CEILING: Are Pittsburgh Pirates ALLOWED to Spend $110M? Inside Ownership’s CONTROL and Keller’s Deal

Pittsburgh Pirates stir up offseason drama as payroll rumors hit $110 million—will ownership finally loosen the purse strings? Gary Morgan tackles the reality behind Pirate payroll buzz, the evolving stance on Mitch Keller, and how shifting philosophy in the front office might reshape the club’s spending. Can fans expect big free agent signings, or is blame-shifting still business as usual in Pittsburgh? Why are the Pirates suddenly in every hot stove headline? Gary Morgan discusses the team's active role in trade rumors, CBA impacts, and how agents and national reporters fuel the hype. Plus, get behind-the-scenes insight on the local podcasting landscape, balancing fact vs. opinion, and what truly sets Pirates coverage apart. Will the Pirates break tradition with multi-year deals, or stick to their cautious script? Buckle up for candid analysis and big questions as the Bucs enter a pivotal winter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.