The Pittsburgh Pirates are barreling toward yet another last-place finish in the National League Central division this season, and everyone has had enough. Everyone.
Even living franchise legend Andrew McCutchen, who has remained almost maddeningly loyal to the organization that drafted him at No. 11 overall two decades ago despite their consistent failure to compete, appears to have lost all hope in his team's ability to play winning baseball. That's when you know things have gotten really bad.
Speaking with Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports this week, the 38-year-old McCutchen expressed a desire to return to play in what would be his 18th Major League season in 2026.