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Grading every MLB team's top prospect as the minor-league season comes to a close
With the MiLB season nearing a close, we graded every top-ranked MLB prospect, from Jesus Made of the Brewers to George Lombard Jr. of the Yankees. Some future stars have work to do.More Team News

Pirates suddenly have an exciting Rafael Flores Jr. problem to solve
Rafael Flores Jr. has emerged as one of the most encouraging developments of the Pirates’ second half.
Pirates keep rewriting the rules to justify Ben Cherington's job
ESPN's Buster Olney reported that it “would be a surprise” if the Pirates moved on from Ben Cherington after this season.
Pirates may never have a better chance to extend Oneil Cruz than they do right now
The Pittsburgh Pirates have waited for years for an Oneil Cruz breakout, and now that it's here, they must act fast with an extension before it's too late.
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Pirates’ franchise home run record makes another October absence sting even more
For all the offensive talent they added last winter, the Pirates couldn't turn that talent into enough wins.
Pirates’ September surge just eliminated Bob Nutting’s favorite offseason excuse
If the Pirates finish near 85 wins and miss October, Bob Nutting will have no excuse to avoid adding impact talent this offseason.
Pirates somehow turn Brandon Lowe’s historic season into another letdown
Brandon Lowe could go down as one of the greatest one-and-dones in Pirates history and still have no postseason appearance to show for it.
A Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger would make Pirates’ biggest 2027 decision painfully obvious
A Silver Slugger would strengthen Brandon Lowe’s case, but the Pirates already have enough evidence to make him their top offseason priority.
Brewers’ NL Central clinch, PNC Park takeover expose how far Pirates still have to climb
For the Pirates, Milwaukee clinching the NL Central was a rather uncomfortable look at what they are still trying to become.
Tony Beasley’s worst Pirates moment shouldn’t erase what makes him effective
Tony Beasley made exactly the kind of mistake that can overshadow months of otherwise solid work from the Pirates third base coach. But it shouldn't.
ESPN blaming Paul Skenes for Pirates’ playoff failure is wildly unfair
ESPN named Paul Skenes Pittsburgh's biggest disappointment of the season, pointing to the Pirates' 13-17 record in his 30 starts.
Pirates’ late-season surge could save Ben Cherington but it should also raise expectations for him
If the Pirates believe this September surge is evidence that they're finally close, then they need to act like it this winter.
Pirates reliever Kirby Yates makes heartbreaking admission about his baseball future
Kirby Yates, on the injured list for the fifth time in the past two years, appears ready to ride off into the sunset regardless of what fate befalls the Pirates.





