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The Pittsburgh Pirates finished 82-80 in 2026, securing their first winning season in eight years. With Kirby Yates retiring, Gregory Soto takes the closer role. Konnor Griffin is locked in as the everyday shortstop, beating out Jacob Gonzalez. Bryan Reynolds anchors the outfield, while Paul Skenes and Jared Jones form the ace duo in the rotation. We analyze the depth chart battles for center field and bullpen roles, predicting a 90-win season and a 2027 playoff run for the Bucs.

In this episode: Shortstop & Catcher Battles · Outfield Depth & Pitching Staff · Roster Cuts & Trends.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/pit/2026-10-21/transcript.html

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