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Pirates catcher who made perfect game history joins Blue Jays in search of debut

Geovanny Planchart made history in the Pirates' farm system by catching two perfect games in less than 10 days. Now, he's looking to catch on with the Blue Jays.
Abigail Miskowiec|Jan 8, 2026

Pirates' offensive upgrade expected to stall with unsurprising trade market reality

It's January, and the Pirates have hit the brick wall everyone could see coming from three neighborhoods away: the trade market doesn’t really work for small-market teams trying to buy offense with prospects right now.
Emma Lingan|Jan 7, 2026

Do Pirates fans actually believe they had influence on Bob Nutting?

The Pirates' sudden burst of spending and ambition feels a whole lot less like Bob Nutting discovering human emotion for the first time, and a whole lot more like collective bargaining math.
Emma Lingan|Jan 7, 2026

Pirates News: Daniel Vogelbach, Paul Skenes Buffalo visit, Johan Oviedo prediction

Former Pittsburgh Pirate Daniel Vogelbach is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers as a hitting coach on Pat Murphy's staff.
Emma Lingan|Jan 7, 2026

Konnor Griffin hype hits new level with bold 2026 ROY prediction

ESPN predicted that top Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin will not only win NL Rookie of the Year, but also help lead the Pirates to an NL Central crown in 2026.
Emma Lingan|Jan 7, 2026

Pirates insider seems upset Eugenio Suarez comment got taken wildly out of context

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette made what seemed like a pretty reasonable observation: with Kazuma Okamoto heading to the Toronto Blue Jays, attention could shift to Eugenio Suárez. Then, Pirates Twitter spiraled out of control.
Emma Lingan|Jan 6, 2026

Pirates rumor linking Cody Bellinger to Pittsburgh feels detached from reality

Jim Bowden casually dropping the Pirates into the Cody Bellinger conversation feels cruel and unnecessary.
Emma Lingan|Jan 6, 2026

Insane Paul Skenes stat might've convinced Pirates to change their ways

This winter, the Pirates are finally acting like they know what they have in generational ace Paul Skenes.
Emma Lingan|Jan 6, 2026

Pirates offseason gets glowing review from former GM who gave up on them weeks ago

Just weeks after encouraging Pirates fans to abandon their team due to a lack of recent success, Jim Bowden is now praising Pittsburgh as one of the most-improved teams in baseball this offseason.
Emma Lingan|Jan 5, 2026

4 dream free agent signings Pirates can still make to shock MLB during dead offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates may have been spurned by Kazuma Okamoto, but there are still four prime free agents they can target to fulfill their dream offseason.
Stephen Parello|Jan 5, 2026

Pirates pivot to familiar power bat after missing on Kazuma Okamoto

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly shifted their interest to free agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez after losing out on Kazuma Okomoto in free agency.
Emma Lingan|Jan 5, 2026

Pirates stay among MLB’s top farm risers even after pitching trades

MLB Pipeline called the Pirates one of the most improved farm systems in baseball this year –– and that's after they graduated the best pitching prospect of a generation and traded away a handful of arms to improve their offense.
Emma Lingan|Jan 5, 2026

ESPN’s Pirates hype train may have gone a stop too far

After the Pirates' offseason moves, ESPN predicted not only that they would make the playoffs in 2026, but also that they would win the NL Central division.
Emma Lingan|Jan 4, 2026

Pirates have rare opportunity to save Pittsburgh's psyche after bizarre Steelers slip

The hits just keep coming for the Steelers. They enter a win-or-go-home game against a bitter rival without their best offensive and defensive weapons. For once, the Pirates seem like a more fortunate franchise.
Abigail Miskowiec|Jan 4, 2026

Pirates legend's iconic quote is a perfect way to celebrate Sandy Koufax's birthday

When asked what it was like to face fellow Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax, Pirates legend Willie Stargell gave a perfect response.
Emma Lingan|Jan 3, 2026

Pirates' free agency dream officially dies after brutal Kazuma Okamoto decision

Pittsburgh Pirates' free agency dream officially dies as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto chooses Toronto Blue Jays
Adam Weinrib|Jan 3, 2026

Worst possible Kazuma Okamoto suitor emerges as Pirates make final play

The Pittsburgh Pirates' pursuit of Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto may have hit a snag as the Toronto Blue Jays jump into the mix at the eleventh hour.
Stephen Parello|Jan 3, 2026

Scathing Pirates roast shows how far Pittsburgh has come in a month

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a performative offer to Kyle Schwarber that attracted laughter, but no one's laughing at Pittsburgh's moves since then.
Colin Keane|Jan 3, 2026

MLB insider linked 2 other free agents to Pirates before Ryan O'Hearn deal

If the Pirates are going to add another free agent bat between Kazuma Okamoto and Marcell Ozuna, only one is a clear fit.
Emma Lingan|Jan 2, 2026

Everything Pirates fans need to know about Kazuma Okamoto rumors, race vs Padres

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly very much in on Kazuma Okamoto, whose posting window closes on Jan. 4.
Emma Lingan|Jan 2, 2026
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