Sep 17, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (left) congratulates starting pitcher Steven Brault (43) on his complete game victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off of a terrible shortened 2020 season where they finished with the worst record in MLB. Almost every aspect of the team’s performance ranked at the bottom of the league, however, the starting pitchers did provide a few bright spots.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the 2021 season with low expectations, but do have a group of young players that can provide some upside for the starting rotation.