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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever could

Paul Skenes' third major league season showed that development isn't always linear, even for generational talents.

Where to watch Cowboys vs. Bucs: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for NFL 'Thursday Night Football'

All you need to know to watch the Cowboys host the Buccaneers on "Thursday Night Football."

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for Pirates

Paul Skenes has spent his first three seasons becoming basically everything the Pirates could have dreamed he would become — except a playoff pitcher.

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

A year after the Pirates decided Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could, the Reds might decide he is exactly the person they want leading their own.

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

The 2015 Pirates won 16 more games than the 2026 team, reached the postseason for a third consecutive year and still went into the offseason disappointed.

The greatest MLB player from every state

Each of the 50 states has produced MLB talent, but it ranges in value from Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Brandon Nimmo and Mo Vaughn. We chose the greatest player born in each one, from Hall of...

Keep or non-tender? What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis and other arbitration-eligible players
Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge question

Wilber Dotel was a pleasant surprise for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, but his role for 2027 is very much up in the air.

Pirates 2026 season in review: Infielders

The Pittsburgh Pirates infield in 2026 was comprised of a balanced mix of All-Star caliber players and average rotational pieces. Best of the best starters Pittsburgh’s infield as a whole was a...

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate October

The Pirates are victims of baseball's broken economic system, but several playoff teams facing many of the same disadvantages keep making that excuse sound less convincing.

Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicated

Spencer Horwitz getting an extra year of arbitration illustrates how quickly the Pirates' financial picture is beginning to change.

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve Cohen

Whether it be new Los Angeles Angels owner Stan Kroenke or New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, the chairman of every team has a backstory.

Former Pirates pitcher, Central Catholic graduate Sam McDowell dies at 84
Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason call

Extending Brandon Lowe the qualifying offer should be the easiest decision the Pirates make all offseason, but fans shouldn’t pretend it constitutes a serious effort to keep him.

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprint

The Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pirates should be paying close attention to how they got there.

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery made the most of his first season with the team. Montgomery made 70 appearances for the Pirates this season, recording a 6-4 record with a 2.88...

Monday, October 5, 2026
Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates future

Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen is joining MLB Network for postseason coverage in October.

Why Brewers trade idea sending 2.63 ERA closer to Pirates would be a savvy move

This trade idea would be a very Brewers-like savvy deal to make.

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worse

The once-historically bad White Sox are now winning playoff gams, which should be particularly infuriating for Pirates fans.

Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excuse

Even at a projected $7.2 million, Paul Skenes remains dramatically underpaid relative to his value.

Pirates urged to make trade with division rival

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting at home for the playoffs, but their 82-80 record from the season suggests that they are close to playing in October. It might only take one or two more moves to...

Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. Dodgers

After the Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Braves just used one to beat the Dodgers in October.

Pirates end-of-season report card: Evaluating a winning year that fell short of October
Noah Hiles: The progress from this year’s Pirates will mean nothing without more from Bob Nutting
Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunity

Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking among MLB center fielders further highlights how much the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season truly stings.

Pirates Wyatt Sanford kicks off Arizona Fall League with big homer

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Wyatt Sanford got going the Arizona Fall League over the weekend, blasting a huge homer in a Glendale loss to the Salt River Rafters. Sanford cranked a cutter to an...

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the Reds

Ke'Bryan Hayes once seemed like the future of the Pirates' franchise. Now, Pittsburgh can take pleasure in watching the former first-round pick struggle with the Reds.

The Pirates Nailed The Brandon Lowe Trade

The Astros went into last offseason in search of rotation depth. The Rays were looking to offload a cumbersome contract (by their standards). Enter the Pirates, who seized the opportunity and came...

Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspective

Don Kelly has never seen his hometown team win a postseason series. The pressure is on the Pirates' manager to change nearly 50 years of history.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon Lowe

The Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk.

Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twist

Reports that the Pirates had signed right-handed pitcher José Urquidy to a minor league contract turned out to be false.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Pirates Sign Jose Urquidy To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jose Urquidy cleared waivers and elected free agency on Wednesday. He didn’t have to wait long to find a new gig. Urquidy is headed back to the Pirates on a minor league deal, per...

Livvy Dunne rocks blue bikini on tropical vacation with Paul Skenes for her 24th birthday

Livvy Dunne celebrated her special day alongside her boyfriend, Paul Skenes.

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for September

Two young Pirates pitchers closed out the season better than anyone in the National League. Jared Jones and Mason Montgomery entered the season on different paths, but ended with the same...

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearing

Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that.

Why Astros lost 'brutal' three-team trade with Rays, Pirates

This trade didn't turn out well for the Astros.

Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decision

If Brandon Lowe's importance to the Pittsburgh Pirates on the field wasn't enough, his teammates' glowing comments about him as a leader put pressure on the team to pay up.

Pirates named top 3 landing spot for All-Star 2B to replace Brandon Lowe

The Pirates could have an interest in a reunion with Lowe.

Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027

Attendance at Pirates games in 2026 accelerated once the team gave people a reason to care.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameout

For the second consecutive year, the Boston Red Sox hit a Yankees-shaped wall in the postseason, falling to their biggest rivals in the Wild Card Round. It's un

Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relic

The 2013 NL Wild Card Game should be remembered as proof of just how much opportunity Pirates ownership has wasted since.

This Pirates prospect could have an Esmerlyn Valdez-style Arizona Fall League breakout
Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027

The Pirates had baseball's best year-over-year improvement in terms of runs scored. After still failing to make the playoffs, it's clear that even more reinforcements are needed.

Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excuse

Ben Cherington said Brandon Lowe returning to Pittsburgh would be "a great outcome," but the Pirates have to decide how badly they actually want that outcome.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benches

Four players on MLB Wild Card benches were regular fixtures in the Pirates' starting lineup at some point over the past two years.

Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging for

Watching Astros fans seemingly take playoff baseball for granted makes the Pirates' continued postseason absence sting that much more.

MLBTR Podcast: Wild Card Rosters And What’s Next For The Rangers, Diamondbacks, and Pirates

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this...

Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the making

The Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of October's most heartwarming moments.

Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignore

The Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors.

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSL

The Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Seth Hernandez found himself atop another prospect list as he was named the Florida State League’s top prospect for his body of work as a member of the...

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