PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled their 2026 promotional schedule for the upcoming season, highlighted by several theme weekends and bobblehead distributions. The first weekend will be “Bucco Luau,’ featuring a custom-designed tiki mug and Hawaiian shirt promotions. That ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was ...
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a deal that will send outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back to Pittsburgh. In total, it’s a five-player trade. Two others moving in the Oviedo-for-Garcia deal, per sources, ...
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3,436,343 from this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players. A 23-year-old right-hander who debuted in May 2024, Skenes was a ...
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham was named the organization’s 2025 Heart & Hustle Award winner Thursday. Created by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association in 2005, the Heart & Hustle Award is voted on by Alumni and active Major League players and is presented annually ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their 40-man roster decisions, protecting players from the incoming Rule 5 Draft. The Pirates selected the contracts of outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez, infielder Jack Brannigan, left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego, and right-handed pitchers Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly and Brandan Bidois. The Rule 5 Draft prevents teams from stockpiling young talent in their minor leagues and makes them available for teams to take during the Winter Meetings in December. To make room on their roster, the Pirates designated for assignment outfielders ...
