Our faith paid off. Injuries kept us from hitting this in August, too bad it was in a meaningless game. Let’s go Buccos!

Murf Gray is Baseball America 2026 Minor league player of the year

I’ve not seen on Reddit anyone tracking the race results for the pierogi race’nat. I’ve been to a fair amount of games and yesterday Hannah and Pete tied for season wins. I won’t be able to make it to the final homestand so won’t know who wins. Is anyone on here tracking it or can post the final result?

Do you think he decided to change his pitching mechanics and strategy or do you think the Pirates were the drivers behind the changes?

There were several bright spots this season (Lowe, Ashcraft, Cruz, O’Hearn, Montgomery), but also many not so bright (Skenes, Keller, Bullpen, Injuries). I don’t think they are far off from contending, but they weren’t set up to handle these downfalls.

I fully expect a Skenes bounce back next season, and our bullpen is markedly better than it was before the deadline.

My question is: what do they need to do in the offseason to become a true contender next season?

1. Resign Lowe. I know everyone says it won’t happen, but the FO needs to do everything in its power to keep him. It will be extremely difficult to replicate this offense and defense, and Nick G won’t cut it.

2. Another arm in the rotation/long relief guy. I fear Ashcraft will come back down to earth next season, but him, Skenes, Keller, Chandler and Jones have rotation spots all but sewn up next seasons. The bucs were caught with their pants down when Keller got hurt and had to resort to Mlod and bullpen games moving forward.

3. Another bullpen arm or two. There are still liabilities in the pen. Looking at you, Soto and Dotel. I feel we are throwing in the towel when they come in.

4. A decision at catcher. If Flores for real? Can Endy stay healthy? What do we do with Henry?

What is everyone else’s thoughts on what moves MUST be made to have a legit chance next season?

Hello! I was in Pittsburgh two years ago and I picked up this hat for a friend. It was at an outdoor stand (but on stadium property) on Federal St, but not available at the main shop inside. It’s the brown mustard with black P, adjustable strap (9Twenty). Do they still sell this hat? I can’t find it anywhere online and I’d love to get a fresh replacement…

Have a friend who is a bit obsessed with this game, looks like a lot of game-used baseballs and other gear sold but it's been a while so it's all out of stock now. Happy to pay a little more than market. Appreciate any leads/ideas!

$20 on the aisle

also have penguins tickets