Sep 25, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Every good team has an ace pitcher. In a few years, the Pittsburgh Pirates could be back in contention with one of these pitchers leading their rotation.
When the Pittsburgh Pirates went to three straight postseason in 2013 to 2015, you could name a few guys who were considered the ace starting pitcher of the staff. In 2013 it was A.J. Burnett and Francisco Liriano.