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1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰

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Jim Bowden's Brandon Lowe prediction leaves Pirates with almost no excuse to let him walk

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Pirates passed on Matt Arnold in 2019, but Brewers' World Series win exposes a much bigger problem

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Pirates should have hope after Brewers’ World Series championship

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Window opens for Pirates to negotiate with 2B Brandon Lowe before impending free agency https://t.co/3bTdP1zNCI #Pirates

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What can the Pirates learn from the Brewers after Milwaukee won the World Series.

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“It’s not broken.” @ThePoniExpress & @ChrisMuellerPGH reacted to the small-market #Brewers winning the World Series. #Pirates

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Brandon Lowe and Gregory Soto are officially free agents (as is the announced to be retiring Kirby Yates).

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Fridays are mailbags this offseason on “OffBeat.” Do you have a Pirates or baseball question? Leave it here. You might just get an answer.

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Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮

Looking ahead to how the Pirates could fare next season ➡️

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Pirates paid a premium for another elite shortstop with no obvious future opening

The Pittsburgh Pirates are doing something interesting at the shortstop position. Obviously, when you employ one of the game's brightest young stars, Konnor Gri

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Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮

The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

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Surprising Pirates reunion prediction could become an expensive offseason mistake

The Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of needs to address this offseason, and upgrading their bullpen should be among their priorities. But one MLB insider's surpr

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Pirates need to add a veteran starting pitcher

The Bucs have a good rotation. It still needs a veteran arm, however.

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Pirates' newest second-base prospect offers something their strikeout-prone lineup desperately needs

More offensive balance is the goal.

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MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆

Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

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World Series matchup doesn’t change need for salary cap/floor system

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their division rival pull off an improbable run.

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Pirates' latest Astros hire reveals bigger plan to fix disappointing pitching staff

The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building their reputation around pitching development. After a disappointing 2026 season, however, they're increasingly

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Pirates' most infamous trade comes back to haunt them in Rays' World Series thriller

Eight years after the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most regrettable trades in franchise history, the two pitchers at the center of that deal found themsel

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MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️

Peer voting results here 📲

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Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮

How the Pirates could make a signiifcant move ➡️

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Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆

Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

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Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢

Where Brandon Lowe ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

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MLB's proposed playoff overhaul could create another hurdle for Pirates' postseason dreams

Imagine the Pittsburgh Pirates finally ending their postseason drought, only to have a higher-seeded opponent publicly select them as the team it would rather f

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Pirate hire former Astros pitching coach for Minor Leagues

The Bucs executed a steal from the Astros organization.

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Brewers' World Series dominance exposes a surprising truth about Pirates' biggest weakness

For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest problem was painfully obvious: They couldn't score enough runs to compete with the National League's best teams. But

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Pirates' troubling Arizona Fall League results expose an uncomfortable pitching development question

The Pittsburgh Pirates have built a reputation for developing young pitchers. But one of their former top draft picks is becoming an increasingly uncomfortable

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B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐

Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

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Brewers' World Series rally shows Pirates what smart baseball looks like

The most important play of the Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series Game 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays wasn't a home run, a spectacular defensive play o

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Pirates' Brandon Lowe embodies Roberto Clemente's legacy as uncertain future looms

When Major League Baseball announced New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner Monday morning, it was a reminder that s

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Three things the Pirates need to do to have a successful offseason

The Pirates need to capitalize on this season and continue to build through free-agency and the trade market.

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Brewers' $50 million World Series hero Cooper Pratt shows Pirates what comes after Konnor Griffin extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most significant financial commitments in franchise history when they signed Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million

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Pirates' bullpen concerns look even worse after Brewers' latest World Series masterpiece

The Milwaukee Brewers are two wins away from a World Series championship, and they're providing the Pittsburgh Pirates with yet another uncomfortable reminder o

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Livvy Dunne Making Acting Debut

'Baywatch' reboot series announces premiere date and TV info 📲

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Pirates' Brandon Lowe dilemma could make Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds expendable

It's a question of priorities.

