The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the two teams representing the state of Pennsylvania in Major League Baseball (MLB). They are considered amongst the oldest MLB teams, having started their journey in 1876 as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. They kept the name till 1890 after which they adapted their present name in 1891. The team have represented the National League since 1887 and has been a member of the NL Division and NL Central Division since then. Nicknamed “Bucs”, they are notable for their black, gold, and white colored jerseys.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have earned five World Series titles so far. Along with it, they have also earned nine National League (NL) titles. However, they are yet to win a division title in their collection. They are notable rivals of the Philadelphia Phillies, with the fans disliking each other. The team have continued to play their home games in PNC Park since 2001. The Pittsburgh Pirates have played 143 seasons since their formation and have achieved a win-loss record of 10828-10807 as of 2024.
Who owns the Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates is currently under the ownership of Nutting Family as per Forbes. Bob Nutting is the present owner of the team and serves as the Chairman of the Board as per the MLB official site.
Hailing from Wheeler, West Virginia, United States, Bob Nutting and his family are notable for making money from the newspaper business. He currently also serves as the president and CEO of The Ogden Newspapers. He has also served as the president of the West Virginia Press Association. He was notable for being the sixth principal owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates on January 18, 2007, while the Nutting Family has remained the team's largest shareholder since 2005. Under Bob Nutting’s ownership, a new training academy for the Pittsburgh Pirates was opened in the Dominican Republic. He also purchased the Bradenton Marauders team from the FSL League for developing players. Performance-wise, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave their best between the 2013 and 2015 seasons under the ownership of Bob Nutting.
Besides the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bob Nutting is also the vice chairman of the Nature Conservancy of West Virginia and a board member of the Green Sports Alliance as per The Ogden Newspapers.
What is the net worth of the Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a net worth of $1.32 billion as of March 2024 as per Fobes. This includes their sports value of $614 million, $market value of $421 million, stadium value of $163 million, and brand value of $122 million.
List of Pittsburgh Pirates Owners
These are all the owners that the Pittsburgh Pirates have had over the years as per the MLB official site -
| Year | Owner |
| 1900 - 1932 | Barney Dreyfuss |
| 1932 - August 8, 1946 | Florence W. Dreyfuss |
| August 8, 1946 - October 2, 1985 | John Galbreath |
| October 2, 1985 - February 14, 1996 | Pittsburgh Associates |
| February 14, 1996 - January 18, 2007 | Kevin McClatchy |
| January 18, 2007 - Present | Bob Nutting |
Pittsburgh Pirates Onwers FAQs
A. The Nutting family made their money from their newspaper business.
A. Bob Nutting is the CEO of the Pittsburgh Pirates as of 2024.
A. The Pittsburgh Pirates are worth $1.32 billion as of 2024.
A. The majority owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates is Bob Nutting.
A. Travis Williams is the President of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
