Alex Stumpf
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Notes and news on the six prospects the Pirates added to the roster today
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Valdez headlines group of prospects added to Bucs' 40-man roster
The Pirates opted to protect most of their top prospects who were eligible for the Rule 5 Draft this year, selecting the contracts of outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez (No. 15 on MLB Pipeline’s...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Notes and news on the six prospects the Pirates added to the roster today
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Sources: the Pirates are selecting the contracts of OF/1B Esmerlyn Valdez, INF Jack Brannigan, LHP Tyler Samaniego, and RHPs Wilber Dotel, Antoine Kelly and Brandan Bidois.
A big class of players being protected from the Rule 5 Draft. Four roster spots will need to be opened.
A big class of players being protected from the Rule 5 Draft. Four roster spots will need to be opened.
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Sources: the Pirates are selecting the contracts of OF/1B Esmerlyn Valdez, INF Jack Brannigan, LHP Tyler Samaniego, and RHPs Wilber Dotel, Antoine Kelly and Brandan Bidois.
A big class of players being protected from the Rule 5 Draft. Four roster spots will need to be opened.
A big class of players being protected from the Rule 5 Draft. Four roster spots will need to be opened.
The expectation is the Pirates are going to release infielder Cam Devanney so he can pursue an opportunity overseas, per source.
That would put the Pirates’ roster at 38 players. They have until Tuesday to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.
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That would put the Pirates’ roster at 38 players. They have until Tuesday to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.
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Pirates have 40-man roster decisions to make on these 7 prospects
For the Pirates to be successful, they’re always going to need a steady supply of talent from their farm system. Some top prospects were already added to the roster this past year, like Bubba Chandler...
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November 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The expectation is the Pirates are going to release infielder Cam Devanney so he can pursue an opportunity overseas, per source.
That would put the Pirates’ roster at 38 players. They have until Tuesday to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.
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That would put the Pirates’ roster at 38 players. They have until Tuesday to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.
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The Pirates have hired Kristopher Negrón as their bench coach and Tony Beasley as third-base coach.
The big holes have been filled (pitching coach, bench coach, third base), but expect a few more additions to Don Kelly’s staff.
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The big holes have been filled (pitching coach, bench coach, third base), but expect a few more additions to Don Kelly’s staff.
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Pirates' staff nearing completion with additions of Negrón, Beasley (source)
The Pirates are hiring Kristopher Negrón as their bench coach and Tony Beasley as third-base coach, according to a source, bringing the Pirates’ coaching staff closer to completion.
Pittsburgh has not...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Pirates have hired Kristopher Negrón as their bench coach and Tony Beasley as third-base coach.
The big holes have been filled (pitching coach, bench coach, third base), but expect a few more additions to Don Kelly’s staff.
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The big holes have been filled (pitching coach, bench coach, third base), but expect a few more additions to Don Kelly’s staff.
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The Pirates have already added one prospect to their roster (Ryan Harbin), but it’s not the last decision they have to make. These seven players need to either be added to the 40 man roster by next week or be exposed to the Rule 5 Draft.
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Pirates have 40-man roster decisions to make on these 7 prospects
For the Pirates to be successful, they’re always going to need a steady supply of talent from their farm system. Some top prospects were already added to the roster this past year, like Bubba Chandler...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Pirates have already added one prospect to their roster (Ryan Harbin), but it’s not the last decision they have to make. These seven players need to either be added to the 40 man roster by next week or be exposed to the Rule 5 Draft.
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I had the privilege of voting for the National League MVP this year. Here is my ballot
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I had the privilege of voting for the National League MVP this year. Here is my ballot
Paul Skenes has a gift to adapt and learn from his mistakes. Case in point: he remembered to smile this year when he won the Cy Young
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Unanimous Cy winner Skenes getting used to awards ... and reacting to them
Of all of Paul Skenes' strengths as a ballplayer, his adaptability and ability to learn from his errors might be his greatest skills. It can apply away from the mound, too. After a year of hearing jok...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Paul Skenes has a gift to adapt and learn from his mistakes. Case in point: he remembered to smile this year when he won the Cy Young
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He is the first Pirate to be a unanimous selection
Paul Skenes has become the third Pirate to ever be voted Cy Young
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
He is the first Pirate to be a unanimous selection
Paul Skenes has become the third Pirate to ever be voted Cy Young
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Paul Skenes has become the third Pirate to ever be voted Cy Young
“He’s the perfect human baseball machine.”
Paul Skenes is up for the Cy Young tonight. It would be an exclamation mark on perhaps the greatest pitching season in Pirates history.
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Paul Skenes is up for the Cy Young tonight. It would be an exclamation mark on perhaps the greatest pitching season in Pirates history.
