September probably won’t end with the Pirates in the postseason, but there’s still plenty they need to learn before turning the page to 2027. Alex Stumpf breaks down five things that matter over the final month, including Konnor Griffin’s return, Paul Skenes finding his form, Braxton Ashcraft’s workload, Camilo Doval’s future and whether this offense can finally show some life.

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