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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Cherington, Myers, Steer
The Pirates have gotten off to a difficult start in 2025. The club is 8-15 overall, leaving them in last place in the NL Central and six games back of the division-leading Cubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 12
Grading the Pirates Offseason as Spring Training Begins
After a disappointing last-place finish in 2024, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington entered this offseason with a full plate. Last year’s version of the Pirates finished 76-86, identical to how they completed 2023.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 18
Ben Cherington Says Pirates Not Done Adding to Roster
It’s been a pretty quite offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates so far, but that looks like it could change at some point between now and spring training.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 7
Pirates’ Offseason Moves From Past 5 Years; Not Much to Rave About
Ben Cherington is now in his sixth offseason as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates hired Cherington to replace ousted GM Neal Huntington following the 2019 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 18
What Pirates Seek in Their Next Farm Director
Christmas is one week away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates still don’t have anyone to oversee their farm system. John Baker is ostensibly handling his former role as director of coach and player development.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 14
Pirates December Minor-League Signings (Part 1)
Though the Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to make noise on the Major League free agent market, general manager Ben Cherington has added some depth to the organization.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 14
Miguel Perez Makes Long Climb to Pirates’ Coaching Staff
Miguel Perez took no shortcuts to his spot on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ coaching staff. When Perez was hired as the team’s bullpen coach on Friday, it came after he spent 17 seasons in the Pirates’ farm system as a player, coach, instructor and manager.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 8
Three Winter Meetings Trade Proposals for Pirates
Maybe it is an omen. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington and I were on the same flight from Pittsburgh to Dallas. Then we ate lunch at the same restaurant.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 24
Give Ben Cherington Credit for Swallowing Pride
All general managers make mistakes. Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington is no different. During his five years on the job, he has made his share of bad trades and free-agent signings.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 19
Potential Pirates Trade Targets: Big Upgrade to the Bullpen
This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. While offense should be the priority for Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason, the bullpen is also in need of a facelift.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 13
Potential Pirates Trade Targets: Outfielder Primed for Rebound Season
This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. The reality of Ben Cherington’s situation is that he must hunt for bargains.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 9
Potential Pirates Trade Targets: On-Base Machine From Giants
This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. Outfield and first base help will be among the biggest priorities for Pirates general manager Ben Cherington this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 7
Pirates Very Deliberate in Hitting Coach Search
SAN ANTONIO — More than a month has passed since the Pittsburgh Pirates fired their hitting coach. However, they have yet to find a replacement for Andy Haines.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 1
Ben Cherington Can Look to His Past for Pirates’ Trade Partner
The three players who started the most games in the outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates this past season were Bryan Reynolds, Michael A. Taylor and Jack Suwinski.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 18
Pirates Tabbed as Potential Landing Spot for Several Trade Candidates
The Major League Baseball playoffs are still underway, but speculation surrounding the offseason has already begun. As the Pittsburgh Pirates gear up for the winter, there are several areas of the team that will be a priority for general manager Ben Cherington.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 16
Ben Cherington Stands Behind Pirates’ Player Development
It is always fun when the Pittsburgh Pirates honor their 1979 team, the last one to win a World Series for the franchise. It is equally fun to hear those players’ thoughts on the current Pirates’ organization.
East Carolina Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 9
Make-or-Break Offseason for Ben Cherington
Ben Cherington thinks the Pittsburgh Pirates are in a better place than when he was hired, and he is right. Then again, it would be almost impossible to be worse than when Cherington replaced Neal Huntington as the Pirates’ general manager following the 2019 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5
Pirates want to take training wheels off phenom Paul Skenes
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is just getting warmed up.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
Pirates GM takes blame after another disappointing season
The Pittsburg Pirates had such potential. Now they have nothing but blame to pass around following another disappointing season. General Manager Ben Cherington is taking his fair share but the organization is sending signals on what they think went wrong with some staff changes.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 9
Why Pirates management should be furious with owner Bob Nutting
Earlier this summer, Pirates owner Bob Nutting made a rare appearance in front of the media, boldly proclaiming the team must be prepared to trade for offense before the trade deadline on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 30
Cherington: 'We have more players who can improve -- by far -- than the number we can acquire'
Midway through the 2024 season, the Pirates find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the race for a wild card spot out of the National League.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22
Pirates owner lays out club's approach to trade deadline
How aggressive will the Pittsburgh Pirates be ahead of the trade deadline?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10
Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management
If it was not already before, the clock is now officially ticking on general manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates front office.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2023
Peacock announcer hit by foul ball during live interview with Pirates GM
When you are attending a baseball game you always need to be alert for flying baseballs. This is true for both fans and as we have come to learn this season, the people announcing the games.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2023
How the Pirates' dream start has turned into a nightmare
After their 14-4 loss to the Giants on Monday, the Pirates fell back below the .500 mark for the season as they remain mired in a month-long slump that has seen them go 6-19 and erase all of the goodwill they created at the start.
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