Pittsburgh's pitching depth, featuring talents like Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft, and Jared Jones, has caught the attention of former All-Star Dan Plesac. The Pirates ranked seventh in ERA last year, and Plesac believes the current rotation shows similar promise to the Braves' staff before their dynasty began.
'The Pirates have more pitching than they know what to do with,' Plesac stated on MLB Network. While acknowledging the comparison might be an overstatement, he noted that Skenes is already on the level of Braves legends like Greg Maddux, with Chandler showing similar potential. This optimism comes as the Pirates have also improved their lineup, giving fans renewed hope after years without playoff success since 2013.