Pirates Retain Pitcher with New Agreement

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t been overly active in offseason negotiations so far, but they have moved to retain one familiar arm for 2026. According to Ari Alexander, right-hander Jarod Bayless has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pirates for next season. Bayless’ 2025 Season with the Pirates Organization Bayless initially joined … Read more

Steel City Stunner: Pirates Flip the Script on Mitch Keller Before Deadline Hits

The Pittsburgh Pirates and starting pitcher Mitch Keller have been at the center of swirling trade rumors as the deadline approaches. While Keller isn’t a typical trade candidate—given that he’s under contract for several more years—his value as a controllable arm makes him especially appealing to contenders in need of long-term pitching help. It’s understandable … Read more

MLB TRADE SHOCKWAVE: Pirates’ Ace Draws Intense Yankees Interest

The New York Yankees are reportedly in discussions with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline as the Bronx Bombers look to strengthen their pitching staff. Notably, they are not pursuing Paul Skenes. Instead, according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, the Yankees have expressed interest in several Pirates pitchers other than Skenes. While no … Read more

MLB SHOCKWAVE: Pittsburgh Pirates Strike Surprise Trade with Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have enjoyed a strong season, posting a 57-50 record and currently clinging to a narrow 0.5-game lead over both the Mariners and Rangers for the second AL Wild Card spot. They’ve managed to stay competitive despite trading away their longtime franchise star, Rafael Devers, in a blockbuster June 15 deal with the … Read more

MLB Shockwave: Pirates, Cubs Pull Off Stunning 4-Player Trade — Insider Reveals Blockbuster Deal in the Works

For the Chicago Cubs, the time to act is right now if they want to upgrade their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd have emerged as a solid top duo, the rotation as a whole lacks the depth and firepower seen in other National League contenders. It’s especially glaring when compared to the … Read more

REPORT: The Pirates are listening to trade offers for their top power bat

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have drawn trade interest on several players ahead of the deadline, including their top power hitter of 2025. According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, center fielder Oneil Cruz has received inquiries from multiple teams across Major League Baseball. While the Pirates aren’t actively shopping Cruz, they have listened … Read more

Report : Pirates’ $106M All-Star Shuns Yankees, Declined deal Trade to Bronx

The New York Yankees have several areas they’ll likely look to address ahead of this year’s trade deadline. With Clarke Schmidt recently landing on the injured list and DJ LeMahieu struggling, bolstering the starting rotation and infield may become priorities. An outfielder doesn’t appear to be on their radar for now. With Aaron Judge, Trent … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Pittsburgh Pirates sign a handful league deal and players acquired for very little making up their bullpen. However, it’s working out great for the Bucs.

After being one of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest weaknesses in 2024, the bullpen has emerged as a major strength this season. Since the beginning of May, Pirates relievers have posted a 3.53 ERA, 3.47 FIP, and 1.18 WHIP. While their strikeout rate sits at just 21.4%, they’ve limited walks to 8.9% and lead the majors … Read more

REPORT: Another Potential blockbuster Trade Spot for Pirates’ Mitch Keller

  With their pitching staff decimated by injuries, the New York Mets are actively exploring trade possibilities across the league, and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Mitch Keller has emerged as a possible target in what could be a major midseason move. The Mets’ rotation has been hit hard, with Griffin Canning (60-day IL, Achilles rupture), Kodai … Read more

Pittsburgh Pirates in Business: Pirates in Trade Involving Breakout Starting Pitcher

Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently surveyed several MLB executives to get a sense of what could unfold as the trade deadline approaches. According to those polled, the Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to shop left-hander Andrew Heaney in the coming weeks. Bowden noted that the 34-year-old southpaw owns a 4.16 ERA over 17 starts and … Read more