MLB analyst Dan Plesac lauded Pittsburgh’s youthful pitching staff, noting that the rotation of Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Jared Jones reminds him of the early 1990s Atlanta Braves dynasty. He said the Pirates’ ERA ranking and depth of talent make it the most exciting outlook he’s seen in years.
With a stronger lineup added in the offseason, the Pirates are building a team around their starting pitching. Plesac said the comparison to the legendary Braves fuels fan optimism as the club looks to return to playoff contention.