North Shore Nine

Ke’Bryan Hayes is gone. David Bednar is gone. So what exactly are the Pirates doing?

On this episode of NS9LIVE, we’re joined by MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf to break down the Ke’Bryan Hayes trade and what it tells us about how the Pirates view their roster, their timeline, and their future. We dig into why the deal happened when it did, what went wrong during Hayes’ time in Pittsburgh, and whether it signals a bigger philosophical shift.

We also get into the long-rumored hitting coach situation, including what really went on behind the scenes and how it may have impacted Hayes’ development. From there, the conversation turns toward the future. With payroll projections suggesting limited spending in 2026, can this front office be trusted to build a competitive team?

It’s been five years under Ben Cherington. If this is the reset, what exactly are they resetting to?

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