Today's Starting Pitchers PGH RHP Paul Skenes (4-2, 2.72) vs ATL RHP Spencer Strider (2-1, 3.46) Last Ten Games (6-4) April 28 at ATL L 8-2 April 27 at ATL L 3-1 April 26 at TOR W 4-1 April 25 at TOR W 8-3 April 24 at TOR W 1-0 April 23 vs SEA L 3-2 April 22 vs SEA W 7-2 April 21 vs SEA W 8-3 April 19 vs WSH W 2-1 April 18 vs WSH L 3-1 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) 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of April 20th, 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), Llover Peguero (44) OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Michael A. Taylor (18), Hunter Renfroe (16) CATCHERS: Henry Davis (32), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)