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Baseball America redraft has Pirates fans dreaming of what might have been

The Pirates went with what seemed like a sure thing by drafting college standout Henry Davis at No. 1 in 2021. What if the club had selected Jackson Merrill instead?
Abigail Miskowiec|Jan 2, 2026

Breakout Pirates prospect finally gets spotlight after huge 2025 rise

MLB Pipeline named Edward Florentino the Pirates' top breakout prospect after his meteoric rise in 2025.
Emma Lingan|Jan 1, 2026

Where does the Pirates' 2026 payroll stand after offseason moves so far?

The Pirates have made significant upgrades to their lineup. However, the moves have hardly broken the bank. Here's how Pittsburgh's payroll looks heading into the 2026 season.
Abigail Miskowiec|Jan 1, 2026

Pirates release 2026 promotional schedule and fans have big Paul Skenes day circled

The Pirates know when they've got a good thing going, so they're releasing another Paul Skenes bobblehead. The giveaway is the third of its kind in the past year.
Abigail Miskowiec|Dec 31, 2025

MLB takes notice as Pirates’ farm system makes big 2025 jump

The stars are budding down on the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm, and the league is starting to take notice, with the system being ranked as one of the most improved in 2025.
Stephen Parello|Dec 31, 2025

Angels' Anthony Rendon resolution just threw big wrench in Pirates' free agent chase

The Pittsburgh Pirates face a tougher path to signing Kazuma Okamoto now that the Los Angeles Angels have restructured Anthony Rendon's contract.
Ethan Fisher|Dec 30, 2025

Pirates' Kazuma Okamoto competition just got more serious as US meetings revealed

The Pirates have been tied to Kazuma Okamoto, but in-person meetings raise the stakes. Now it’s less about interest and more about the plan.
Tremayne Person|Dec 30, 2025

Brandon Lowe trade might have changed complexion of Pirates in unexpected way

The Pirates' trade for Brandon Lowe may have gone a long way toward shaping free agents' perception of Pittsburgh as a desirable destination.
Emma Lingan|Dec 30, 2025

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn splash might've formally sealed Andrew McCutchen's exit

While it may have initially seemed that Andrew McCutchen would be back for another tour of duty with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan O'Hearn's addition effectively kills that dream.
Stephen Parello|Dec 30, 2025

Pirates can end the noise and make a real statement by signing Japanese slugger

If the Pirates want to be taken seriously as a franchise willing to spend, willing to win and willing to compete at something more than a discount level, then they should silence the noise and actually sign Kazuma Okamoto.
Emma Lingan|Dec 29, 2025

Pirates News: Former pitcher announces retirement, Oneil Cruz Statcast honor, strange injury

Former Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney called it a career, Oneil Cruz set another Statcast record in 2025, and Nick Gonzales suffered one of the weirdest injuries in all of baseball.
Emma Lingan|Dec 29, 2025

Projecting a Brandon Lowe extension to make Pirates' blockbuster trade worth it

The Pittsburgh Pirates' savvy trade for Brandon Lowe comes with an important caveat: The All-Star second baseman is due to be a free agent next year. Can the team extend him before it gets to that point?
Brandon Glick|Dec 29, 2025

This absurd Paul Skenes comparison only further emphasizes his greatness

Paul Skenes' standing among pitchers with the best ERA over their first 170-plus innings will have you in disbelief, and his greatness only amps up the pressure on the Pittsburgh Pirates to get this right.
Stephen Parello|Dec 28, 2025

Pirates trade pickup Jhostynxon Garcia tells Pittsburgh fans exactly what they want to hear

Jhostynxon took to Instagram, and what he had to say should have the Pittsburgh Pirates giddy about the player and person they acquired, as well as his vision for the future.
Stephen Parello|Dec 28, 2025

Projected Pirates' lineup after Ryan O'Hearn move will have Paul Skenes smirking

The new-look Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup has the potential to be much improved following the Ryan O'Hearn signing, and can match their impressive young pitching if they solve one more issue.
Stephen Parello|Dec 27, 2025

Brandon Lowe's Oneil Cruz praise will make Pirates fans feel wildly optimistic

New Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has high praise for Oneil Cruz, and his comments about the potential of the middle of the lineup should have fans ecstatic.
Stephen Parello|Dec 27, 2025

Konnor Griffin connection gives Pirates’ newest trade pickup extra intrigue

Outfielder Jake Mangum instantly became one of the most intriguing players to land in Pittsburgh this winter because of his deep-rooted connection to top prospect Konnor Griffin.
Emma Lingan|Dec 26, 2025

Pirates can finish an A-plus offseason grade with one more move after Ryan O'Hearn

As good as this offseason has been for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they still need to add one more piece to earn an A-plus grade.
Emma Lingan|Dec 26, 2025

Pirates’ Mike Burrows return could reshape trade market for controllable starters

The Pirates' trade of Mike Burrows revealed that Pittsburgh had a lot of leverage in the market for starting pitchers with multiple years of control.
Emma Lingan|Dec 25, 2025

Pirates' big 3-team trade has former top draft pick's role up in the air for 2026 season

Brandon Lowe's powerful bat demands space in the Pirates' lineup, but that space used to belong to former first-round pick Nick Gonzales.
Emma Lingan|Dec 25, 2025
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