Pittsburgh’s ace is speaking like a leader, and his message to the Pirates isn’t sugar-coated.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lived in the land of potential for far too long. For years, the organization has sold fans on what could be: top prospects rising through the system, young arms developing into mainstays, and a core that might someday lift the team back into contention. Yet as the 2025 season comes to a close, many in Pittsburgh are asking the same question they’ve asked for a decade: when does “promise” finally turn into performance?