The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the first week of September.
Let’s take a look at where they are ranked in power rankings across the internet:
MLB.com, Will Leitch: 25, down 2
For all the excitement the Pirates have generated this season, it should be noted that they are on pace to have essentially the same record they did last year: 76-86. That’s still an improvement on the triple-digit loss seasons of 2021-22, but still: It’s probably time to make a bigger leap forward.
Bleacher Report, Joel Reuter: 23, down 2
It was a rough week for the Reds and Pirates, both of notably felt the wrath of superior NL Central foes.