This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi as Pirates Get Disappointing Update on Mariners' Jorge Polanco. PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have pursued second baseman Jorge Polanco as one of their top free agents in an offseason they are aiming for better bats.

Trade talks continue in Major League Baseball. Astros outfielder Jake Meyers is another candidate with several teams interested.

The Diamondbacks are hiring Jeremy Bleich, who had been the Pirates' director of pitching development, for a front office role.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a massive few days down at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., this week, with the MLB Draft Lottery playing a role i

At 23 years old, Paul Skenes is already one of the best pitchers in baseball. After just two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he’s already established himself as their ace and the face of their franchise.