The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the market for a new pitching coach following the dismissal of Oscar Marin at the end of the 2025 season, and they are kicking off interviews this week.
While it's unknown who exactly is being considered for the role, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently put together a list of seven qualified candidates who would make sense – including former Pirates reliever Jared Hughes.
There are several reasons Hughes would be an intriguing candidate for the pitching coach role with the Pirates, as well as some nuances to keep in mind.