# Pirates Build Foundation for 2027

> Pirates' young core shows promise after 2026 season.
- Title: Pirates Build Foundation for 2027 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Pirates' young core shows promise after 2026 season. Pirates' improved 2026 season and young core set stage for 2027 success.
- Keywords: pirates, 2026, 2027, mason montgomery, konnor griffin, pittsburgh, nfl, sports, Build, Foundation, Mlb
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/pirates-2027-outlook-after-improved-2026-season
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- Topics: pirates, 2026, 2027, mason montgomery, konnor griffin, pittsburgh, nfl, sports
## Pirates Clinch First Winning Season
Pirates secured a 4-2 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park, marking their first winning season since 2018.
## Pirates Improve 11 Wins
Pirates finished the 2026 season with an 11-win improvement, securing a .500 record in September.
## Manager Kelly on Foundation
Pirates manager Don Kelly stated the foundation for future success has been built through good work and learning.

> Stepping stone is a great word. The foundation has started to be built.
## Konnor Griffin Breaks Out
Top prospect Konnor Griffin led off with a solo home run and added an RBI single in the fourth.
## Third-Base Coach Beasley
Third-base coach Tony Beasley joined the Pirates ahead of the 2027 season, bringing World Series experience.

> I know we can do it, and I don't think we're as far away as people think.
## Young Players Show Identity
Young players like Ashcraft and Jones led the team with resilience and mayhem in games.

> That's who we are. That's our identity. Being able to put the pressure on teams from the first inning.
## 2027 Outlook
Pirates aim to build on 2026 success with a young core and key veterans like Ryan O'Hearn.

> It feels like something to build on. Doesn't feel like this is the end of an era.
## Key takeaway

Pirates' improved 2026 season and young core set stage for 2027 success.