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Forgotten Pirate truly deserved spot on crowded Hall of Fame Eras Committee ballot

Another year, another Baseball Hall of Fame snub for forgotten Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Kenny Lofton.
Noah Wright|Dec 20, 2025

What's still on Pirates' wishlist after stunning Ben Cherington three-team trade

If the Pirates are serious about turning their bottom-five offense into a contender, the Brandon Lowe trade needs to be a precursor to more offseason moves.
Emma Lingan|Dec 20, 2025

MLB insider makes worrisome connection between Pirates and controversial slugger

The Pirates need bats desperately, but Marcell Ozuna is too one-dimensional to be considered a good target for Pittsburgh.
Emma Lingan|Dec 20, 2025

3 outside-the-box external closer candidates the Pirates need to consider

The Pittsburgh Pirates should considering signing Seranthony Dominguez in free agency or trading for Jeremiah Estrada or Bryan Abreu to serve as the team's closer in 2026.
Ethan Fisher|Dec 20, 2025

Pirates finalize Brandon Lowe trade by parting with 2 former top prospects

The Pirates designated outfielder Marco Luciano and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment to clear two spots on their 40-man roster following Wednesday's trade that brought Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh.
Emma Lingan|Dec 20, 2025

Brandon Lowe mega-trade is Ben Cherington's best use of Pirates' resources yet

The Brandon Lowe trade is the most decisive, coherent, and purposeful use of Ben Cherington’s resources since he took over baseball operations in Pittsburgh — and it’s not particularly close.
Emma Lingan|Dec 19, 2025

3 alternate Pirates trade paths we foresaw before Brandon Lowe talks blossomed

The Pirates are rich with pitching prospects. It's time for the club to start using those assets.
Abigail Miskowiec|Dec 19, 2025

Pirates speeding toward massive makeover in three-team Astros, Rays trade

The Pirates are reportedly in deep talks with the Astros and Rays on a massive three-team trade involving six players.
Katrina Stebbins|Dec 19, 2025

Latest Rays rumor just hinted top Pirates trade target is extremely available

The Rays' reported interest in Jorge Polanco signals that Brandon Lowe –– a perfect Pirates trade target –– is available.
Emma Lingan|Dec 19, 2025

Pirates running out of time to land ‘the next Kyle Schwarber’ as posting window closes

With Munetaka Murakami's posting window set to close Monday at 5 p.m. ET, the Pirates have limited opportunity to make a real push for the Japanese slugger.
Emma Lingan|Dec 19, 2025

Pirates miss out on Jorge Polanco and time is running out to prove they’re serious

The Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on top free-agent target Jorge Polanco, who chose a two-year contract with the New York Mets instead. Will they fulfill their promise to raise payroll this offseason?
Brandon Glick|Dec 19, 2025

Pirates may not be done adding to bullpen after Gregory Soto signing

The Pirates were reportedly interested in Seranthony Dominguez before signing Gregory Soto, and the door may not be closed on them making further bullpen upgrades.
Emma Lingan|Dec 19, 2025

Pirates emerge as potential landing spot for overlooked three-time batting champ

The Pittsburgh Pirates' desire for offensive upgrades could lead them to a unique free agent who can hit as well as anyone in baseball.
Brandon Glick|Dec 18, 2025

MLB insider's latest Pirates free agency backup plan still sounds impossible

Jim Bowden's Plan B for the Pittsburgh Pirates is centered on Eugenio Suarez and Ryan O'Hearn, but even that feels like a pipedream until the franchise fixes its image issue.
Stephen Parello|Dec 18, 2025

The only Luis Robert Jr. trade package that makes any sense for Pirates

The Pirates need impact, but the Luis Robert Jr. version on the market isn’t 2023. Here’s the one trade package that matches reality and Pittsburgh’s timeline.
Tremayne Person|Dec 18, 2025

Recent Phillies signing just unleashed a terrifying Pirates trade possibility

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to add money to their payroll and offense to their lineup this offseason. Still, they shouldn't be desperate enough to pull off an ugly blockbuster with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Brandon Glick|Dec 17, 2025

Pirates News: Former pitcher returns to NL Central, Jared Jones update, Alexander Canario

Former Pirates reliever Caleb Ferguson is signing with the Cincinnati Reds, Jared Jones shared a positive update on his injury recovery, and Alexander Canario may soon be headed overseas.
Emma Lingan|Dec 17, 2025

Jim Bowden finally solves Pirates fandom by insulting everyone in Pittsburgh

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden gave some lazy, tone deaf, insulting and completely disconnected advice to fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates and other small-market teams.
Emma Lingan|Dec 17, 2025

Estimating what a Konnor Griffin extension would look like for the Pittsburgh Pirates

The easiest way the Pirates can improve their 2026 roster is by signing the number one prospect in baseball to an extension in Konnor Griffin.
Noah Wright|Dec 17, 2025

Pirates' Luis Robert trade rumors are nothing short of a nightmare for Pittsburgh

The idea of the Pirates trading for White Sox center fielder Luis Robert feels less like ambition and more like a perfect storm of bad process, bad timing and bad allocation of resources.
Emma Lingan|Dec 16, 2025
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