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The Pirates Have a Second Base Problem Brewing

Mar 17 · 17:04

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down how the Pirates may have solved second base for 2026 with Brandon Lowe, while creating a bigger long-term question for Nick Gonzales and Termarr Johnson. It’s a sharp look at how Pittsburgh is balancing the present with the future at one of the organization’s most important spots.