RECKONING: Can Pittsburgh Pirates DELIVER on Travis Williams’ Playoff Promise, or Is It All Talk?

Pittsburgh Pirates promise an aggressive offseason as CEO Travis Williams pushes playoff ambitions and a revamped roster. Will the front office finally break its streak of conservative spending and deliver big bats like Josh Naylor or Kyle Schwarber to complement Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Don Kelly’s overhaul of the coaching staff—adding Bill Murphy from Houston—signals a new pitching philosophy. Are these changes enough to ignite real contention? Gary Morgan spotlights Bubba Chandler’s mental warfare on the mound, revealing insider perspectives on the club’s pitching “factory.” The episode also features a fun segment: the ultimate Pirates Thanksgiving table with legends like Honus Wagner, Willie Stargell, and Roberto Clemente. Get insights on rumored multi-year deals, culture shifts, and fan expectations as the Pirates look to shed their small-market reputation. Will these bold moves reshape Pittsburgh’s future? 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.