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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

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.
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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.
Pirates offense just embarrassed the Steelers in the funniest possible way
On Sunday, the Pirates scored four runs in a baseball game while the Steelers scored three points in a football game.
Pirates bullpen collapse made their 2026 playoff miss feel inevitable
The Pirates’ postseason failure was cumulative, but the bullpen’s first-half meltdowns may be the easiest place to find the wins they needed.
Pirates’ playoff elimination makes Brandon Lowe decision their first major test of 2027 ambition
For the Pirates, letting Brandon Lowe walk without a comparable replacement would immediately undercut any claim that 2027 is supposed to be different.
Pirates shouldn't regret Luke Weaver trade despite ugly early results
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've wanted from Luke Weaver so far, but there are real reasons to believe he'll turn it around.
Henry Davis helped shape Pirates future even if his own is running out
Henry Davis helped shape the Pirates' future, but that doesn't necessarily mean he has to be part of it.
Braxton Ashcraft shutdown comes with one huge silver lining for Pirates
Braxton Ashcraft's season may be over, put the Pirates believe they've avoided a worst case scenario with his injury.
Don Kelly accidentally highlighted Henry Davis' biggest problem with attempted compliment
If Don Kelly is right that Henry Davis doesn't need to muscle up to generate power, maybe that's exactly what makes the results so difficult to understand.





