# Did the Pirates Play It Too Safe in the 2026 MLB Draft?

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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: 2026-07-13T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Pirates completed their 2026 MLB Draft, but did they make enough of one of their final opportunities to pick near the top? Alex Stumpf evaluates Derek Curiel, the rest of Pittsburgh’s early selections, two later picks with intriguing upside and the difficult signings that could change how this entire class is viewed.

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