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Re-grading Ben Cherington's first offseason with the Pirates

Ben Cherington has been around for five seasons now with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Let's go back and regrade the 2020 offseason, Cherington's first with the team.
Baron Dionis|Dec 17, 2024

2 internal options the Pirates could platoon with newly acquired Spencer Horwitz

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz to play first base, but he is not great against left-handers. Billy Cook and Bryan Reynolds are both options the Pirates could use against southpaws to have productivity from first base.
Baron Dionis|Dec 17, 2024

How the Pirates should manage Johan Oviedo to start the 2025 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching depth will be tested in 2025 after trading Luis Ortiz, but they must be careful with how they manage Johan Oviedo.
Baron Dionis|Dec 17, 2024

Remembering forgotten Pirates of the past: Freddie Patek

Best known as a Kansas City Royal, Freddie Patek's long career began in Pittsburgh. Had he remained with the Pirates, it's possible he could have helped the team win more titles in their decade of dominance.
Brian Kopycinski|Dec 16, 2024

Roki Sasaki’s agent’s latest comments should further embolden Pirates

Roki Sasaki and the Pittsburgh Pirates feel like a match made in heaven, especially after his agent's recent comments.
Noah Wright|Dec 16, 2024

The best Pirates prospect at each position going into 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a very strong group of prospects returning to the farm in 2025. Let's take a look at the best Pirates prospect at each position.
Baron Dionis|Dec 16, 2024

Juan Soto's contract with Mets unearths crazier Pirates problem than fans believed

Juan Soto's record-breaking contract with the New York Mets is worth more than the entire team payroll of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the past 10 years.
Emma Lingan|Dec 15, 2024

Pirates add former top prospect as infield depth in trade with Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade with the Boston Red Sox to acquire Enmanuel Valdez in exchange for Joe Vogatsky.
Baron Dionis|Dec 15, 2024

Did the Pirates make the right call by drafting Konnor Griffin?

Konnor Griffin, a prep shortstop, was selected by the Pirates 9th overall in the 2024 draft. Years away from the majors, did the Pirates miss their opportunity to take an impact college bat? Paul Skenes will only be in Pittsburgh for so long.
Brian Kopycinski|Dec 15, 2024

4 reasons why David Bednar could rebound with Pirates in 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar could rebound with the 2025 team for these four reasons.
Noah Wright|Dec 15, 2024

Pirates fans are all in on former Twins outfielder after Michael Conforto, Tyler O'Neill signings

The Pittsburgh Pirates have addressed their first base problem by trading for Spencer Horwitz, but they still have some work to do to improve their roster for 2
Emma Lingan|Dec 14, 2024

Pirates reunite with former White Sox first-rounder on minor-league deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates made another minor league move, bringing in former Los Angeles Angel Carson Fulmer in on a one year contract. Fulmer was in the Pirates organization in 2020, but never pitched with the team.
Baron Dionis|Dec 14, 2024

Why Pirates' recent bullpen addition could become a lights-out reliever

New Pittsburgh Pirates addition Elvis Alvarado's stuff could make him a lights-out reliever.
Noah Wright|Dec 14, 2024

Top 3 Pirates moments from Dave Parker's Hall of Fame career

Dave Parker was recently selected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Let's relive the best moments from his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Baron Dionis|Dec 14, 2024

Derek Shelton's bold statement about Pirates emphasizes front office must help roster

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said during the MLB Winter Meetings that he believes this team can win the National League Central division if they add a few more pieces.
Emma Lingan|Dec 13, 2024

Spencer Horwitz has a chance to break this long-standing Pirates curse

Spencer Horwitz could do something a Pirates first baseman hasn't done since the early 1980s.
Noah Wright|Dec 13, 2024

3 position players with rebound potential the Pirates should pursue

These 3 players could be in store for a strong 2025 despite a mediocre 2024, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be interested.
Noah Wright|Dec 13, 2024

Pirates' internal options to replace Luis Ortiz after trade with Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost right-hander Luis Ortiz in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, but they have some internal options to replace him at the back of their Major League rotation.
Emma Lingan|Dec 12, 2024

Pirates may have overpaid in trade with Guardians after diving deeper into details

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a trio of arms in Major League starter Luis Ortiz and pitching prospects Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle.
Emma Lingan|Dec 12, 2024

Recent Mets rumors could give Pirates reunion opportunity with former All-Star

The Pittsburgh Pirates should jump on this latest rumor to bring back former All-Star Starling Marte. The New York Mets reportedly have interest in trading him.
Baron Dionis|Dec 12, 2024
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