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Pirates set to name Andy Haines as hitting coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued to fill organizational gaps Tuesday morning as they hired Andy Haines as their new hitting coach.

Per sources: Pirates hiring Andy Haines as hitting coach. Was previously the head guy with the Brewers. Also been with the Cubs, among other stops. Story to come.

— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) November 23, 2021

Haines, 44, spent four seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, including 2021, where they finished 11th in the National League in team OPS (.713) and tied for last place in team batting average (.