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Pirates' Playoff Dreams Fade | MLB News
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff dreams for 2026 are all but dead, sitting at 76-77 with just nine games left — they’d need to win every one while the Padres lose all nine to sneak into the Wild Card. Once in contention and even third as late as July 27, a brutal July-August slump (7-16, seven straight series losses) derailed their momentum. Though they’ve since won seven of their last ten, injuries, inconsistency, and no sustained winning streak have sealed their fate. It’s a gut-wrenching end to a season that could’ve been special — now it’s about finishing strong and rebuilding for 2027…
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