Pittsburgh Pirates News
If Pirates wont use Paul Skenes to recruit, theyre not serious about winning
The Pirates have an elite free agent recruiting weapon in Paul Skenes, but they're reportedly not even using him.
Source: Rum Bunter
Bleacher Report's Opening Day Pirates lineup prediction is pure nightmare fuel
Bleacher Report's Opening Day lineup projection for the Pirates in 2026 looks painfully familiar to Pittsburgh fans.
Source: Rum Bunter
5 trade targets every Pittsburgh Pirates fan should have on their Christmas list
If Ben Cherington could provide like Santa, these are the trade targets Pirates fans should want the most.
Source: Rum Bunter
Buckle up: There's officially less than a year before (likely) MLB's next lockout
Source: Post Gazette
Latest Pirates rumor bizarrely connects Pittsburgh to Andrew McCutchen downgrade
Jon Heyman reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates were a possible landing spot for Nick Castellanos. That shock is a complete Andrew McCutchen downgrade.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates linked to dream trade fit as hunt for lefty power bat heats up
Ken Rosenthal named the Pittsburgh Pirates as an ideal trade partner for the Tampa Bay Rays, who might be looking to move Brandon Lowe this offseason.
Source: Rum Bunter
Don Kelly signals more changes ahead for Pirates coaching staff
Pirates manager Don Kelly says he expects to make one or two more additions to his coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season.
Source: Rum Bunter
Bob Nutting is already quivering after Pirates see Paul Skenes' pre-arbitration price
Paul Skenes is singlehandedly increasing his own salary, but the bonuses and incentives will quickly price out Bob Nutting and the Pirates.
Source: Rum Bunter
Former Pirates reliever should be on their reunion radar after NPB breakout
The Pirates could pursue an unlikely reunion with Kyle Keller after his breakout in Japan.
Source: Rum Bunter
MLB insider connects Pirates to perfect trade target after Mets shakeup
MLB insider Jon Heyman linked the Pittsburgh Pirates to New York Mets All-Star second baseman Jeff McNeil after they acquired Marcus Semien.
Source: Rum Bunter
MLB analyst sneaks Pirates into future Hall of Famer's confusing trade market
MLB analyst Mike Petriello snuck the Pittsburgh Pirates into a trade fit for future Hall of Famer Nolan Arenado.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates can make this drastic in-house pitching decision to shrewdly save money
The Pirates should develop Jared Jones as their closer when he returns from injury, both to save money and to optimize Jones' skillset.
Source: Rum Bunter
3 Pirates players that could become first time All-Stars in 2026
If things go right, 2026 might be the first time in years when Pirates fans watch the All-Star Game and actually see more than just "Paul Skenes representing Pittsburgh."
Source: Rum Bunter
Insider predicts Pirates will land Japanese star nobody expected as free agency rumors pick up
The Pittsburgh Pirates are uncharacteristically expected to spend this offseason, and an insider's bold prediction has them landing an outlandish player who'd be a perfect fit.
Source: Rum Bunter
MLB execs validate optimism for a Pirates spending spree this winter
The Pittsburgh Pirates are saying they have money to spend, and now rival executives are coming out and giving fans hope that this isn't just some elaborate smokescreen.
Source: Rum Bunter
Why newly signed Pirates relief pitcher could be their next breakout arm
Don't overlook Noah Murdock, now of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in 2026.
Source: Rum Bunter
3 Rule 5 Draft prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates should have on their radar
Succeeding in the Rule 5 draft is all about the art of finding a diamond in the rough, so let's go digging for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Source: Rum Bunter
Analysis: Don Kelly has shown ambition, winning approach in first Pirates coaching hires
Source: Post Gazette
Pirates' rumored free agent target reminiscent of team's former slugger
Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is a free-agent slugger who has been linked to the Pirates by multiple reporters, and bears a striking resemblance to former Pirate Jung Ho.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates bring back former Tigers first-rounder after surprisingly effective season
After an up-and-down 2025 campaign, the Pirates are bringing back right-hander Beau Burrows as non-roster depth in 2026.
Source: Rum Bunter
