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Don't Stop Believin': The Clint Barmes Story

Clint Barmes was a member of the Pirates resurgence in the early 2010s. He eventually lost his starting job to Jordy Mercer. Regardless, the story of his career is one worth telling, from Colorado to calling it quits.
Brian Kopycinski|Dec 8, 2024

Pirates sign roller coaster ex-Nats reliever to bounce back contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed former Washington Nationals reliever Tanner Rainey to a minor league contract.
Baron Dionis|Dec 8, 2024

Are the Pirates about to pull a Paul Skenes with their other top pitching prospect?

The Pittsburgh Pirates had the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year in Paul Skenes, and there's speculation that their next top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, could follow in his footsteps.
Emma Lingan|Dec 8, 2024

3 salary dump candidates with potential the Pirates should pursue this offseason

The Pirates could lessen the cost of a larger trade by taking on another contract in a salary dump during the MLB offseason.
Noah Wright|Dec 8, 2024

Aroldis Chapman departure puts pressure on Pirates to fix former star reliever

Now that Aroldis Chapman has departed in free agency, the pressure is on Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar to reclaim his closer role after a career-worst season in 2024.
Emma Lingan|Dec 7, 2024

Why this Pirates reliever could be in for a huge breakout in 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Carmen Mlodzinski is a prime breakout candidate for the 2025 MLB season.
Noah Wright|Dec 7, 2024

3 trade mistakes Pirates can't afford to make this offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates will need to trade this offseason to improve the team. Ben Cherington must avoid these three trade mistakes.
Baron Dionis|Dec 7, 2024

Latest Paul Skenes news hints his future contract may have just ballooned

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was elected to the MLBPA executive subcommittee, where he will be fighting for his fellow players' rights and looking to set financial precedents.
Emma Lingan|Dec 6, 2024

Slugging free agent being linked to Pirates feels too good to be true

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been linked to free agent first baseman Christian Walker, but the price of signing him might be too high for the perennially cost-conscious club.
Emma Lingan|Dec 6, 2024

Pirates Rumors: Rays slugger linked to Pittsburgh in trade buzz

In an exclusive for ESPN, David Schoenfield names Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe as a possible trade target for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason.
Emma Lingan|Dec 6, 2024

A bold Pirates-Orioles mock trade proposal that could solve both teams' issues

This mock trade proposal would solve the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest issues this offseason.
Noah Wright|Dec 6, 2024

Cubs signing Matthew Boyd affects Pirates in free agency more than fans might think

One of the top left-handed starters on the market landed with the Chicago Cubs in free agency, putting some additional pressure on the Pittsburgh Pirates to make some moves this offseason.
Emma Lingan|Dec 5, 2024

Pirates reunite with reliever for second chance after minor-league free agency shuffle

Right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson announced via Instagram that he is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025 on a Minor League deal.
Emma Lingan|Dec 5, 2024

Aroldis Chapman's departure could affect this former first-round pick in Pirates bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a former first-round pick in Joey Wentz that could receive a big role after Aroldis Chapman signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Baron Dionis|Dec 5, 2024

The underrated reason Max Kepler is the perfect fit with Pirates

Max Kepler is gaining some interest and the Pittsburgh Pirates are a perfect fit as his solid glove would pair greatly with Billy Cook.
Baron Dionis|Dec 5, 2024

3 potential pre-arbitration trade targets for the Pirates to go after

These players have yet to hit arbitration, but could be on the trading block, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should set their sights on them this winter.
Noah Wright|Dec 5, 2024

Star Red Sox free agent (and former division rival) linked to Pirates in free agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been named as a possible landing spot for former St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox slugger Tyler O'Neill this offseason.
Emma Lingan|Dec 5, 2024

Pirates reliever could return despite getting non-tendered this offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interest in bringing back right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton, who was among the trio of non-tendered players from the 2024 roster.
Emma Lingan|Dec 4, 2024

Giants fans seem less than thrilled after poaching key Pirates evaluator

The San Francisco Giants hired professional evaluation team leader Hadi Raad away from the Pittsburgh Pirates to be their new director of pro scouting.
Emma Lingan|Dec 4, 2024

MLB insider claims Pirates will surprise fans with impact free agent signing (with a catch)

Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden predicts that the Pittsburgh Pirates will sign a "solid free-agent bat" in free agency, but there's a catch.
Emma Lingan|Dec 4, 2024
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