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Pirates’ latest coaching hire could give them an inside track on newly available Astros pitcher

When it comes to offseason needs, starting pitching isn't going to very high on the Pittsburgh Pirates' list. In fact, the biggest decision regarding a starter…

By Brandon Glick · Rum Bunter

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:10 PM

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Brandon Glick argues hiring coach Sean Buchanan could help the Pirates sign pitcher Ryan Weiss.
Buchanan was hired from the Astros organization to focus on Pittsburgh's upper-minors pitching development.
Weiss previously pitched in the KBO before struggling in Triple-A and the majors in 2026.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired former Houston Astros Triple-A pitching coach Sean Buchanan, a move that Brandon Glick of Rum Bunter argues could give the team an advantage in signing pitcher Ryan Weiss. The writer suggests Weiss, who recently became available, represents a valuable minor-league depth target for Pittsburgh's organization.

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