With Opening Day less than a week away, MLB and Baseball Prospectus released their record projections for 2024 on Thursday.
Needless to say, the Pittsburgh Pirates - and some other clubs - were not favored on the list.
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— MLB (@MLB) March 22, 2024
You read that right. The Pirates are projected to take a step BACK this season compared to last, despite a few notable offseason additions and an expected wave of talented prospects coming up.
For reference, the Bucs finished 76-86 (.