This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi as Pirates Get Disappointing Update on Mariners' Jorge Polanco. PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have pursued second baseman Jorge Polanco as one of their top free agents in an offseason they are aiming for better bats.

While the Mariners remain heavily interested in bringing Jorge Polanco back to Seattle, there is a snag in their plans.

It was a big swing in free agency, but alas, a whiff. Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal, a source told MLB.com. The Pirates were in the running for Schwarber this winter,

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The Pittsburgh Pirates landed the No. 5 pick during Tuesday's 2026 MLB Draft Lottery. The Pirates came into the lottery with the third-best odds at getting the No. 1 pick at 16.81%, but landed in the fifth spot. They went from the third slot to the No. 5 pick. Pittsburgh finished last season 71-91, the fifth-worst record in the league.

The Pirates may not have won big in the Draft Lottery on Tuesday, but they are walking away with another lottery pick, their third in the four years since the new system was implemented. The Pirates will be picking fifth overall in next July’s Draft,

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't exactly known as a destination for free agents in today's Major League Baseball, but the National League Central team is reportedly pursuing one of the top sluggers available this offseason.

New Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy is excited for fans to see what his hurlers can do this coming season.