Pirates struggle with consistency as playoff hopes fade in August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently six games under.500 as they near the end of August, jeopardizing their playoff aspirations. Since the All-Star break, their performance has declined, prompting criticisms of recent moves made to improve the team. Despite ongoing struggles in both pitching and offense, pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski expressed confidence in the team's ability to turn things around. The Pirates now face a critical series against the San Diego Padres as they look to regain momentum.
- •Pirates are six games under.500 as of August 25, 2026.
- •Team's performance has worsened since the All-Star break.
- •Criticism surrounds the timing of the Pirates' trade deadline moves.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski remains optimistic about future success.
- •Upcoming series against the Padres is crucial for the Pirates.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Keep Talking, but Aren't Giving Anyone Confidence in Doing So
"If the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to do anything over the next month or so regarding making the postseason, everything has to change right now.
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