The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired outfielder Jhostynxon (pronounced “JOES-tin-son”) Garcia and right-handed pitcher Jesus Travieso from the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo, left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman. Garcia, who turns 23 on December 11, was rated by MLB Pipeline (No. 3) and

The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected the following six players to the team’s 40-man roster: Brandan Bidois (Right-Handed Pitcher) - The 24-year-old from Brisbane, Australia, went 8-0 with seven saves, a 0.74 ERA (61.0ip/5er), 69 strikeouts, a .110 batting average against and a 0.80 WHIP in 40 appearances split between Low-A

The Baseball Writers Association of America tonight announced that Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes has been named the recipient of the 2025 National League Cy Young Award. He is the third pitcher in Pirates history to take home Cy Young Award honors, joining Vernon Law in 1960 and Doug Drabek in 1990.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins announced today that the three organizations will team up for a fifth consecutive year to host their #BurghProud Thanksgiving meal distribution benefiting families in the community. Families throughout the greater Pittsburgh area who need help putting Thanksgiving dinner on their table are invited to

The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Harbin to the 40-man roster, which is now at 39 players. The 24-year-old Harbin went a combined 4-4 with seven saves, a 4.69 ERA (63.1ip/33er) and 92 strikeouts in 50 appearances (one start) split between High-A Greensboro, Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates today reinstated right-handed pitchers Dugan Darnell and Jared Jones, catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez, outfielder Ronny Simon and infielder Enmanuel Valdez from the 60-day injured list. Darnell and right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks have been designated for assignment. Outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been claimed off waivers by the

The Pittsburgh Pirates today released their spring training schedule for the 2026 Grapefruit League season. The schedule includes a total of 31 games, 16 of which will be played at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. The Pirates will open up their 2026 spring schedule with a trip to Sarasota to

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Dugan Darnell off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and transferred him to the 60-day injured list. The 28-year-old Darnell began the 2025 season with Triple-A Albuquerque, where he went 5-2 with one save, a 3.19 ERA (53.2ip/19er), 63 strikeouts and a .216 batting

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Bubba Chandler the organization’s Bob Friend Pitcher of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 23-year-old Chandler finished second among all Pirates minor leaguers with 121 strikeouts while going 5-6 with a 4.05 ERA (100.0ip/45er) in

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Konnor Griffin the organization’s Honus Wagner Player of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. Griffin is currently rated by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline as the No. 1 prospect in baseball. He was named Baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Konnor Griffin the organization’s Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 19-year-old Griffin made just seven errors in 757.0 innings at shortstop in 89 appearances (88 starts) across three levels in his

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Esmerlyn Valdez the organization’s Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 21-year-old Valdez hit a combined .286 (131-for-458) with 25 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs, 86 RBI, a .376 on-base percentage,

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Brandan Bidois (pronounced “bid-WAH”) the organization’s Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 24-year-old Bidois went a combined 8-0 with seven saves, a 0.74 ERA (61.0ip/5er), 69 strikeouts, a .110 batting average

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Yonleg Gaetano the organization’s Rookie-Level Pitcher of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 20-year-old Gaetano went 2-2 with five saves, a 0.93 ERA (29.0ip/3er), 39 strikeouts, a .168 batting average against and a 0.90 WHIP

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Edward Florentino the organization’s Rookie-Level Player of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 18-year-old Florentino batted .347 (33-for-95) with six doubles, two triples, six home runs, 23 RBI, 16 walks, six stolen bases, 23 runs

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named Duce Gourson the organization’s Omar Moreno Baserunner of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. The 23-year-old Gourson hit a combined .275 (92-for-335) with 21 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 38 RBI, 31 stolen bases and

The Pittsburgh Pirates today named the Greensboro Grasshoppers coaching staff as the organization’s Staff of the Year. The announcement was made by Director of Coaching and Player Development Michael Chernow. Greensboro’s staff included South Atlantic League Manager of the Year Blake Butler, Pitching Coach Matt Myers, Hitting Coaches Jon Prieto

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Infielder/outfielder Ryan Kreidler has been designated for assignment to make room for Robertson on the 40-man roster, which remains full. The 27-year-old Robertson made his Major League debut in 2025, recording nine RBI in 27

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the club has extended the contract of manager Don Kelly. The 45-year-old Kelly made his managerial debut on May 9 vs. Atlanta. Following Kelly’s appointment to being named the team’s 42nd manager in club history, Pittsburgh swept seven series, including series against the National League

The Pittsburgh Pirates today released the 2026 regular season schedule. The Pirates will open the 2026 campaign in New York with a three-game series against the Mets from March 26-29. The first road trip will conclude with three games in Cincinnati against the Reds from March 30-April 1. It will

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Little off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Little has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old righthander, who was designated for assignment on August 4, made two relief appearances with Los Angeles this season. He made his big-league debut on June

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired outfielder Ivan Brethowr from the Chicago Cubs for left-handedpitcher Taylor Rogers. The 22-year-old Brethowr hit .221 (58-for-263) with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 26 RBI, 25 stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 83 games this season with High-A South Bend of the

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez from the New York Yankees for right-handed pitcher David Bednar. All three players were rated as top-25 prospects in the Yankees organization at the time of the trade. Flores was rated by both MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and first baseman Callan Moss from Kansas City for left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter. The 28-year-old Sisk made five relief appearances for Kansas City this season, posting a 1.69 ERA (5.1ip/1er) and 11 strikeouts. He also had four saves, a 3.77 ERA

The Pittsburgh Pirates tonight acquired right-handed pitcher Jeter Martinez from Seattle, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Martinez was rated by both MLB Pipeline (No. 13) and Baseball America (No. 22) as a top-30 prospect in Seattle’s organization at the time he was acquired. The 19-year-old Martinez went 2-6