Pittsburgh Pirates win recent series as staff evaluate GM Ben Cherington

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to work toward a winning season following a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 3. This win marks the team’s fifth consecutive series success, a rebound after dropping seven straight sets following the All-Star break. While the club remains unlikely to secure a postseason berth, crossing the.500 threshold could influence the job security of general manager Ben Cherington. The roster is currently bolstered by the return of Oneil Cruz, while rookie Konnor Griffin is slated to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Outfielder Ryan O'Hearn is also progressing through a rehab assignment. With the season ending Sept. 27 against the Detroit Tigers, the organization continues to evaluate long-term development of pitchers like Braxton Ashcraft and Paul Skenes.

• 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — The Pirates have gotten hot, and just might save GM Ben Cherington's job