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What Pirates fans should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the greatest day of the year to give thanks for everything we have and appreciate.

Despite a second consecutive season finishing 76-86, the Pittsburgh Pirates have much to be thankful for.

Outside of the best ballpark in America, a rich tradition, and a team that has potential to take a significant step in 2025 - if supplemented by a few additions - three things significantly stand out with the 2024-25 Pirates.

Paul Skenes

Let’s start with the obvious. Paul Skenes is the greatest thing to happen to the Pirates organization since Andrew McCutchen was drafted in the mid-2000s and the 2013 NL Wild Card Game.