Andrew McCutchen’s Fan Fest Exclusion
Andrew McCutchen, a former NL MVP, expressed disappointment over not being invited to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ preseason fan fest for 2026, despite being unsigned. He highlighted that other veteran stars like Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw were welcomed to similar events without contracts. Pirates GM Ben Cherington acknowledged McCutchen’s significance to the team but focused on building a competitive roster for the future. McCutchen, who had a challenging season with a .239 batting average, hopes to maintain a good relationship with the franchise.
