The Pirates fate is in their own hands now. We are 61-46, a .570 winning percentage, 15 games over .500. In the NL Central, we are 4.5 behind the Reds and play them 3 more at home and 3 more in Cincinnatti.

In the Wild Card, we hold the second spot, .5 game behind Atlanta for the top spot, who we play 3 times at home to end the season.

We lead the Cardinals by 2.5 and play them 3 times on the road and 3 times at home.

We lead the Dodgers by 3 and play them 4 times at home this homestand.

We lead the Diamondbacks by 6.5 and play them 3 times at home this homestand, starting tonight. We could bury them here with a sweep.

We lead the Fets by 9 and play them 4 times on the road.

We lead the Beer Sluts by 13 and play them 6 times at home and 3 times on the road.

I don't see the Phillees or Marlins pulling back into this, but stranger things have happened.

We have 19 against the Stros, Cubs and Padres.

We control our own destiny. Just win, Baby!