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Podcast: North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Episode: What It Takes for the Pirates to Get Back to Buctober
Description: Today on Bucco Brew, we’re setting the bar high — 38 WAR high. As the Winter Meetings approach and the Pirates stare down one of the biggest offseasons in recent memory, we’re digging into a number that matters: 38 wins above replacement. Ten of the twelve teams that hit that mark in 2025 made the playoffs. The 2013 Pirates hit that same number when they finally broke through.
So what would it actually take for the Pirates to get there in 2026?
We’ll break down where the current roster sits, how much WAR they realistically need to add, and the...