Pirates Wild Card Push Heats Up | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates are racing toward the playoffs, just one game behind the Wild Card third spot, with a crucial series against the Cubs looming before the August 3 trade deadline. Both teams are locked in a tight race, having split their post-All-Star-break series, and every game could shift the standings. The Cubs hold the top Wild Card spot, but the Pirates have a golden chance to climb — especially with Arizona looming next, and with teams like the Cardinals slipping and Marlins in freefall. This is a make-or-break stretch for Pittsburgh, where every win could mean postseason life. 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/7f2591f451d8b7b0