There’s more shifting in the National League’s wild card standings. After Burress was released, he signed a contract with the New York Jets before the 2011 season began. Turnaround timeOver their last 25 games, the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54) have played nothing but teams that are currently .500 or better. Wild card chaosAs Major League Baseball begins play Thursday, the Pirates sit two games back of the final wild card spot in the National League. They trail the Cubs, who sit atop the wild card race at 61-47.