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Picking a World Series bandwagon for every MLB fanbase
Your team is out, but your grudges are still in play. Here’s who every MLB fanbase should root for in the 2026 World Series.More Team News

Pirates' latest Astros hire reveals bigger plan to fix disappointing pitching staff
Bill Murphy's first season didn't produce the results Pittsburgh expected. Rather than abandoning that direction, the organization appears to be doubling down on it.
Pirates' most infamous trade comes back to haunt them in Rays' World Series thriller
Former Pirates right-handers Chris Archer and Tyler Glasnow were among several former Rays players in attendance at Tropicana Field for World Series Game 4 against the Brewers.
MLB's proposed playoff overhaul could create another hurdle for Pirates' postseason dreams
MLB has proposed several significant changes to its postseason structure, including longer division series and higher seeds selecting their opponents.
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Brewers' World Series dominance exposes a surprising truth about Pirates' biggest weakness
The Brewers separated themselves by excelling in areas where the Pirates were supposed to have an advantage.
Brewers' World Series rally shows Pirates what smart baseball looks like
Pirates GM Ben Cherington preaches about the importance of playing smarter, more fundamentally sound baseball, and the Brewers demonstrated what that looks like in World Series Game 3.
Pirates' Brandon Lowe embodies Roberto Clemente's legacy as uncertain future looms
Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh's nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, spent his first season with the Pirates proving that his value extends well beyond the field.
Brewers' $50 million World Series hero Cooper Pratt shows Pirates what comes after Konnor Griffin extension
The Brewers have shown the Pirates what can happen when a small-market organization makes a long-term investment in a young shortstop and surrounds him with a roster built to win immediately.
Pirates' bullpen concerns look even worse after Brewers' latest World Series masterpiece
The Brewers are two wins away from a World Series championship, and they're providing the Pirates with yet another uncomfortable reminder of what it actually takes to compete in October.
Pirates' Brandon Lowe dilemma could make Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds expendable
The Pirates' offseason priority must be re-signing Brandon Lowe, even if it requires the organization to move on from a franchise stalwart or two.
Pirates' Paul Skenes is MLB's lowest-paid union leader, but he's fighting for something bigger
Paul Skenes is fighting to preserve the possibility of a massive payday, while the Pirates still have to prove they're willing to give him one.
Pirates' long-awaited competitive window could be destroyed by MLB's looming labor war
The Pittsburgh Pirates are primed to compete in 2027, but ongoing labor strife could create a situation where their dreams are derailed.
MLBPA's alternative to a salary floor could be an even bigger nightmare for Pirates ownership
The MLBPA is proposing a system that demands accountability for what ownership actually does with its money, and Pirates chairman Bob Nutting should be on alert.
