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Bucs invite 6 more to camp

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the names of six additional non-roster invitees that will be at spring training when it opens on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Florida. The list includes catcher Derek Berg, first baseman Nick Cimillo, infielder Alika Williams, infielder-outfielder ...

Report: Pirates still have shot at All-Star 3B

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on a recent podcast that the Pittsburgh Pirates are still interested in All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez. He hit .228 last season with 49 homers and 118 RBIs while playing with the Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks. ”I would certainly ...

The hot corner is hot button position for Pirates

Notes and observations with a month to go before the start of Major League Baseball’s Spring Training games: - The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of MLB’s biggest movers and shakers this offseason, and according to numerous published online reports, general manager Ben Cherington ...

Pirates ink deals with international players

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates signed 25 players on the first day of the 2026 international signing period. Jeancer Custodio and Wilton Guerrero Jr., both from the Dominican Republic, were the two most notable signings. Custodio is rated seventh among MLB Pipeline’s top 50 ...

Feb. 9 set as start date for Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH — For Pittsburgh Pirates fans, baseball is just around the corner, and that corner happens to be Monday, Feb. 9. That’s because that is the official opening of Major League Baseball’s spring training for the Pirates. Pitchers and catchers who are participating in the World Baseball Classic will report that day. The rest of the Pirates will report on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Other notable dates include: - Feb. 12, first workout for infielders and outfielders taking part in the WBC. - Feb. 16, first full-squad workout - Feb. 18, photo day The media will have access to the ...

Pirates 1971 pitching star Giusti dies at 86

PITTSBURGH — Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86. The club, citing Giusti’s family, said he died on Sunday. “We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member of the ...