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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 14
Ben Cherington Stubborn With His Offensive Approach
When Pedro Alvarez was confounding the Pittsburgh Pirates with his erratic hitting in the previous decade, manager Clint Hurdle often used a phrase about the slugging corner infielder.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 12
Pirates GM Ben Cherington Provides Update on Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without the services of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10
Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management
If it was not already before, the clock is now officially ticking on general manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates front office.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington Discusses Paul Skenes, Staying Course, Faith in Henry Davis, More
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington took to his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan to discuss the state of the organization. Cherington touched
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 30
How Much Blame Should be on Pirates Hitting Coach Andy Haines?
To put it bluntly, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense has been abysmal over the past couple of weeks. Since scoring nine runs on Apr. 14 against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Pirates have scored a total of 29 runs over their last 14 games.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 24
Pirates GM Ben Cherington Talks Paul Skenes Development
PITTSBURH — Prized prospect Paul Skenes had another strong showing in his latest start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon. The 2023 first-overall pick was scored upon for the first time this season, but set career-highs in innings (4.1) and pitches (71).
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 11
Ben Cherington’s Belief in Edward Olivares Paying Off
Though there wasn’t a major splash, the Pittsburgh Pirates made several notable additions during the offseason. Fan favorite Andrew McCutchen was re-signed to a one-year deal.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / FanNation Fastball / March 5
Pittsburgh Pirates Reliever Could Miss Extended Time With Elbow Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Tuesday that the team is still awaiting official word on relief pitcher Dauri Moreta's elbow injury.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 15
Pirates GM Ben Cherington Discusses Possible Additions, Extensions, More
TAMPA, Fla. — Thursday was the 2024 spring training media day at George Steinbrenner Field. Major League Baseball general managers and managers from the Grapefruit League were on hand to discuss a number of topics regarding their respective teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 6
Ben Cherington’s Worst Moves as Pirates’ GM
After examining the best moves he’s made since taking over as general manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it’s time to break down the moves Ben Cherington has made that haven’t gone to plan.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 31
Would Pirates Sell Souls for Potential Pennant?
The Pittsburgh Pirates could strengthen their biggest weakness with two moves. And it could also give them a legitimate opportunity to win their first division title since 1992.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
The Pirates Should Trade For This First Baseman
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington should offer to trade for the Cleveland Guardians’ first baseman Josh Naylor. With room to increase payroll, Cherington has reportedly been working hard to acquire another starting pitcher but to no avail.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 29
Despite Activity, Pirates Offseason Has So Far Been a Letdown
Let’s recap all of the notable moves for the Pittsburgh Pirates so far this offseason. General manager Ben Cherington executed a pair of trades that have netted the Pirates two major leaguers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Pirates Promise Increased Payroll, But Will They Deliver?
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has promised an increased payroll and a different kind of trade. Has he delivered so far? So many years of one-year free-agent contracts, only to see these players traded at the deadline, have caused Pirates fans to greet these signings with a collective yawn.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 19
Brazoban, Feliz Highlight Pirates’ International Signees
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 21 international free agents, led by center fielder Bralyn Brazoban and shortstop Adbiel Feliz. “We are thrilled to welcome another important international signing class to the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Pirates planning to increase payroll for 2024 season
Never known for their big spending, the Pirates are planning some level of a payroll increase in 2024, GM Ben Cherington told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey and other reporters.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9
Pirates general manager comments on offseason focus
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to add pitching this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / October 3
Three questions facing Cherington upon entering pivotal offseason
While the most basic, and probably best, way to evaluate the 2023 Pirates is to look at their overall body of work, an argument could be made that it is beneficial to look at the season in three chapters.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 17
For Ben Cherington, It’s Officially Make-or-Break Time
The rest of the 2023 season will likely be meaningless in the way of game-by-game results for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They’ve dug themselves a rather large hole and are now 11 games under .500 following a sweep at the hands of the San Francisco Giants.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 16
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 30
How the Pirates' dream start has turned into a nightmare
After their 14-4 loss to the Giants on Monday, the Pirates fell back below the .500 mark for the season as they remain mired in a month-long slump that has seen them go 6-19 and erase all of the goodwill they created at the start.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14, 2022
GM Ben Cherington discusses Pittsburgh Pirates’ offseason
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington held his season-ending press conference today, broadly discussing several offseason topics with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey and other reporters.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2021
Pirates fire hitting coach Rick Eckstein
Pittsburgh GM Ben Cherington reacted to the team's last-place rankings in various offensive categories by firing hitting coach Rick Eckstein on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Sportsnaut / July 11, 2021
With No. 1 pick in MLB Draft, Pirates take Louisville catcher Henry Davis
Pittsburgh went with a catcher whom MLB.com had ranked as its fifth-best prospect heading into the draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24, 2021
Pirates GM Ben Cherington: We will now focus on adding to our team
The Pirates perennially run one of the league’s lowest payrolls, and there’s no reason to expect any high-impact acquisitions at the start of a rebuild.
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