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The Pittsburgh Pirates just missed out on their dream Ke'Bryan Hayes replacement with Kazuma Okamoto reportedly not getting posted from Japan. Now, reality strikes, and targeting cheaper deals is back in the picture.
Baron Dionis|
Dave Roberts flipped the script on “ruining baseball.” It’s really about teams that won’t invest, like the Pirates.
Tremayne Person|
The Pittsburgh Pirates may finally find some offense within the next few seasons based on their farm system's latest results.
Noah Wright|
Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz had the worst season ever by a player with 20-plus home runs and 35-plus stolen bases.
Emma Lingan|
During the Steroid Era, few Pirates gained recognition, further frustrating Pittsburgh fans. These four players were overlooked and should have won a Silver Slugger Award.
Abigail Miskowiec|
Former Pirates executive Trevor Gooby has found postseason success with the Seattle Mariners, reinforcing a painfully familiar pattern for Pirates fans.
Emma Lingan|
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's postseason success with the Toronto Blue Jays is highlighting how the Pittsburgh Pirates miscast him as an everyday starter.
Emma Lingan|
The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be able to re-sign Andrew McCutchen, and that could lead to Bryan Reynolds or Joey Bart taking over the DH spot in the order.
Baron Dionis|
The Pirates always keep a tight leash on offseason spending, but luckily, there are several budget bats that could significantly boost the Bucs' power output in 2026.
Abigail Miskowiec|
A credible plan, a real manager, timely call-ups: the Reds showed the path. The Pirates just need to take it.
Tremayne Person|
These three Silver Slugger winners with the Pittsburgh Pirates have all been forgotten, though for slightly different reasons.
Emma Lingan|
After a dominant 2025, Skenes deserves more than year-to-year hearings. Here’s a contract that respects his peak and protects the Pirates’ payroll plan.
Tremayne Person|
Tommy Pham's Gold Glove nomination flatters more than it reveals, and it shouldn't justify the Pirates bringing him back in 2026.
Emma Lingan|
Pittsburgh’s bargain approach at the plate sank a playoff push. The data and decisions that kept 2025 stuck in neutral.
Tremayne Person|
Baseball America definitely missed the mark on this one. The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a tough Rule 5 Draft decision to make on Esmerlyn Valdez.
Noah Wright|
If the Pirates make significant trades this winter, they need to use these pitching prospects as building blocks.
Noah Wright|
Former Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier joked on social media that he didn't want to be traded to the Pirates, and Pittsburgh fans took offense.
Emma Lingan|
Pittsburgh Pirates fans gathering each year to celebrate the anniversary of the 1960 World Series shows how desperate they are to experience winning baseball again.
Emma Lingan|
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham wasn't going to let anyone spoil his Gold Glove Finalist announcement.
Colin Keane|
Out with the old, in with the new for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that needs significant roster upgrades.
Noah Wright|
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