RISE OF THE JOLLY ROGER 2026 Season - Chicago Cubs [EXpnEeforLx]

Today's Starting Pitchers

CHC LHP Cole Irvin (9-7, 4.16) vs PGH RHP Domingo German (9-3, 3.14)

Last Ten Games (7-3)

July 8 at TB W 5-3

July 9 at TB W 5-3

July 10 at MKE W 12-6 (14)

July 11 vs MKE W 12-2

July 12 vs MKE W 5-1

July 17 vs SDG W 3-2 (10)

July 18 vs SDG W 11-3

July 19 vs SDG L 3-2

July 20 vs CHC L 6-2

July 21 vs CHC L 3-2

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)

Recent Transactions

PGH recalled LHP Eric Lauer from Indianapolis (AAA), Sent pluto tv LHP Bailey Falter to Indianapolis (AAA)

Released 1B Carlos Santana'

2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of July 17th, 2026

INFIELDERS: Abraham Toro (41), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Konnor Griffin (6), O'Neill Cruz (15),

OUTFIELDERS: Bryan salario minimo Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and austin weather Akil Baddoo (60)

CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25)

STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Braxton Ashcraft (35)

RELIEF PITCHERS: Eric Lauer (55), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Colin Holderman (38)

CLOSER: David Bednar (51)

On Injured List: 1B Brandon Belt