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Look at the scoreboard after Termarr hits this homerun LMFAOO
Termarr Johnson NO-DOUBTER 💪
The @Pirates' No. 4 prospect admires his 12th homer of the season for the @GSOHoppers.
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MLB's new proposals to the MLBPA, per @JeffPassan and @BNightengale:
-Salary cap starts in 2028 so teams have time to prepare
-Cap of $258.2M and floor of $180.2M (last proposal was $245.3M and $171.2M)
-$1 million minimum salary (up from $780K)
-Free agency after five years instead of six
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“The Pirates have made great strides and are now just one productive offseason away from being a legitimate playoff-contending team” 👀
—@JimBowdenGM on what the Pirates need to do this offseason ⬇️
nytimes.com/athletic/7742903…
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The Pirates’ best trade assets, according to @zachrymer of @BleacherReport:
1. Bryan Reynolds
“The Pirates should field interest in Reynolds this winter. The dearth of good bats on the open market could make him extra valuable.”
2. Starting Pitching Surplus
“Mitch Keller's contract would be better off elsewhere. The team also doesn't have a clear role for Carmen Mlodzinski, which was a point of contention during the season.”
bleacherreport.com/articles/…
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There are plenty of options on the free agent market. Who makes the most sense for the Pirates?
My top picks here as part of the Pirates Beat Newsletter:
mlb.com/pirates/news/pirates…
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Pirates pop up at least once on four predictions:
Brandon Lowe: 3 years/$69m
JP Crawford: 2 years/$16m
JoJo Romero: 2 years/$13m
Robbie Ray: 1 year/$12m
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The Pirates have claimed OF Akil Baddoo off waivers from the Brewers.
Baddoo, 28, was a Rule 5 surprise in 2021 for the Tigers but didn’t produce much for them after that. He had 11 home runs and an .811 OPS in 64 games in Triple-A last season.
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The Pirates have extended a qualifying offer to Brandon Lowe. The rate this year is one year, $23.15 million.
Lowe has until Nov. 17 to accept or deny. If he denies and signs elsewhere, the Pirates will get a draft pick. The Pirates and Lowe can still negotiate other contracts.
RT @AidenStepansky: Brandon Lowe has officially been extended the qualifying over for 2027, per the Pirates.
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Pirates announce Isaac Mattson has been claimed off waivers by the Mariners.
Had a 5.35 ERA in 38 MLB games. A step back from his 2.45 ERA during a solid 2025.
You won't find many better people. Hopefully he can figure it out in Seattle.
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Bryce Harper should NOT be allowed to represent every player in MLB
These comments are embarrassing
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Pirates vs. Guardians 2027 WS
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David Schoenfield @espn lists a return to the Pirates as the “best fit” for Brandon Lowe, with the San Francisco Giants mentioned as “another possible fit” 👀🏴☠️
espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/5031…
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Edmundo Sosa should be on everyone's Pirates free agent wishlist:
-Down year in 2026, but career-best xBA, xwOBA, and xSLG%, and was an above-average hitter in 2024 and 2025
-Above-average defender at second base, third base, shortstop, and can play left field when needed
-Career .806 OPS against lefty pitching
You get a real back-up shortstop instead of Triolo and Gonzalez, a hitter who is usually average or better, and someone who can help you hit lefties.
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Greg Brown's radio calls of Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds' home runs in the bottom of the 9th
"YOU DON'T GIVE UP ON THE BATTLIN' BUCS. YOU JUST DON'T DO IT!"
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As much as I want Brandon Lowe back, and the Pirates NEED him back, I fully expect another team to overpay for him.
I would love to be wrong, but this class is thin offensively.
@MLBONFOX ranked the Top MLB Free Agents:
1 - Tarik Skubal (LHP)
2 - Michael King (RHP)
3 - Randy Arozarena (OF)
4 - Seiya Suzuki (OF)
5 - Teruaki Sato (3B)
6 - Brandon Lowe (2B)
7 - Luis Arraez (INF)
8 - Freddy Peralta (RHP)
9 - Ryan Jeffers (C)
10 - Clay Holmes (RHP)
11 - Sonny Gray (RHP)
12 - Kevin Gausman (RHP)
13 - David Bednar (RHP)
14 - Jake Bauers (1B/OF)
15 - Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2B)
16 - Gleyber Torres (2B)
17 - Ian Happ (OF)
18 - Adrian Morejon (LHP)
19 - Kaima Taira (RHP)
20 - Casey Mize (RHP)
