The Pirates’ offense is no longer just “better than last year.” It looks real. Through 41 games, they’re top five in baseball in runs scored, with production coming from Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, Spencer Horwitz, Joey Bart, Nick Gonzales, and Konnor Griffin. Braxton Ashcraft also deserves his flowers, looking every bit like a frontline starter behind Paul Skenes. But the bullpen? That’s where things get uncomfortable. Outside of Gregory Soto, trust is getting harder to find.

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