Paul Skenes Trade Rumors: ‘Pirates Have No Intention of Trading’ Star Pitcher

Pirates Name Two Non-Negotiable Players for Trade Deadline

For a franchise constantly stuck between rebuilding and rebooting, the Pittsburgh Pirates enter the 2025 trade deadline with one mandate: Don’t screw this up. With the team sitting well below .500 and sellers once again, GM Ben Cherington will be fielding calls on just about everyone. But according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, two names are officially off-limits: Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz. And let’s be clear—that’s non-negotiable. Despite co…

Paul Skenes trade rumors: ‘Pirates have no intention of trading’ star pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates are open to hearing trade offers on several players. But their star pitcher is off limits.

Pirates Taking Trade Offers for Everyone But Two Stars

One MLB insider believes the Pittsburgh Pirates could trade some of their key veterans.

MLB Trade Rumors: 2 Pirates Who WILL Be On Trade Block, & 2 Who WON'T

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be sellers at the trade deadline late next month. This, we know. Once again, they are bringing up the rear in the National League Central Division, and at 22-37 going into Sunday's games they have the second-worst record in the NL. According to a report by Bob Nightengale in USA Today, there are two notable Pirates who will be on the trade block, but two who most certainly will not be. 2 Pirates Who Won't Be Available…

Pittsburgh Pirates Make Shocking Announcement Involving Paul Skenes Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Paul Skenes (Photo By: Brad Penner/Imagn Images) As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar position, as they did last year. They are well out of playoff contention and looking to change things soon. After an unsuccessful offseason, Pittsburgh is trying to rebuild its team. However, this year’s deadline strategy has a twist. The team has made a shocking announcement about which players are off…

Latest On Pirates' Deadline Plans

The Pirates are 22-37 to this point in the season, leaving them with the second-worst record in the National League ahead of only the lowly Rockies. They’re already 11.5 games back of a Wild Card spot and 14.5 games behind the Cubs in the race for the NL Central crown. It’s hard to imagine them turning things around quickly enough to avoid being sellers at this year’s trade deadline. That led to plenty of buzz on social media speculating about t…