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The latest Pittsburgh Pirates rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated September 1, 2026.
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Computed from this week's wire against the current 40-man roster — it refreshes as the news moves. Rumors are reports, not transactions.
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Brandon Lowe is having one of the finest seasons of his career at the plate and in the field, which in turn could make him impossible for the Pirates to re-s…
The Pirates were one of the finalists for Eugenio Suárez in free agency, but that doesn't mean he makes sense for them now.
On Tuesday, the superstar closer the Pirates didn't acquire gave up the decisive home run, while the closer they already had finished the game.
Paul Skenes' Tuesday start gave us reason to wonder whether the constant pursuit of an answer to his season-long struggles only compounded the problem.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the co…
The Athletics announced that they have claimed outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Outfielder…
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor move yesterday, acquiring catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for the ever nebulous cash consideratio…
Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $30 million on Wednesday, closing the book on a standoff between Tampa B
The Pirates acquired veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt in a trade from the New York Yankees for cash on Wednesday.,Bethancourt, 34, has played
This is an interesting minor league roster move for the Yankees after the deadline.
The Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Trades are allowed …
Last year's AL MVP runner-up and this season's biggest free agent addition are among MLB's top disappointments in 2026.
Deadline season? The Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline page has the countdown, buyer/seller outlook, and deadline-specific coverage.
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