The Pirates believe they closed the gap on teams they're chasing following a 14-win improvement. First base and starting pitching are still areas of need.
Derek Shelton's Pittsburgh Pirates have many huge home games at PNC Park this season. Here's how you can get tickets to see stars Andrew McCutchen, Rich Hill, Carlos Santana, Bryan Reynolds and Ji-Man Choi as well as red-hot up and comers like O'Neil Cruz, Ji Hwan Bae David Bednar and Ke'Bryan Hayes live at the ballpark.