We went LIVE with Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf (MLB.com) to break down one of the most surprising moves of the offseason — the Pirates’ three-team trade with the Astros and Rays.

Alex joins us to react in real time to Pittsburgh acquiring 2B Brandon Lowe, OF Jake Mangum, and LHP Mason Montgomery, and what the deal signals about the direction of the organization. We dive into how Lowe fits into the everyday lineup, Mangum’s path to Pittsburgh, Montgomery’s role in the pitching mix, and what this trade says about the Pirates’ appetite to contend in the near term.

Plus, Alex shares insight from the Pirates’ perspective, what this move means for the rest of the offseason, and how fans should be viewing this roster as Spring Training approaches.

🎙️ Live reactions

⚾ Trade breakdown & roster fit

📈 What’s next for the Pirates?

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