The Pirates have just three games and 27 innings remaining in 2026, but what comes after that is far less certain. Alex Stumpf reflects on the final weekend from PNC Park, the frustrations of a season that fell short, and the looming MLB lockout that could reshape the offseason. With labor uncertainty ahead, Alex explains why he isn’t willing to sacrifice baseball in order to “save” baseball.

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