how long has bob nutting owned the pirates

Bob Nutting has owned the Pittsburgh Pirates since January 2007, so as of June 2026 that’s about 19 and a half years.

Ownership timeline

• Started: January 2007.

• Time owned as of now: roughly 19 years and 5 months.

Context

• Recent coverage in 2025 and 2026 still describes him as the Pirates’ owner, with no sale planned.

If you want, I can also give you a one-line timeline of the Pirates’ ownership history before Nutting.