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What every fan base wants to hear from its front office at the MLB GM Meetings
With just weeks until baseball's offseason potentially shuts down, this year's GM Meetings could be historically busy.More Team News

Pirates' under-the-radar GM Meetings admission could reshape their free-agent plans
Ben Cherington acknowledged that the Pirates' pitching staff leans heavily toward right-handers, and it'd be wise for the team to diversify the arms on the roster.
Pirates pitching coach’s defense of Paul Skenes sends the wrong message to frustrated fans
Bill Murphy's defense of Paul Skenes' 2026 season risks dismissing legitimate concerns about the Pirates ace's regression and fans' expectations.
Ranking Pirates’ most realistic free-agent targets based on Ben Cherington’s recent offseason history
Ben Cherington’s recent offseason moves offer clues to which free agents the Pirates are most likely to pursue this winter.
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Braves' $35 million Evan Phillips signing sends warning to Pirates about bullpen plans
The Braves' $35 million deal with Evan Phillips sends a costly warning to the Pirates as Ben Cherington weighs his bullpen options in free agency.
Pirates’ most impactful pre-lockout offseason roadmap starts with a decision Ben Cherington can’t delay
With an MLB lockout looming, the Pirates have limited time to resolve key roster decisions, pursue upgrades and avoid letting Brandon Lowe's future stall their offseason.
Pirates' GM Meetings approach could collide with MLB's impending lockout at the worst possible time
Ben Cherington's flexible offseason strategy could backfire if the Pirates fail to make meaningful roster upgrades before MLB's looming lockout.
Jeff Passan's Brandon Lowe verdict should be a wake-up call for Pirates
ESPN's Jeff Passan calls re-signing Brandon Lowe the Pirates' perfect offseason move, but keeping their best power hitter is only the first step toward improvement.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington just eliminated his biggest excuse for a quiet offseason
Ben Cherington insists the Pirates aren't financially constrained this offseason, raising expectations for meaningful roster improvements in 2027.
Pirates’ new rumored competitor for Brandon Lowe adds uncomfortable déjà vu to free agency
The Blue Jays’ reported interest in Brandon Lowe brings back painful memories of Russell Martin’s departure and raises new concerns for the Pirates.
Pirates fans need to stop pretending Konnor Griffin was robbed of Rookie of the Year recognition
Pirates fans may be frustrated by Konnor Griffin's Rookie of the Year snub, but Sal Stewart earned the honor.
One realistic trade, one bold trade and one disastrous Pirates move at the GM Meetings
The Pirates have plenty of options at the GM Meetings, but these three hypothetical trades range from realistic to bold to downright disastrous.
Ranking Pirates’ 5 most likely GM Meetings trade candidates by their actual value
The Pittsburgh Pirates have several players worth discussing at the GM Meetings. But the biggest names aren't necessarily the most valuable trade chips.

