Pittsburgh Pirates Show Signs of Offensive Revival in 2026 After Decade of Struggles
By
Leo Morgenstern
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates, historically one of the worst offensive teams in MLB since their playoff drought began in 2016, are showing signs of a major turnaround in 2026. Through 61 games, the team is fielding its strongest lineup in over a decade, raising hopes that their bats could finally support their talented young pitching staff and potentially end their playoff drought dating back to 2015.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNo team scored less often in 2025 than the Pirates.
Since Pittsburgh's playoff drought began in 2016, only one team, the Marlins, has scored fewer runs.
Through 61 games in 2026, it's starting to look like the Pirates finally have an offense.
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