The moment Ben Cherington stepped into the press conference room at PNC Park to address local media Saturday afternoon, the same question was likely hovering within the minds of many, perhaps his included. Would this be the final time he spoke to reporters as the Pirates’ general manager?

In the midst of his 20-plus minute availability, Cherington was indeed asked if he had any future assurances with his current employer. So, will he be back in 2026?

“I'm certainly doing the job that way,” Cherington responded. “We talk all the time. Haven't heard anything to the contrary.”

Cherington continued on, noting that he, nor most others who are currently in the workforce, truly never have full assurance of their professional futures. And after making that point, Cherington reiterated something

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