ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Pirates are entering a pivotal season in 2026. There’s been a stated urgency to win all offseason, and that was seen in a busy Winter Meetings this week. Sure, they only agreed to one deal, coming to terms with lefty reliever Gregory Soto on a one-year,

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re right-handed and make a living throwing from a mound, you had a seemingly good chance of hearing your name called during Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. There were a total of 13 players taken during the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft and 12

ORLANDO, Fla. – While the main focus this offseason has been on improving the offense, the Pirates’ first free agent signing is instead addressing a key need in the bullpen. According to a source, the club is in agreement with two-time All-Star Gregory Soto on a one-year, $7.75 million deal,

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Pirates may not have won big in the Draft Lottery on Tuesday, but they are walking away with another lottery pick, their third in the four years since the new system was implemented. The Pirates will be picking fifth overall in next July’s Draft, which will

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

ORLANDO, Fla. – It was a big swing in free agency, but alas, a whiff. Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal. The Pirates were in the running for Schwarber this winter, offering him a four-year deal at $125 million, per a source.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Bill Murphy wouldn’t quite call himself bilingual, but the Pirates’ new pitching coach can communicate with players in several ways. First, there’s Spanish, a product of when he joined the Astros’ coaching ranks. It wasn’t through classes or apps, but by asking fellow coaches how to say

As the Pirates move into the offseason, this page will continue to be updated. Players on the 60-day injured list will have to be added back to the 40-man roster after the World Series.

Every baseball fan has a favorite team, a favorite player, a favorite trip to the ballpark. But above all else, there is a favorite moment. Maybe it was a historic win or a franchise icon being great. The Pirates are one of the most storied franchises in the sport, and

ORLANDO -- There are plenty of factors that go into courting a free agent. What are the terms of a potential contract? What does the playing opportunity look like? Is this the best fit?

Pittsburgh is a lot of things, and “sports town” is near the top of the list. Yinzers bleed black and gold, but some take it a step further and join their hometown teams. These seven Pirates from Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania have made some of the greatest impacts in club

With the baseball world's eyes trained on Orlando, Fla., over the next few days for the Winter Meetings, it's a great time to have a look at each team's biggest need heading into the annual event, one which often serves as a catalyst for Hot Stove action.

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2025 was a year of firsts for Paul Skenes. His first Cy Young Award, his first 200-strikeout season, and now his first USO tour. The Pirates ace and gymnast Livvy Dunne, his girlfriend, recently did their first USO tour aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan, meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rule 5 Draft isn't taking place until Wednesday, and while early buzz at the Winter Meetings might be about things like where Kyle Tucker will sign, there are always early whispers about names who could go in the Rule 5 Draft. Teams haven't really started digging

While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year.

The Pirates claimed utilityman and former top Giants prospect Marco Luciano off waivers Friday, giving them another option either up the middle or in the outfield. Luciano, 24, was one of the biggest international free agents in 2018, signing for a $2.6 million bonus with the Giants. But he did

The Pirates came into this offseason looking to be aggressive and add to their outfield mix. On Thursday, they made their first swing, acquiring a Major League-ready Top 100 prospect. The Pirates acquired outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, the No. 85 prospect in the game per MLB Pipeline, and right-hander Jesus Travieso

So far this offseason, most of the talk around the Pirates has been … just that. Talk. They’ve been connected to some big names and have the flexibility to be a player this winter, but like 20-something other teams, it’s been mostly quiet so far. Next week is a prime

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It might only be December, but there’s a serious case of Draft fever ranging. The root cause is the release of MLB Pipeline’s new 2026 Top 100 Draft Prospects list. The fans are definitely aflame, though, by the upcoming MLB Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of who gets

With executives from all 30 teams set to descend on Orlando, Fla., for the annual Winter Meetings, the Hot Stove may be on the verge of heating up. Though some clubs have already made some moves this offseason, every team still has plenty of questions to answer between now and

This weekend I held an AMA on the Pirates’ subreddit, r/Buccos. The full AMA can be found on Reddit, and below are some of the highlights.

The Rule 5 Draft can be a fascinating, if imperfect, process, and you only need to look at last year’s edition to see why. On one hand, the White Sox selected Shane Smith from the Brewers and watched him blossom into an All-Star before finishing with a 3.81 ERA and

PITTSBURGH -- After six years under pitching coach Oscar Marin, manager Don Kelly felt it was time for a change. There was no question that the team’s pitching staff and rotation were the strength of the club, but sources told MLB.com that the room was looking to be pushed further,