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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

Ben Cherington's latest Pirates lineup plan raises an obvious Spencer Horwitz trade question
Ben Cherington's plan to rotate Ryan O'Hearn and Spencer Horwitz at first base and DH raises questions about the Pirates' roster construction and a potential trade.
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.
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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 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.
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.
Pirates Rumors: Blue Jays insider floats trade that could bring former prospect back to Pittsburgh
This Blue Jays trade proposal could reunite the Pirates with Charles McAdoo, raising awkward questions about Ben Cherington's past decisions.
Brandon Lowe's rising free-agent stock exposes the biggest risk in Pirates' GM Meetings strategy
Brandon Lowe is drawing increased attention in free agency, putting more pressure on the Pirates to act quickly before a potential MLB lockout derails their offseason plans.
Brewers' latest roster decision opens door for Pirates to address catching dilemma
The Pirates' catching group made major strides in 2026, but they have a clear need for a veteran presence on the roster. As such, Gary Sánchez could be the perfect fit after the Brewers declined his mutual option.
7 Pirates whose 2026 performances raised more questions than they answered
Despite their first winning season since 2018, Pittsburgh faces lingering concerns over player development, roster construction and key contributors' futures.
Pirates' latest Brandon Lowe contract projection exposes an embarrassing 12-year reality
ESPN’s Brandon Lowe projection puts Pittsburgh’s spending history under the scope. Nearly 12 years later, the Pirates still haven’t topped $39 million.