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮

Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Pirates' Paul Skenes is MLB's lowest-paid union leader, but he's fighting for something bigger

Paul Skenes is one of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball. He's also the lowest-paid member of the eight-player executive subcommittee helping le

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Pirates' long-awaited competitive window could be destroyed by MLB's looming labor war

The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season didn't go the way they or the fans had hoped, though there were small victories along the way. Oneil Cruz broke out. Braxton

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀

Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

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Pirates' most expensive player could become their most uncomfortable offseason decision

The future is here. Is he a part of it?

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MLBPA's alternative to a salary floor could be an even bigger nightmare for Pirates ownership

For years, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting has been able to point to baseball's economic system as an explanation for his team's spending limitations. Smal

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Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰

Breaking down why the Pirates need to make major investments this winter ➡️

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Pirates' biggest offensive weakness has an unlikely solution hiding in plain sight after Oneil Cruz's season

One of the biggest issues facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 was the team's performance against left-handed pitching, particularly left-handed starters. When

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Manfred Defends Salary Cap

MLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

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Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿

Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

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Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢

A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

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Come chat the Rays vs. Brewers World Series with Bucs Dugout!

The World Series stage is set.

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Rays' World Series roster exposes a glaring weakness in Pirates' rebuilding philosophy

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the World Series, and the way they constructed their roster should force the Pittsburgh Pirates to reconsider a fundamental pa

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Some pending free agents the Pirates could consider re-signing

Your best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Brewers-Rays World Series shows Pirates' problems run deeper than payroll

The 2026 World Series is shaping up to be a nightmare for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and not just because their division rivals are competing for a championship. T

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Pirates' Paul Skenes warned about potential issue that may explain his 2026 regression

Paul Skenes knew long before his disappointing 2026 season that one aspect of his pitching mechanics would require constant attention throughout his career. Now

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Pirates' newest award-winning prospect adds another twist to their crowded shortstop future

The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years trying to build a sustainable foundation around homegrown talent. Now, they're developing so many promising shortstops t

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Pirates' potential Cubs free-agent target Seiya Suzuki comes with an expensive reality check

Do you go all-in on one guy, or spread the wealth around?

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Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰

Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

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World Series Predictions 🔮

Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

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Pirates have another 100-mph pitching prospect, but he comes with a major red flag

The Pittsburgh Pirates have found another pitcher capable of lighting up the radar gun. Whether he can consistently find the strike zone, however, is an entirel

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Rays have accomplished more since joining MLB than Pirates have in nearly half a century

When the Tampa Bay Rays played their first Major League Baseball game in 1998, the Pittsburgh Pirates were already nearly two decades removed from their last Wo

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Murf Gray named Pirates Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year

Cannonball coming! Murf Gray has arrived on the scene!

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Brewers' unlikely bullpen hero gives Pirates a new reason to rethink Carmen Mlodzinski's role

Carmen Mlodzinski has spent parts of four seasons in the Majors, and the Pirates are no closer to pinning down his exact role on the team. One month, he’s a sta

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Pirates' former top draft pick Termarr Johnson is facing an increasingly bleak road back to relevance

There was a time when Termarr Johnson was supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the Pittsburgh Pirates' future. Now, it's becoming increasingly difficult to

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Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬

Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

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Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒

Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

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A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾

What the Pirates could do to bolster their roster ➡️

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Rays' ALCS defensive heroics expose another Pirates roster problem

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series, and while their offense delivered the knockout blows against the Cleveland Guardians, their defense provided

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Insider's plea for Pirates to trade for Hunter Goodman almost makes sense, but the cost is too high

The Pittsburgh Pirates need to add right-handed pop to their left-handed-heavy lineup this offseason. And while Rafael Flores Jr. earned some trust with his 202

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Pirates have another offseason trade idea with Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates should be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Konnor Griffin's stunning fantasy ranking should put Pirates on notice entering 2027

Konnor Griffin hasn't even completed a full Major League Baseball season, and he's already being mentioned alongside some of the biggest superstars in the game.

