Pirates' Offense Collapsed After All-Star Break | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates’ offense exploded in the first half, posting a blistering .768 OPS—second best in baseball—before the All-Star break, only to nosedive to a dismal .651 after, marking one of MLB’s worst second-half collapses. Once seen as a lineup too weak to compete, they stunned fans with power, walks, and clutch hitting thanks to coaching adjustments. But injuries to key players—including top prospect Konnor Griffin and star Bryan Reynolds—sapped momentum. Despite the late-season collapse, the team’s brief offensive surge signals real progress for an organization long overdue for a breakthrough. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85fd0488919a3c87