The Pittsburgh Pirates have made sweeping changes since the season ended, firing manager Clint Hurdle, pitching coach Ray Searage and bench coach Tom Prince. Given the team’s struggles throughout the season, it wasn’t surprising that Pittsburgh decided change was needed. Hurdle’s message didn’t seem to be getting through to players anymore and the pitching staff under Searage’s tutelage was among the MLB’s worst in 2019. The rest of the team’s coaching staff may or not be retained, depending on what the next manager decides. It’s clear that these changes are needed, and they are a start to what should be a total rebuild, but they don’t address the Pirates’ real issue.
Despite Changes, the Pittsburgh Pirates Have as Many Problems as Ever
