The rare splurge by the Pirates is their second significant acquisition in less than a week. Pittsburgh acquired two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay on Dec. 19 as part of a three-team deal that included sending starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Houston.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing a situation that some want them to get ahead of with Paul Skene, with many suggesting that doing so now would help them avoid what the Detroit Tigers are dealing with now with Tarik Skubal.

The Pittsburgh Pirates add bullpen depth by agreeing to a minor league contract with former Mets veteran reliever Chris Devenski.

The New York Mets reportedly lost one of their long-time relievers in free agency to the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday afternoon.

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been more aggressive this offseason compared to previous winters. Coming off another last-place finish, seven straight losing seasons and 10 consecutive seasons without a playoff berth,

Brandon Lowe joins the Pirates, bringing power, veteran leadership, and excitement over hitting potential home runs into the Allegheny River.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation leans heavily to the right, and that has nothing to do with the pitchers’ political viewpoints.