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Pirates fans dreaming of a Paul Skenes extension just got a brutal preview.
Tremayne Person|
With a potential work stoppage looming in 2027, the Pirates must either spend more and risk being caught in the crossfire of a labor war, or hold back and be accused — again — of lacking ambition.
Emma Lingan|
The NL Central just got more fragile. The Pirates can either press the moment with real upgrades, or watch it pass like always.
Tremayne Person|
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is on track for a return early in the 2026 season following elbow surgery that sidelined him for all of 2025.
Emma Lingan|
The Pittsburgh Pirates need to figure out whether to trade backup catcher Joey Bart or move him, and his poor glove, to first base.
Ethan Fisher|
Konnor Griffin emerged as the top prospect in baseball in 2025, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have a lot of incentives to make sure he's on the Opening Day roster.
Brandon Glick|
The Mets landing Luis Robert Jr. ends a risky rumor for Pittsburgh.
Tremayne Person|
Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin will be conspicuously absent from PiratesFest on Saturday, each for unique reasons.
Emma Lingan|
Despite the Pittsburgh Pirates having virtually no infield depth at the upper levels, the team still decided to part ways with Alika Williams.
Ethan Fisher|
Yoán Moncada, a rumored Pirates third base target, re-signed with the Angels in free agency.
Emma Lingan|
The Kansas City Royals are shrinking their outfield dimensions by a notable amount in 2026 in an effort to coax more out of their offense. Should the Pittsburgh Pirates do the same?
Brandon Glick|
The Philadelphia Phillies whiffing on Bo Bichette takes a perfect Pittsburgh Pirates trade target off the board in Alec Bohm.
Stephen Parello|
The full details of Ryan O'Hearn's contract with the Pirates were released, Paul Skenes will feature on a new 1/1 auto card alongside a Hall of Fame legend, and outfield prospect Edward Florentino is getting some serious hype entering 2026.
Emma Lingan|
Eugenio Suárez may be chasing a contender in free agency, but the Pirates could become a contender with him on their roster.
Emma Lingan|
The Pirates’ DH situation is squeezing Andrew McCutchen’s return. Trading Joey Bart could free money, space, and flexibility for a real upgrade.
Tremayne Person|
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquiring Brett Baty and Kodai Senga from the New York Mets would fix two of the Pirates' problems at once.
Ethan Fisher|
Andrew McCutchen fired back at critics of his defense as he awaits a new contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Emma Lingan|
Overlooked Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. named as a top breakout candidate following his otherworldly showing in the AFL Home Run Derby.
Stephen Parello|
Braxton Ashcraft is clearly good enough to make the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation in 2026, but a lengthy injury history has prevented him from managing a full starter's workload.
Ethan Fisher|
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin is due to make his MLB debut some time in 2026. If he appears on the Opening Day roster, he'll make some MLB history while he's at it.
Brandon Glick|
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