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Controversial Pirates DFA could hint at next step of offseason plan

After DFA'ing a fan favorite reliever, the Pirates may go on the hunt for a higher-profile free agent to replace him.
Noah Wright|Nov 22, 2025

Latest bullpen contract highlights the loop Pirates can’t seem to escape

The Pirates avoided arbitration with another non-tender candidate, agreeing to terms with reliever Yohan Ramírez.
Emma Lingan|Nov 22, 2025

Pirates should target former first-rounder who was oddly DFA'd in Rule 5 crunch

The Pittsburgh Pirates should target former first round pick JJ Bleday after the Athletics shockingly DFA'd him in Rule 5 roster crunch.
Baron Dionis|Nov 22, 2025

One former All-Star who could be the perfect Pirates trade target

The Pittsburgh Pirates should make a push to trade for Washington Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams.
Ethan Fisher|Nov 22, 2025

Pirates just got thrown a lifeline after Rangers' drastic non-tender decision

Jim Bowden listed the Pirates as a potential landing spot for recently non-tendered outfielder Adolis García.
Emma Lingan|Nov 21, 2025

Pirates' trade deadline nightmare just found his next victim in free agency

Former Pirates outfielder Bryan De La Cruz signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Emma Lingan|Nov 21, 2025

Former Pirates top prospect gets second chance with NL contender after recent DFA

The Philadelphia Phillies recently signed former Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Liover Peguero to a minor league deal after being released for prospects ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.
Baron Dionis|Nov 21, 2025

3 underrated Statcast standout free agents the Pittsburgh Pirates should pursue

The Pirates should rely on Statcast data in free agency. They need to pursue these 3 free agents whose metrics stand out.
Noah Wright|Nov 21, 2025

Paul Skenes doubles down with response to Yankees trade rumors

Yankees trade rumors tried to steal the spotlight, but Paul Skenes and the Pirates front office both pushed back hard on any talk of an exit.
Tremayne Person|Nov 21, 2025

Pirates bring back most obvious non-tender candidate in disappointing move

Jack Suwinski was the Pirates' most obvious non-tender candidate, but they still avoided arbitration with him and signed him to a $1.25 million contract.
Emma Lingan|Nov 21, 2025

Pirates could avoid uncomfortable non-tender by trading this expensive reliever

The Pirates can turn the Dennis Santana situation from an uncomfortable non-tender decision into a strategic advantage this offseason.
Emma Lingan|Nov 20, 2025

Pirates sign reliever to minor league deal, but not the one you think

The Pittsburgh Pirates inked Noah Murdock to a minor league deal after designating Dauri Moreta for assignment.
Emma Lingan|Nov 20, 2025

Pirates' rumored Konnor Griffin plan just got even more tantalizing

The Pirates are reportedly considering giving No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin a real shot at Opening Day shortstop while planning to finally spend around their young core.
Tremayne Person|Nov 20, 2025

Latest rumored Pirates contract leak is awfully convenient for Bob Nutting

The Pirates were reportedly in on Josh Naylor before the slugger re-signed with the Mariners. The announcement, though, is awfully convenient for owner Bob Nutting, who has faced criticism for his tight budget.
Abigail Miskowiec|Nov 20, 2025

This overlooked offseason from Pirates history should serve as their winter blueprint

The Pirates should take notes from one of their most active offseasons in recent history for an outline on what to do this winter.
Noah Wright|Nov 20, 2025

Paul Skenes earns Cy Young bonus and Bob Nutting avoids the bill (of course)

Paul Skenes earned a $2.5 million bonus for winning the Cy Young Award in 2025, and none of it came from Bob Nutting.
Emma Lingan|Nov 19, 2025

One Pirates roster decision seemed especially disrespectful before 40-man deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates should not have DFA'd Dauri Moreta to clean up their 40-man roster.
Noah Wright|Nov 19, 2025

Pirates' rumored Josh Naylor contract offer hints Bob Nutting is finally getting serious

The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly planned on offering Josh Naylor a franchise-shifting contract that hints that Bob Nutting is finally getting serious about this ball club.
Baron Dionis|Nov 19, 2025

3 strong trade partners for the Pittsburgh Pirates that have already emerged

The Pittsburgh Pirates need to make a trade for offense this offseason. We're less than a month into the winter, but these 3 teams already stand out as potential trade partners.
Noah Wright|Nov 19, 2025

Ben Cherington implodes Pirates roster (again) after unexpected Rule 5 decisions

The Pirates added six prospects to 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft and DFA'ed four players.
Katrina Stebbins|Nov 18, 2025
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