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Greensboro and Bradenton lead the way.

Okay, the big-league Pirates have been like this in 2021:

The Bucs’ minor league affiliates, though, are doing pretty well. In fact, they own the fifth-best collective record in MiLB this season.

Look at the company they’re keeping, per Baseball America:

The MLB organizations with the best winning percentage across all domestic US leagues?

1. Rays
2. Yankees

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