2016 Pittsburgh Pirates season
Player Claimed from Date
Andrew Lambo November 6 , 2015
Guido Knudson Detroit Tigers November 9 , 2015
Bobby LaFromboise December 23 , 2015
Yoervis Medina Chicago Cubs December 23 , 2015
A. J. Schugel Seattle Mariners January 19 , 2016
Transactions -- Waivers
The 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 135th season overall, the 130th season as a member of the National League, and the 16th season at PNC Park. The regular season started with a win at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 3 and ended with a loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 2. The Pirates finished the regular season third in the National League Central Division with 78 wins and 83 losses. For the first time since the 2012 season, the Pirates finished with a losing record and did not qualify for the postseason. Two members of the 2016 Pirates were selected to represent the National League in the All-Star Game: pitcher Mark Melancon and outfielder Starling Marte. In addition, two players were named NL Player of the Week: infielder Jung-ho Kang and utility player Sean Rodriguez, both in September.