Why This Pirates Team Can Make the Playoffs
Published: March 26, 2026
Duration: 15:17
Opening Day means hope, and on this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf makes the optimistic case for why the 2026 Pirates can actually reach the postseason. He breaks down why the starting rotation could be one of the best the franchise has had in decades, why the offense doesn’t need to be great to get this team into October, and why there’s finally enough real impact talent on this roster to believe in a meaningful step forward.
From Paul Skenes leading the way to added bats like Ryan O’Hearn and Brandon Lowe raising the floor, this i...