Today’s Prospect: Connor Wietgrefe
Drafted in the seventh round out of the University of Minnesota, Connor Wietgrefe didn’t waste any time, jumping…
Three bats alone won’t change course
If we’re to believe the internal expectations of the Pirates that have become public over the last few…
Today’s Prospect: David Matoma
Signed in January of 2023 out of Uganda, David Matoma burst on the scene after reports surfaced that…
More on Pirates’ payroll plan
I hadn’t intended on having a Friday Insider this week, hoping to take a least Thanksgiving off. But…
More smoke on Pirates spending
The Pirates have been linked to several players already this offseason, and that trend isn’t going away. The…
Could Gray trade impact a potential Keller deal?
With Sonny Gray reportedly being traded to Boston in exchange for two pitchers, it brings up the topic…
Today’s Prospect: Axiel Plaz
Axiel Plaz began the 2025 season in Low-A Bradenton, where he hit 15 home runs in 76 games…
Skenes earns record bonus money
Paul Skenes earned a record $3.4 million via Major League Baseball’s pre-arbitration bonus pool this year. He’s now…
Pirates committed to ‘aggressive’ offseason approach
In order for the Pirates to take the next step and contend for a playoff spot in 2026,…
Today’s Prospect: Keiner Delgado
Acquired in the JT Brubaker trade, Keiner Delgado wrapped up his second season in the Pirates’ organization, playing…
Contracts tendered to five arbitration-eligible players
The Pirates have tendered major-league contracts to 36 players, including their five arbitration-eligible players in Justin Lawrence, Johan…
More decisions needed ahead of non-tender deadline
Tonight is the deadline for teams to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players for the 2026 season. The Pirates…