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The Pirates' tendency to discard reliable depth before they have viable replacements ready reared its ugly head again when Jason Delay signed with the Red Sox. … [Read more...] about Red Sox just highlighted the Pirates’ biggest recent embarrassment

The Pirates could add some high-upside depth right now with these three players as the offseason begins. … [Read more...] about 3 high-upside depth free agents the Pittsburgh Pirates should add immediately

Add another one to the list of trade opportunities Ben Cherington missed out on for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Why couldn't he push this Toronto Blue Jays deal across the finish line? … [Read more...] about Failed Ben Cherington trade feels even worse after Pirates target’s playoff heroics

Oneil Cruz is the biggest enigma on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster, and after a disappointing 2025, he needs to embrace three tweaks to make 2026 successful. … [Read more...] about Advanced stats expose what held Oneil Cruz back in 2025 (and how he can fix it)

After opting not to renew Oscar Marin's contract after the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy as their new pitching coach. … [Read more...] about Pirates getting well-earned praise for new pitching coach hire from elite pipeline