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6. Pittsburgh Pirates (6-3)

Previous Rank: No. 23, Tier 5
Last Week: 2-1 @ CIN, 3-0 vs. BAL

A quick look at how the new and improved Pirates offense is faring compared to last season:

2025: .231 BA (28th), .655 OPS (30th), 117 HR (30th)
2026: .240 BA (12th), .736 OPS (7th), 12 HR (4th)

A solid second start (5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER) from Paul Skenes also helped alleviate some concerns after he was shellacked on Opening Day, and that improved offense is backed by a 3.33 ERA from the pitching staff that checks in sixth in the majors.

Previous Rank: No. 12, Tier 3
Last Week: 2-1 vs. ATH, 2-2 @ ARI

It didn't take a baseball savant to think starting pitching might be an issue for a Braves team that is without Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. Instead, they lead the NL with a 2.26 starters' ERA and...