Despite Pittsburgh’s struggles, Skenes was recognized individually by the MLB Players Association on Wednesday. He was chosen as the recipient of the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award, selected by his peers for an incredible sophomore season. The Pirates congratulated the team’s lone representative on X.

The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire.

Before Esmerlyn Valdez made noise in the Arizona Fall League by hitting eight home runs in his first nine games, he led all Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers in homers

Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins reportedly made their managerial choice for 2026, becoming the fifth team to already do so this offseason. They're going with former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, according to multiple reports.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won both the American League Outstanding Player Award and the Player of the Year Award. Detroit Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Tarik Skubal won the AL Outstanding Pitcher Award and Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber won the NL Outstanding Player Award.

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates found a crafty way to improve their outfield depth chart -- or so they hope.

Players picked Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber as the best in the National League for the 2025 season over Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani.