The Pittsburgh Pirates entered this offseason with serious intentions about making a big splash. After being rebuked by one slugger, the Pirates should have shifted their focus from Kyle Schwarber to Pete Alonso. This potential pivot was a clear and missed opportunity to secure a franchise-altering slugger.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network has revealed that the Pirates have pivoted to the trade front, where they are apparently pursuing a deal for Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe. Lowe has been floated in trade rumors all offseason, as he is entering the final year of his deal after the Rays exercised his $11.5 million club option for 2026.

Pirates slammed after insider mocks Pittsburgh’s surprising $100M offer to Kyle Schwarber, questioning team’s direction and decision-making.

The Pittsburgh Pirates come close to an end of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. this week and have the Rule 5 Draft as one of those final event

The Pittsburgh Pirates landed the No. 5 pick during Tuesday's 2026 MLB Draft Lottery. The Pirates came into the lottery with the third-best odds at getting the No. 1 pick at 16.81%, but landed in the fifth spot. They went from the third slot to the No. 5 pick. Pittsburgh finished last season 71-91, the fifth-worst record in the league.

The Pirates have made an MLB free agency offer to Kyle Schwarber. Ken Rosenthal says the 4-year offer is likely worth $100 million.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Pirates are staying aggressive during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. and inquired about Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, who has a big trade market. Lowe is an eight-year MLB veteran who has had great success from the plate and has served as the Rays second baseman since 2020.

The day after he was traded from the Red Sox to the Pirates, Jhostynxon Garcia impressed at the plate in his Venezuelan winter league debut.