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The Pirates have played 84 games and now rank third in MLB in runs and RBI, second in OPS and OBP, and fourth in slugging. Jim and DiNardo break down how this offense has become one of the best in baseball and how sustainable these numbers might be.
Brandon Lowe has already reached 20 home runs, while rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has made an immediate impact with five homers and a 1.001 OPS through his first 15 games. Is this finally an offense capable of carrying the Pirates?
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"The Pirates Suddenly Have an Elite MLB Offense" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 10 min. Published June 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.