Pirates at Crossroads: Who Stays Who Goes | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are showing signs of progress but falling short of expectations — and the real problem may not be the GM, but ownership’s reluctance to spend. While Ben Cherington takes some heat, the bigger issue is whether the front office can afford to compete. Look to the Astros’ example: even when winning, they made tough moves to meet standards. If the Pirates want to build a true contender, mid-season changes — including potentially replacing Cherington — might be necessary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51b5f271ce5acfcd