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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 10
MLB Insider Predicts Pirates Keep GM Ben Cherington
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled over the 2020s, with general manager Ben Cherington at the helm for the entirety of the decade. The Pirates have gone 358-495 overall since the start of the decade, a .420 winning percentage, with all seasons below .500.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
Pirates GM Cherington Discussed Hitting, Free Agents with MLBTR
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington recently granted a brief but wide-ranging interview to the MLB Trade Rumors podcast. Too often in his dealings with the Pittsburgh media, it seems as though he’s trying to break former Pirates manager Jim Tracy’s unofficial major league record for using the most words to say the least.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 24
Watch: Pirates GM Addresses Recent Promotions
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington and the front office have had an eventful week, with two big roster moves in the organization.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Pirates expected to pursue help at one position in offseason
The Pirates’ 2026 infield figures to look considerably different than the group that’s been trotted out for much of the season. Pittsburgh succeeded in
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Grading the Pirates’ Trade Deadline (or: What Was That?)
Ben Cherington just completed his sixth trade deadline as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates with another flurry of moves. In July, he completed six trades, giving up six players to five different teams, receiving 10 in return.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates once again show they're not serious about winning
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a sham.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 30
Pirates GM in Tough Spot Ahead of Trade Deadline
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates front office has a busy next two days before the end of the MLB trade deadline on July 31, including the general manager.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29
Pirates rumors: The ‘awkward’ position embattled GM is in at trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tough position ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is sailing toward another disappointing season, under general manager Ben Cherington.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 28
Pirates GM Addresses Draft Picks’ Shocking Decision
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on one of their top picks in the 2025 MLB Draft, sparking concern as to why they made the pick in the first place.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 22
Two under-the-radar Pirates 2025 MLB Draft picks 
Ben Cherington focused on bringing in a lot of college bats in the 2025 MLB Draft. Aside from Pirates first-round pick Seth Hernandez and the others who were drafted on night one of the MLB Draft, a lot of fans probably don’t know much about the Day 2 picks (except maybe Jared Jones, first baseman from LSU, who was selected in the 9th round).
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 21
Ben Cherington Addresses Pirates Trade Candidates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a busy MLB trade deadline on July 31, with players moving around and coming in. The Pirates currently hold the third worst record in baseball at 39-61 after 100 games and will most likely sell some of their best assets, which they believe will boost the team for the future.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 18
Pirates Insider Gives Probabilities of Player Trades
We’re well into July, so it’s time for the annual Pittsburgh Pirates soap opera, “As the Rumor Mill Turns.” Pirates insider and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles appeared on 93.7-FM The Fan on Wednesday and was asked to give the probability that various Pirates would be traded.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Rumor: Pirates Might Be Sellers and Buyers at Trade Deadline
Pittsburgh Pirates fans have become used to the annual exodus of expiring contracts at the trade deadline. However, there might be more to this coming deadline for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10
2025 MLB Draft Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into Draft Day, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be a team to keep a close eye on. While they currently sit at just 38-55 this season (as of July 9), the team possesses some of the best young talent in the sport, including Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and Oneil Cruz, among others.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 5
Report: Ke’Bryan Hayes “most likely” to be traded
The Pirates should deal Hayes - if his value is high enough. Ke’Bryan Hayes has been getting hot at the plate the last two weeks, and that could help Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington squeeze more value from contending clubs in trade negotiations.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 26
Pirates GM Still Eyeing Postseason in 2025
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had the season many fans would've wanted, but general manager Ben Cherington still has high hopes for the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 22
Pirates GM addresses Paul Skenes trade chatter
It seems to be a foregone conclusion that at some point over the next four or five years the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to have to trade starting pitcher Paul Skenes when he begins to price himself out of their budget. It's probably not a matter of if it happens, but probably a matter of when it happens.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Pirates made another personnel change in addition to Derek Shelton
The Pirates’ managerial change naturally drew most of the headlines on Thursday, but in addition to letting go of Derek Shelton, the Bucs also moved on from another member of the coaching staff.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 6
Tommy Pham signing another Ben Cherington Pirates blunder
Pham is one of many reasons why Cherington’s Time as Pirates GM is running out I don’t need to say too much about how bad Tommy Pham’s tenure has been with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh 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 / 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 / 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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 / 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.
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