RISE OF THE JOLLY ROGER 2026 Season - Pittsburgh Pirates (47-36) @ Chicago Cubs (43-39)

Today's Starting Pitchers PGH RHP Domingo German (9-2, 3.13) vs CHC LHP Cole Irvin (7-6, 4.41) Last Ten Games (4-6) June 15 vs LAD W 4-1 June 16 vs LAD L 5-4 (13) June 17 vs LAD W 5-1 June 19 vs ATL W 11-3 June 20 vs ATL L 9-1 June 21 vs ATL L 8-7 June 22 at LAD L 5-4 June 23 at LAD W 5-3 June 24 at LAD L 9-8 June 25 at LAD L 2-0 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH recalled LHP Eric Lauer from Indianapolis (AAA), Sent LHP Bailey Falter to Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of June 12th, 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Konnor Griffin (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Hursten Waldrep (93) RELIEF PITCHERS: Eric Lauer (55), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Colin Holderman (35) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)