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Rays' biggest ALCS hero is proof Pirates must rethink their prospect trade strategy

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series, and one of their biggest heroes is a superstar they acquired before almost anyone else realized what he could

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Rays' World Series berth casts Pirates' blockbuster offseason trade in brutal new light

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series. The Pittsburgh Pirates are headed into another offseason wondering what went wrong. And somehow, the trade th

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Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍

Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

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Pirates have a golden opportunity as Steelers and Penguins face uncertain futures

For the better part of two decades, Pittsburgh sports fans have been able to count on two things: the Steelers and Penguins competing for championships, and the

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Pirates Jared Triolo named Gold Glove finalist

Triolo was once again a lockdown defender all over the diamond.

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Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆

And then there were two 📲

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Pirates' remarkable Brandon Lowe transformation could become their next offseason embarrassment

The Pittsburgh Pirates deserve credit for one of the most remarkable player-development success stories of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, they're also dangerou

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Pirates' overlooked pitching prospect could complicate their biggest offseason priority

The Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of questions to answer about their starting rotation this offseason, and finding a reliable left-handed starter figures to be

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MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈

Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

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Brewers' forgotten ticket promotion aged better than Pirates' entire rebuild

Back in 2014, the Milwaukee Brewers asked their fans to spend $1,000 on a promise that might not pay off for decades. Twelve years later, that promise is lookin

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Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢

Ranking the moves that became wildly one-sided over time 📲

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Esmerlyn Valdez's rookie season has troubling parallels to former Pirate's downfall

The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen this story before. A promising young outfielder gets called up to the big leagues out of necessity, immediately flashes impress

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Pirates' farm system decline exposes a problem Ben Cherington can't keep ignoring

There is an aspect of rebuilding a baseball franchise that holds some excitement. High draft picks, promising prospects, and anticipation all keep the fans’ att

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Pirates sign Minor League outfielder to two-year deal

The Bucs are already making moves.

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Pirates' loaded catching pipeline could force an offseason trade for a righty masher

The primary reason that the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense was derailed in 2026 was the rash of injuries they suffered to key players in the second half of the sea

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FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁

8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

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Pirates' next big Rule 5 decision could put another promising young slugger at risk

The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years trying to develop a long-term solution behind the plate. Now, they might have so many promising catchers in their organi

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Pirates' newest power-hitting prospect has one major obstacle standing in his way

The Pittsburgh Pirates have another intriguing young shortstop making noise in their farm system. Unfortunately for Wyatt Sanford, his path to the major leagues

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Guardians' historic playoff pitching run should embarrass Pirates' supposedly elite rotation

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered 2026 believing their starting rotation could carry them into October. Instead, they're watching another small-market organization

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Brewers' unlikely NLCS MVP just exposed a major flaw in Pirates' roster construction

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series, and their National League Championship Series MVP is a 30-year-old journeyman who nearly walked away from

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Pirates Brandon Lowe named Gold Glove finalist

It was a heck of a year for Lowe.

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MLB Contract Predictions 🔮

Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

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Pirates must brace losing Brandon Lowe in free agency

Brandon Lowe had a strong 2026 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of entering free agency.

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Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬

Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

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Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆

The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

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Brewers' NLCS victory makes Pirates' historic offensive season look even more meaningless

The Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of 2026 rewriting their offensive record books, but the National League pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers just demonstrated wh

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Guardians' Chase DeLauter breakout is a reminder of what Pirates must do for Konnor Griffin

If you build it, he will (be)come a star.

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Jared Triolo's Gold Glove nomination exposes Pirates' biggest infield contradiction

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a Gold Glove-caliber defender who can't hit consistently and a .300 hitter who can't field consistently. Somehow, they're still tryi

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Brewers' rookie pitcher just showed Pirates why rotation depth is never optional

The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory away from the World Series, and one of their most important postseason pitching performances just came from a rookie who i

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How Pirates performed vs. MLB’s Final Four this season

The Pittsburgh Pirates can compete with baseball’s best.

