# Brandon Lowe Should Be the Pirates’ All-Star

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Podcast: [North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-shore-nine-a-pittsburgh-pirates-podcast-996056)
Published: 2026-06-16T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brandon Lowe has hit 17 home runs, provided strong defense at second base and become one of the most important players in the Pirates’ improved offense. Despite that production, Lowe sits outside the leaders in the first All-Star voting update.

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