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Did Skenes just have the best season for a Pirates pitcher ... ever?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“He’s the perfect human baseball machine.”
Paul Skenes is up for the Cy Young tonight. It would be an exclamation mark on perhaps the greatest pitching season in Pirates history.
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Paul Skenes is up for the Cy Young tonight. It would be an exclamation mark on perhaps the greatest pitching season in Pirates history.
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Paul Skenes could become the third Pirate to win a Cy Young tomorrow, but let’s take it a step further. Did he just have the best season for a Pirate pitcher…ever? I took a look for today’s Pirates Beat newsletter, now in your mailbox.
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Paul Skenes could become the third Pirate to win a Cy Young tomorrow, but let’s take it a step further. Did he just have the best season for a Pirate pitcher…ever? I took a look for today’s Pirates Beat newsletter, now in your mailbox.
RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis
Sure, the Steelers haven’t acquired the WR2 they needed for two years, but they can* use those day 3 picks to trade up for the third best QB in a class that has seen basically every preseason favorite’s stock fall.
* - they can’t use those picks to move up
* - they can’t use those picks to move up
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Sure, the Steelers haven’t acquired the WR2 they needed for two years, but they can* use those day 3 picks to trade up for the third best QB in a class that has seen basically every preseason favorite’s stock fall.
* - they can’t use those picks to move up
* - they can’t use those picks to move up
The Pirates made quite a few roster moves, including selecting the contract of one of their top reliever prospects
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Pirates shake up roster with series of moves ahead of free agency
The Pirates made a handful of moves to the roster ahead of Thursday’s 5 p.m. ET free-agency deadline, including selecting the contract of one of their hardest-throwing relievers, right-hander Ryan Har...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Pirates made quite a few roster moves, including selecting the contract of one of their top reliever prospects
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Sources: Pirates are selecting the contract of RHP Ryan Harbin.
Harbin mixes a four-seamer that hits triple digits w/ a high spin slider and a splitter that gets a ton of drop. Heard the word “disgusting” to describe his stuff multiple times this season. Should be in bullpen mix
Harbin mixes a four-seamer that hits triple digits w/ a high spin slider and a splitter that gets a ton of drop. Heard the word “disgusting” to describe his stuff multiple times this season. Should be in bullpen mix
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Sources: Pirates are selecting the contract of RHP Ryan Harbin.
Harbin mixes a four-seamer that hits triple digits w/ a high spin slider and a splitter that gets a ton of drop. Heard the word “disgusting” to describe his stuff multiple times this season. Should be in bullpen mix
Harbin mixes a four-seamer that hits triple digits w/ a high spin slider and a splitter that gets a ton of drop. Heard the word “disgusting” to describe his stuff multiple times this season. Should be in bullpen mix
We’ve got Pirates roster moves
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We’ve got Pirates roster moves
The Tigers have claimed RHP Jack Little off waivers from the Pirates. More roster announcements coming
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Tigers have claimed RHP Jack Little off waivers from the Pirates. More roster announcements coming
The Tigers have claimed RHP Jack Little off waivers from the Pirates. More roster announcements coming
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Tigers have claimed RHP Jack Little off waivers from the Pirates. More roster announcements coming
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The Spring schedule is here!
See you in Bradenton. ⚾️🌴
See you in Bradenton. ⚾️🌴
November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Spring schedule is here!
See you in Bradenton. ⚾️🌴
See you in Bradenton. ⚾️🌴
PiratesFest will be Jan. 24 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
PiratesFest will be Jan. 24 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
There’s still time if you haven’t yet
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
There’s still time if you haven’t yet
You may want to sit down for this shocker, but Paul Skenes is a finalist for the Cy Young
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Here are the finalists for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year Awards
The 2025 finalists for MLB's four major end-of-season awards from the Baseball Writers' Association of America -- the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, the Manager of the Year Awards, the Cy ...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
You may want to sit down for this shocker, but Paul Skenes is a finalist for the Cy Young
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It’s been a minute since I posted an All-Bucco grid
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s been a minute since I posted an All-Bucco grid
Konnor Griffin has won a Minor League Gold Glove at shortstop
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Konnor Griffin has won a Minor League Gold Glove at shortstop
Tommy Pham and Jared Triolo were nominated for Gold Gloves, but did not win. Ke’Bryan Hayes won at third base.
Triolo graded better defensively than he did in his Gold Glove campaign in 2024, fwiw
Triolo graded better defensively than he did in his Gold Glove campaign in 2024, fwiw
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Tommy Pham and Jared Triolo were nominated for Gold Gloves, but did not win. Ke’Bryan Hayes won at third base.
Triolo graded better defensively than he did in his Gold Glove campaign in 2024, fwiw
Triolo graded better defensively than he did in his Gold Glove campaign in 2024, fwiw