The Cutch Debate + Pirates Catching Chaos: Fort McKenry Joins

Tonight on WNS9+, we’re joined by former Pirates catcher and current SportsNet Pittsburgh analyst Michael “Fort” McKenry for a conversation that’s going to hit every nerve Pirates fans have right now.

We start with Andrew McCutchen — why a return to Pittsburgh feels unlikely even though fans want it, and the debate Cutch has leaned into himself: can he still play the outfield? Fort doesn’t just give an opinion — he lays out why he believes Cutch still has more in the tank, including why he thinks Cutch can be better at the plate than he was last season.

Then we flip to Fort’s home turf: the catching picture. What should the Pirates do with Henry Davis, Endy Rodriguez, Joey Bart, and Rafael Flores? Who fits best, what’s realistic, and what’s the biggest thing fans miss when evaluating catchers?
We wrap with the left field mix and what additions like Jake Mangum and Jhostynxon Garcia could mean for the roster and the lineup.

Catch the full episode on WNS9+ and drop your take in the comments: Are you bringing Cutch back — and where are you playing him?

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