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Davis Wendzel - Latches on with Pittsburgh Wendzel signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Wendzel will receive a chance to win a spot on the Opening Day roster after putting pen to paper on a deal with Pittsburgh. He spent the majority of his time at Triple-A Louisville a season ago, hitting .251 with 13 home runs, 53 RBI, one stolen base and 50 runs scored in 94 games. Wendzel's last big-league appearance dates back to 2024 with the Rangers, struggling to a .128 average in 27 appearances.

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"We're like the Pittsburgh Pirates" - MLB radio host slams Mets offseason after Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo departures The New York Mets is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Fans hoped that the franchise will be able to re-sign free agents Pete...

2 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pirates' recent free agent connection would be a massive offensive risk The risk of pursuing Munetaka Murakami far outweighs the positives for the Pirates.

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MLB Insider Pitches Two 'Realistic' Free-Agent Hitters For Pirates Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden identified two free-agent hitters he thinks the Pittsburgh Pirates should pursue.

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2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Phillies Add 2-Time All-Star Adolis García

Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season.

14 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Pirates' top prospect at each position entering 2026 There is a ton of excitement coming from the Pirates' farm system in 2026. The pitching is still super strong, there are finally some hitter...

18 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

This is who the Pirates should pivot to after losing Mike Yastrzemski to the Braves Aside from acquiring Jhostynxon Garcia from the Red Sox, the Pirates have yet to make a big time offensive addition. They missed out on Kyle...

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Fans aren't talking about the other prospect enough in the Pirates-Red Sox trade The big trade between the Pirates and Red Sox was headlined by top prospect Jhostynxon Garcia. There's a lot to like there, giving the Pirat...

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Pirates' big trade acquisition has offseason training cut short after injury After watching Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Polanco sign with other teams, this hyped up Pirates' offseason has been quite disapointing. Gregory...

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The Pirates should give newest 40-man roster addition a Jared Jones-esque opportunity When the Pittsburgh Pirates broke camp in 2024, they added top prospect Jared Jones to their Opening Day roster. It was a scarce sight for a...

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3 way-too-early targets who could be in Pirates' MLB Draft range at pick No.5 The Pittsburgh Pirates have been awarded the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft following the draft lottery that took place on Dec. 9....

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Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne steals the spotlight in adorable Minnie Mouse ears while cozying up with Pirates' Hunter Barco's fiancée Paul Skenes' girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, is connecting with Pittsburgh Pirates' wives and girlfriends during the offseason.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pirates can't afford to stop adding to the bullpen following Gregory Soto signing Last night, the Pirates signed left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to a one year deal. For $7.75M, Pittsburgh got the high-leverage southpaw t...

2 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

This mock Pirates trade would land Pittsburgh the powerful infielder they need The Pittsburgh Pirates must be active this offseason. Not adding some legitimate hitters to their line-up is a near-death sentence for the P...

2 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates must acquire rumored trade target after missing out on Jorge Polanco Tell me if you heard this one before: the Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on a free agent target (this time, Jorge Polanco) that they were rep...

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3 moves we still want to see the Pittsburgh Pirates make after the Winter Meetings Even though the most active point of the offseason is over with the Winter Meetings coming to a conclusion on Wednesday, the 10th, the offse...

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One move Pirates must make to capitalize after underwhelming 2025 Winter Meetings The Pittsburgh Pirates did one thing right at the Winter Meetings: they finally addressed a glaring, neon-sign, year-long need by adding lef...

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Red Sox fans feel conflicted as fallback Pete Alonso trade option emerges The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates have become frequent trade partners in recent seasons. Boston and its former general manager Ben C...

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Tommy Pham's final career push doesn't belong in Pittsburgh Tommy Pham chasing 200 homers and 200 steals is a cool baseball story. It just shouldn’t be a Pittsburgh Pirates story anymore. In The Athle...

3 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Yankees sign 6-foot-5 RHP from Pirates to free agent contract | Sporting News New York is trying to aid its bullpen.

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Pirates Named Potential Trade Spot for Nationals Shortstop PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates could use a better bat in their lineup, as they head into a crucial 2026 campaign with a poor offense. P...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Former GM Calls Out Pirates' Offseason Strategy Former MLB GM Jim Bowden believes the Pittsburgh Pirates need to get more aggressive in free agency if they want to land a star.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Pirates Could Likely Land This Free Agent Slugger PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need additions to their lineup for the 2026 season and ones they can rely on throughout the campaign. Pi...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Paul Skenes finally takes next step the Pirates needed in free agent process The Pittsburgh Pirates are being uncharacteristically aggresive this offseason, with General Manager Ben Cherington working with a much bigg...

3 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

4 available players ready for Pirates' taking after 2025 Winter Meetings The Pittsburgh Pirates walked out of the Winter Meetings with the lefty reliever they desperately needed in Gregory Soto, but a few question...

3 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM