2020 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview - MLB Odds, Picks, & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 04/23/2020 at 6:39 PM ET

The Pirates wallowed in a lot problems last year and even in a division that has the Reds, the Pirates really did not look that impressive either as the Pirates battled back and forth with the Reds for last place. Now, the Pirates are coming back and hoping that the team is able to come back a little bit stronger, but the problem is the Pirates did not really make a lot of moves to improve on the year.

When it comes to the pitching the Pirates did not really sign any big name talent and are looking to a lot of the players from last year to guide them. The staff ace is Joe Musgrove and while he has not been that great of a pitcher in the past, Musgrove has shown he can do good on the year. The closer for the Pirates is a player that named Keone Kela and he has not really proven himself at the closer role that well.

The infield for the Pirates has been impressive at times, but the infield is going to be something that can really help the Pirates in overcoming some of the issues the Pirates may have all year long. The Pirates do have some good talent on the roster with the likes of Bell and Frazier. However, on the right side of the infield the Pirates could be challenged as it is not nearly as good as what left side is and that could reflect quite a bit on the way the Pirates season.

With the outfield the Pirates could have some issues on the year. The Pirates are going to really need to get a great season from Polanco if the Pirates are going to have any chance of moving up on the year. The issue for the Pirates is that Polanco has been shaky on the injury front lately.

The Pirates are one team that did not do much in the off season that made a lot of splash in the majors. However, the Pirates are also a team that could show some minor changes if the injury bug holds off. The downside is the Pirates are not that lucky and that will definitely lead to the Pirates being in last place in the NL Central.

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