In games through 19 August, the Pirates lost 79 games and the Diamondbacks lost 81 games. Added together, they lost 160 games while winning 83 games. That’s a two to one ratio.
Despite the losses, there are reasons for optimism. The Pirates and the Diamondbacks are focused on the future.
- Between February and August, the Pirates’ farm system improved from average into the top 5 per Keith Law.
- The Diamondbacks’ farm system achieved top 5 status about a year ago with their top prospects in the lower levels. They continue to improve.