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MLB free agency is officially here, but the Pirates’ offseason might not be solved simply by spending on the open market.
DiNardo and Jim break down Pittsburgh’s biggest decisions, including Brandon Lowe’s qualifying offer and potential market, whether Gregory Soto is worth bringing back, what Mitch Keller’s future means for the rotation and why the Pirates desperately need to improve against left-handed pitching.
And if Lowe leaves, can the Pirates actually replace his 35 home runs? The guys discuss Edmundo Sosa, the trade market and why Pittsburgh may need to find its next impact bat somewhere other than free agency.
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"MLB Free Agency Is Here. What Will the Pirates Actually Do?" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 5 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.