Pittsburgh Pirates News
Brewers' unlikely NLCS MVP just exposed a major flaw in Pirates' roster construction
Jake Bauers won NLCS MVP after delivering six RBIs in the series, including a two-run double and a bases-loaded walk in Game 4.
Source: Rum Bunter
Noah Hiles: These MLB playoffs provide proof baseball isnt broken
Source: Post Gazette
Brewers' NLCS victory makes Pirates' historic offensive season look even more meaningless
The Pirates broke their franchise single-season home run record in 2026 but couldn't sustain enough offense to reach October.
Source: Rum Bunter
Guardians' Chase DeLauter breakout is a reminder of what Pirates must do for Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin is a budding superstar, and the Pirates can look to the Guardians' success with rookie Chase DeLauter for a blueprint about how to build a contender around their own face of the…
Source: Rum Bunter
Heres why the Pirates need to do what it takes to bring Brandon Lowe back
Source: Post Gazette
Jared Triolo's Gold Glove nomination exposes Pirates' biggest infield contradiction
The Pirates don't necessarily need to make Jared Triolo an everyday starter, but they do need to construct a roster that doesn't force them to choose between competent defense and competent offense.
Source: Rum Bunter
Brewers' rookie pitcher just showed Pirates why rotation depth is never optional
Robert Gasser's NLCS Game 3 performance offered a lesson about pitching depth that the Pirates learned the hard way in 2026.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates' Brandon Lowe nightmare just got a very real December deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates' normal tactic to attempt to retain Brandon Lowe likely won't work in light of a key offseason deadline.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates have chance to win David Bednar trade twice, but there's one expensive catch
The Pittsburgh Pirates could pull off the ultimate trade win by re-signing David Bednar in free agency, but it would likely be a mistake.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates' biggest 2026 free agency mistake should change Ben Cherington's entire offseason strategy
The Pirates' failed Marcell Ozuna experiment should be a cautionary tale about the dangers of investing in reputation instead of roster fit.
Source: Rum Bunter
Nick Gonzales' breakout season left Pirates with a much bigger problem than his batting average suggests
Nick Gonzales finally answered the Pirates' longstanding questions about his offensive potential, only to leave them with an equally significant question about his defensive future.
Source: Rum Bunter
Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates took a step forward in 2026 but still missed the playoffs for an 11th consecutive season. Theyre now set for a notable set of salary increases in arbitration and could lose one of the…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Brandon Lowe's Gold Glove nomination just made Pirates' looming free agency mistake even worse
Brandon Lowe was named a National League Gold Glove finalist at second base, a reminder that his value to the Pirates extend beyond his production at the plate.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates' former trade deadline target just gave them another reason to revisit free agency plans
A rumored Pittsburgh Pirates' trade deadline target is now looking like a must-add in free agency as he shines with the Cleveland Guardians in the postseason.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates' forgotten prospect is quietly following the same path as Esmerlyn Valdez
A year ago, Esmerlyn Valdez was turning heads in the Arizona Fall League. Now, Jhonny Severino is making a case to follow a similar trajectory.
Source: Rum Bunter
Pirates' record-breaking offense might have been fool's gold all along
Was the Pirates' offensive resurgence actually sustainable, or did an explosive first half disguise problems that never really went away?
Source: Rum Bunter
Brewers' NLCS heroics should make Pirates rethink risky Brandon Lowe replacement plan
If the Pirates want to follow the Brewers' blueprint, they need to stop treating young talent and established veterans as competing investments.
Source: Rum Bunter
Guardians' ALCS comeback exposes what Pirates failed to accomplish at trade deadline
Cleveland's 7-3 win in Game 1 of the ALCS was practically an advertisement for its aggressive midseason roster construction, and the Pirates should be taking notes.
Source: Rum Bunter
From Konnor to Kirby, ranking all 41 Pirates by the likelihood they will return in 2027
Source: Post Gazette
MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownership
The Pirates can't control how the league operates during the impending MLB lockout, but that won't stop them from taking a serious PR hit once the work stoppage begins.
Source: Rum Bunter
