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MLB Power Rankings: Playoff stakes rise as October contenders make their move
With just a week left in the regular season, every game feels like a playoff game.More Team News

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s middling Yankees walk year could cost Pirates in Brandon Lowe chase
Brandon Lowe's monstrous season, combined with poor efforts from other star infielders in 2026, might push him out of the Pirates' price range in free agency.
Pirates can turn Paul Skenes' down year into a long term advantage
Paul Skenes' surprising down year in 2026 could present the Pittsburgh Pirates with a golden opportunity to make a long-term play for his services.
Pirates are the painful exception to an eye popping MLB playoff trend
The Pirates weren't hopelessly outclassed by the competition, and yet they still found a way to miss October.
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Jared Jones’ dominant September is changing Pirates 2027 rotation outlook
After briefly wondering whether Jared Jones belonged in the bullpen, the Pirates should enter 2027 viewing him as a potential difference-maker near the top of their rotation.
Ryan O'Hearn sends loud message to Ben Cherington about Pirates offseason priorities
Ryan O'Hearn thinks the Pirates finally have something worth building around, but now Ben Cherington has to prove he knows how to finish the job.
Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna disaster looks even worse with one brutal stat
Marcell Ozuna alone didn't cost the Pirates October, but signing him certainly made the road there considerably harder.
Pirates Camilo Doval DFA makes trade deadline mistake painfully obvious
The Pirates reinstated Kirby Yates from the injured list and designated Camilo Doval for assignment to make room on the roster.
Pirates unlocked Mason Montgomery with one devastating new pitch
Mason Montgomery has emerged as one of baseball’s most dominant relievers during the second half, making 24 consecutive scoreless appearances.
Oneil Cruz milestone is a reminder Pirates have barely seen his ceiling
Oneil Cruz became just the third player in franchise history to record at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in three consecutive years.
Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes die
After the Pirates swept the Royals to improve to 79-77, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi pointed out one final, particularly cruel fact for Pittsburgh fans.
Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips away
Paul Skenes blaming the WBC, even partially, for his struggles this season feels too easy when plenty of pitchers followed the same unconventional spring schedule and thrived.
Rafael Flores Jr.’s colorful quote captures why Pirates trust him in big moments
Rafael Flores Jr.'s mentality has helped turn one of Pittsburgh’s biggest preseason question marks into one of its most pleasant surprises.





