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Why This Pirates Team Can Make the Playoffs

Mar 26 · 15:17

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Episode Notes

On Opening Day, Alex flips the script and makes the optimistic case for why the Pirates can reach the postseason, pointing to a potentially elite rotation, a more stable offense, and a roster with more true impact talent than they’ve had in years. It’s a glass-half-full episode built around the idea that if the bats can just be average, this team has a real shot.