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Pirates' Trade Deadline Move Could Make Wild Card Race
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Pittsburgh Pirates on the Rise: A Hall of Fame Pitchers Prediction & the Trade Deadlines Potential Impact
The Pittsburgh Pirates, after a decade-long playoff drought, are currently leading the National League Central with a strong start to their 2026 season. With a 22-19 record and a 58.2% chance of making the playoffs, the team is poised for their best season since 2015. The young core, led by pitcher Paul Skenes, has been instrumental in their success. The real test will come at the trade deadline, where GM Ben Cherington could potentially bolster the team with additional talent, as he did in 2021 and during the 2013 World Series run with Jake Peavy. If successful, the Pirates could emerge as a formidable wildcard contender.
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