SportsBen Cherington’s future after the Pirates fall short of playoff expectations
A USA TODAY opinion column says Pirates GM Ben Cherington might keep his job despite the team falling short of president Travis Williams’ stated expectation of reaching the playoffs.
TLDR
USA TODAY’s opinion column frames the Pirates’ 2026 season as “playoffs or bust.” It says Pittsburgh failed to meet team president Travis Williams’ stated playoff expectations, but GM Ben Cherington might keep his job anyway.
Ben Cherington’s future after the Pirates fall short of playoff expectations
A USA TODAY opinion column says Pirates GM Ben Cherington might keep his job despite the team falling short of president Travis Williams’ stated expectation of reaching the playoffs.
TLDR
USA TODAY’s opinion column frames the Pirates’ 2026 season as “playoffs or bust.” It says Pittsburgh failed to meet team president Travis Williams’ stated playoff expectations, but GM Ben Cherington might keep his job anyway.