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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’ 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.
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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.
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.
ESPN just raised the stakes for Pirates' most important offseason in years
The Pittsburgh Pirates rank well in ESPN's power rankings on the strength of their young talent, but not adding veteran reinforcements is playing with fire.
Pirates' newest free-agent target could help Ben Cherington recreate his best offseason formula
The Pirates have been linked to former Astros reliever Bryan Abreu, whose history with pitching coach Bill Murphy makes him an intriguing but risky free-agent target.
Pirates predicted to poach key piece of Brewers' World Series bullpen at bargain price
The Pirates are projected to sign Brewers World Series reliever JoJo Romero to a bargain two-year deal, potentially strengthening their bullpen while weakening a rival.
Pirates' potential outfield trade target could solve one major problem while creating another
Jo Adell could help the Pirates overcome their struggles against left-handed pitching, but his offensive limitations make him a risky trade target.
Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger recognition exposes the flaw in Pirates' biggest offseason success
Brandon Lowe's Silver Slugger recognition validates Ben Cherington's best Pirates trade, but Pittsburgh risks losing its biggest offensive addition after just one season.
Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger finalist validation makes him harder to replace and harder to afford
Brandon Lowe's Silver Slugger finalist nod reinforces his value to the Pirates, but it could also make retaining him in free agency even more expensive.
Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could be worth more than his disappointing second half suggests
Spencer Horwitz dealt with some rough times due to injuries in the second half, making his future in Pittsburgh something of a question if the Pirates want to prioritize flexibility this offseason.

