The Pittsburgh Pirates are back for another season, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the team, which Paul Skenes leads.
Skenes is entering his second MLB season as he looks to establish himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. He’ll have a team behind him looking to prove itself and make a surprise run in the NL Central.
Here’s a look at what our staff is predicting for the season:
Peyton Celesti
Earlier this offseason, I said that the Pirates must have a deeper lineup to succeed. This meant not depending on 38-year-old Andrew McCutchen to be in the middle of your lineup daily by aggressively acquiring hitters with proven track records or high upside, most realistically through trade.