Pirates showing urgency to improve heading into '26 as Winter Meetings conclude

Pirates Winter Meetings Recap: Deals, Rumors, What's Next

For the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Winter Meetings proved to be more talk than action. But there is plenty of time left in the offseason in what should be an active couple months for general manager Ben Cherington and the front office. The Pirates made an aggressive offer to Kyle Schwarber, only to see him stay across the state in Philadelphia. Many believe the Pirates were one of the more active teams and are willing to spend some money, a refresh…

Pirates showing urgency to improve heading into '26 as Winter Meetings conclude

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Pirates are entering a pivotal season in 2026. There’s been a stated urgency to win all offseason, and that was seen in a busy Winter Meetings this week. Sure, they only agreed to one deal, coming to terms with lefty reliever Gregory Soto on a one-year,