Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=csIiRL9yWIP Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Should Pirates protect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Rule 5 draft? Is Kyle Schwarber an option? [NLdcG0mrGfN] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley preview the MLB Rule 5 draft and tough decisions GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelley will need to make for their roster as the offseason gets under way. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who from the group of Brandan Bidois, Esmerlyn Valdez, Antwone Kelly and Wilber Dotel should the duo protect with a 40-man roster spot? Which names on that list are more expendable than the others? And what type of player should the front office be looking to snag from other teams? Our duo tackles those questions; the coaching staff additions of Tony Beasley and Kristopher Negron; and reports linking the Pirates to Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber in free agency. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at pqQ308ti5hF tKqJ4OcnBN6 EDsdhT9A5Fp nwIAcTCV4Ov gy5NfzKaPsi truYcH0rDYg 25ZkEd6YeXj
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley preview the MLB Rule 5 draft and tough decisions GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelley will need to make for their roster as the offseason gets under way. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who from the group of Brandan Bidois, Esmerlyn Valdez, Antwone Kelly and Wilber Dotel should the duo protect with a 40-man roster spot? Which names on that list are more expendable than the others? And what type of player should the front office be looking to snag from other teams? Our duo tackles those questions; the coaching staff additions of Tony Beasley and Kristopher Negron; and reports linking the Pirates to Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber in free agency. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at pqQ308ti5hF tKqJ4OcnBN6 EDsdhT9A5Fp nwIAcTCV4Ov gy5NfzKaPsi truYcH0rDYg 25ZkEd6YeXj