The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a 43-42 record halfway through the 2026 season and remain in postseason contention.
Marcell Ozuna has struggled significantly with a .193 average and a .614 OPS, impacting the team's internal and external grades.
Successful offseason additions like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn have been critical to the team's unexpected success.
The team is currently positioned just two games out of a wild-card spot, exceeding preseason expectations.