The Pittsburgh Pirates are going into the first week of September. Where are they in the latest MLB power rankings?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the first week of September.
Let’s take a look at where they are ranked in power rankings across the internet:
MLB.com, Will Leitch: 25, down 2
For all the excitement the Pirates have generated this season, it should be noted that they are on pace to have essentially the same record they did last year: 76-86. That’s still an improvement on the triple-digit loss seasons of 2021-22, but still: It’s probably time to make a bigger leap forward.
Bleacher Report, Joel Reuter: 23, down 2
It was a rough week for the Reds and Pirates, both of notably felt the wrath of superior NL Central foes. The Cubs got the Bucs for 41 runs in a three-game sweep, while the Reds followed a series loss to the Athletics—for whom Lawrence Butler continues to be tons of fun—with losses in three out of four to the Brewers. The Reds have now lost 12 out of 17.
Oneil Cruz in center? Hey, why not.
BD community, what do you think of the rankings? Too high or too low? Chime off in the comments below.