Riding high with a 12-7 record in their first 19 games of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are drawing the attention of national media outlets.
During Wednesday’s edition of Intentional Talk on MLB Network, former MLB pitcher-turned analyst Ryan Dempster had high praise for the Pirates and their success both on and off the field, even questioning if they are the best story in baseball at the moment.
Both Dempster and co-host Siera Santos said a big factor for the Pirates’ early success is the return of Andrew McCutchen. To summarize, Dempster highlighted Cutch’s ability to bolster a struggling teammate’s attitude while also knowing how to keep players focused during the long season.