The Pittsburgh Pirates boast a rotation of young arms—Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Jared Jones—that ranked seventh in ERA last season. Former All‑Star Dan Plesac called the group “very good” and likened it to the early‑1990s Atlanta Braves, noting the potential for a dynasty‑style run.
With a stronger lineup added in the offseason, the Pirates are building around their pitching and could finally return to playoff contention after a long drought.