Pirates survey asks fans if health could improve playoff chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 62-66, sitting next to last in the NL Central and 6.5 games behind a Wild Card spot. Fans are being surveyed about whether they believe the team could compete for a Wild Card berth if key players were healthy. The Pirates have been hampered by injuries to several players, including Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn. The survey invites fan participation to gauge opinions on the impact of injuries on the team's playoff prospects.
- •Pirates are 62-66, 6.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.
- •Survey asks if health could have changed playoff chances.
- •Key players injured include Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn.
- •Fans are invited to participate in the weekly survey.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — VOTE: Are the Pirates a Wild Card team if they were mostly healthy?
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