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The Pirates Have One HUGE Problem To Fix This Winter
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The Pirates Have One HUGE Problem To Fix This Winter
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Brandon Lowe has been the Pirates’ MVP. This offseason, stop messing around and get the deal done.
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The Pirates' offense improved in 2026, but one major weakness never went away: they simply could not hit left-handed pitching.
Alex Stumpf breaks down Pittsburgh's struggles against left-handed starters, the development of Esmerlyn Valdez and Konnor Griffin, and why the Pirates may need to look outside the organization for another right-handed bat this winter. Alex also explains why Brandon Lowe should remain the Pirates' top free-agent priority and looks at possible fits including Taylor Ward and Eugenio Suárez.
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