acquisition of superstar Alex Bregman has put the rest of the division, especially the Pirates, on notice.
Abigail Miskowiec|
Former Pirates closer and 1971 World Series champion Dave Giusti passed away Sunday at age 86.
Emma Lingan|
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed journeyman reliever Noah Davis to a minor league contract, while former Pirates prospect Ji Hwan Bae was outrighted off the New York Mets' 40-man roster.
Emma Lingan|
A Bo Bichette signing in Philadelphia could create the exact trade opportunity the Pirates have been waiting for.
Tremayne Person|
The Pittsburgh Pirates should pick up the phone and call the Boston Red Sox about a Masataka Yoshida trade in January.
Colin Keane|
Former Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham believes that several advanced stats lack important context such as weather, sun and degree of competition.
Emma Lingan|
Paul Skenes remains the favorite to repeat as the 2026 NL Cy Young Award winner, though the Pittsburgh Pirates may have another legitimate candidate for a different award next season.
Brandon Glick|
At his introductory press conference, Ryan O'Hearn challenged himself and his new Pirates teammates to reframe their mindset about being competitive.
Emma Lingan|
ROY chatter is following the Pirates this winter. Chandler’s rotation runway is real, and Griffin’s tools are already turning heads.
Tremayne Person|
Jake Mangum quickly endeared himself to Pirates fans with his buy-in and commitment to both the team and the city.
Emma Lingan|
The Pirates made a smart depth move by signing Chris Devenski to a minor league deal, but they still have a gaping hole at the back of their starting rotation.
Emma Lingan|
The Pirates like to search for bullpen depth through minor-league free agent signings. The latest, right-hander Chris Devenski, brings a championship pedigree to Pittsburgh.
Abigail Miskowiec|
To clear a 40-man roster spot for Ryan O'Hearn, the Pittsburgh Pirates designated reliever Chase Shugart for assignment.
Emma Lingan|
As the Pirates’ roster churn continues, several of their recent former depth pieces continue to resurface elsewhere around the league.
Emma Lingan|
With the arbitration deadline arriving at 1 p.m. ET, the Pirates avoided hearings with every eligible player, reaching one-year agreements across the board and ensuring zero trips to an arbitration panel in 2026.
Emma Lingan|
The Cubs landing Edward Cabrera shouldn't pose a threat to the Pirates or the rest of the NL Central, because he's not yet a proven asset.
Emma Lingan|
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been trying to throw around cash on the free-agent market, but following the lead of other small-market clubs and locking up two of their young stars makes a ton of sense.
Stephen Parello|
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