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Pirates End Season with Hope Amid Ongoing Struggles

9/21/2025

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The Pittsburgh Pirates finished their seventh consecutive losing season with a 65-89 record.
General Manager Ben Cherington, since 2020, has not achieved a .500 season or playoff berth.
The team ranks last in offensive categories, including runs scored and home runs.
Cherington plans to improve the offense through internal development and external acquisitions.
He remains optimistic about the team's potential and expects changes in baseball operations, though his job security seems stable.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished their seventh consecutive losing season with a 65-89 record.
General Manager Ben Cherington, since 2020, has not achieved a .500 season or playoff berth.
The team ranks last in offensive categories, including runs scored and home runs.
Cherington plans to improve the offense through internal development and external acquisitions.
He remains optimistic about the team's potential and expects changes in baseball operations, though his job security seems stable.