# Pirates Hit Halfway Mark Strong

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-06-27T17:23:29+00:00
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## Resource

The Pirates are hitting their stride at the season’s midpoint, sitting at .500 for the first time in over a decade—thanks to smart offseason moves and resilience through injuries. With stars like Brandon Lowe leading the charge and rookies like Konnor Griffin delivering clutch hits, the team’s offense is firing on all cylinders. Veteran Bryan Reynolds and young phenom Jake Mangum both sense something special brewing, even if the record doesn’t yet tell the full story. This could be the year they turn the corner—and the second half might just be the beginning. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a6ab84c76825b8a

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