If you're judging the MLB season by vibes only, the Pittsburgh Pirates might be the best team in baseball. After being considered one of the worst clubs entering the season, the team boasts a top-10 offense, a top-10 pitching staff, a resurgent Andrew McCutchen and a division-leading 17-8 record. There's plenty to be happy about in Pittsburgh.
And if you needed proof of that, look no further than Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Pirates not only toppled one of baseball biggest titans during the contest, it also gave baseball fans the feel-good moment of the 2023 MLB season.