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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 October 16, 2026.
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was a massive boost for the team in his first season with the Bucs. After being acquired in a three-team trade…
The Pittsburgh Pirates' normal tactic to attempt to retain Brandon Lowe likely won't work in light of a key offseason deadline.
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.
The Pirates' failed Marcell Ozuna experiment should be a cautionary tale about the dangers of investing in reputation instead of roster fit.
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.
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.
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…
David Bednar is set to hit free agency, but the Pirates may have already found his replacement in their bullpen.
The Reds parlayed a qualifying offer into a Rookie of the Year candidate. The Pirates could find similar success in negotiations with Brandon Lowe.
This trade idea would be a very Brewers-like savvy deal to make.
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 mi…
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 Pirat…
Reports that the Pirates had signed right-handed pitcher José Urquidy to a minor league contract turned out to be false.
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 th…
Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that.
This trade didn't turn out well for the Astros.
The Pirates could have an interest in a reunion with Lowe.
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 wel…
The Pirates don't have a long list of major league free agents this offseason, but their decision on one of them will be critical to their success in 2027.
The Pirates' trade for Camilo Doval already looked bad, but his first appearance after his return to the Giants added insult to injury.
Deadline season? The Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline page has the countdown, buyer/seller outlook, and deadline-specific coverage.
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