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Pirates' Brandon Lowe nightmare just got a very real December deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates' top offseason priority will be finding a way to retain star second baseman Brandon Lowe. Bringing Lowe back is far from the club's only

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Pirates have chance to win David Bednar trade twice, but there's one expensive catch

The evaluation of the David Bednar trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates' perspective has been something of a rollercoaster. At first, it was too early to tell how

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Pirates 2026 season in review: Best of the prospects

These young Bucs had breakout seasons!

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Pirates' biggest 2026 free agency mistake should change Ben Cherington's entire offseason strategy

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of meaningful progress in 2026, finishing with their first winning record since 2018. But one of their most expensiv

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10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑

It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

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Nick Gonzales' breakout season left Pirates with a much bigger problem than his batting average suggests

For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates waited for Nick Gonzales to become the hitter they envisioned when they selected him seventh overall in the 2020 MLB Draft. In

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Brandon Lowe's Gold Glove nomination just made Pirates' looming free agency mistake even worse

The Pittsburgh Pirates are already going to have a difficult enough time figuring out how to replace Brandon Lowe's offensive production. Now, apparently, they

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MLB Free Agents to Avoid ⚠️

Buyer beware on these players hitting the market 📲

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Gold Glove Finalists Revealed

PCA and Vladdy headline nominees. Full list here 📲

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Pirates' former trade deadline target just gave them another reason to revisit free agency plans

While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at home plotting how they can snap their 11-year postseason drought, they may find that some of the players still competing und

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Pirates 2026 season in review: Starting rotation

An expected strength didn’t quite turn out that way.

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Every MLB Team's Best Player Under 25 ⭐

Assessing Pittsburgh's top young talent who can elevate the franchise ➡️

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Pirates' forgotten prospect is quietly following the same path as Esmerlyn Valdez

The Pittsburgh Pirates might have another power-hitting prospect worth paying attention to, and if the last year has taught them anything, it's that they should

Cutch Joining MLB Network Radio 📻

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Five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen is joining SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio as a Postseason analyst. The 2013 NL MVP and 2015 Roberto Clemente Award winner will appear every Wednesday and Thursday on “Power Alley” through the World Series and will make his debut tomorrow at 10

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Pirates' record-breaking offense might have been fool's gold all along

For much of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to have finally solved the offensive problems that had plagued the organization for years. They hit

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Brewers' NLCS heroics should make Pirates rethink risky Brandon Lowe replacement plan

The Milwaukee Brewers are showing the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what it takes to turn a promising young roster into a legitimate World Series contender. And if

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Latest Free Agent Rumors 🐝

Predictions for Jazz, more ahead of offseason 📲

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MLB Offseason Predictions 🔮

Early takes on big FA signings and trades to expect 📲

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Guardians' ALCS comeback exposes what Pirates failed to accomplish at trade deadline

The Cleveland Guardians provided a masterclass in how to approach the MLB trade deadline Monday night. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it also served

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownership

Revenue for me, but not for thee.

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Pirates 2026 season in review: Catchers

The Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️

Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakout

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢

The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐

What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished business

The Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊

Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend more

For years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuse

Henry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮

4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhere

The Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winning

For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flaw

While there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offer

As the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮

Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍

10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realize

The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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Pirates 2026 season in review: Outfielders

Solid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in years

For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾

The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his future

For a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down year

For much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027

The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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Pirates 2026 season in review: Bullpen

It was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

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🚨MLB Proposes Less Games

Return of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decision

Thinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍

FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever could

Paul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾

Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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MLB Lays Out Lockout Plans

New details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for Pirates

Two years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️

Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotion

The Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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Division Series Recap 🍿

Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthrough

Eleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮

How the Pirates will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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The greatest MLB player from every state

Baseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge question

The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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BREWERS WIN 1ST WORLD SERIES ☝️

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1st MLB Offseason Trade 🔄

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Breaking News

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Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮

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Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮

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