Pirates' Playoff Dreams Fade Fast | MLB News

The Pirates’ playoff dreams are fading fast after a brutal three-game series loss to the Mets, capped off by an embarrassing 11-1 defeat. Starting pitchers Mlodzinski and Jones imploded, while the team continues to struggle mightily against left-handed arms — winning just ten games all season against them. With a dismal 58-62 record and only one series win since the All-Star break, the offense is sputtering and the pitching staff remains inconsistent despite bullpen improvements. Unless they turn it around in a major way, another October-free year looks inevitable. 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/e97693db2c255167