◆NEWSKonnor Griffin To Begin Rehab Assignment◆ROSTERSent SS Konnor Griffin on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆HOT BATOneil Cruz: .256 AVG, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .920 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBraxton Ashcraft 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K◆ROSTERRecalled LHP Evan Sisk from Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 1.89 ERA, 9 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Noah Murdock to Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.307)◆ROSTERSigned free agent RHP Tyler Owens to a minor league contract◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 6th in the NL in strikeouts (175)

Bucco Brew

Are The Pittsburgh Pirates Closer To Competing Than It Seems?

Sep 1 · 01:13:06

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Episode Notes

The latest Bucco Brew dives into whether the Pittsburgh Pirates are closer to competing than many realize. Jim and DiNardo break down the state of the roster, from the young core’s development to the impact of recent moves, while also questioning if the front office has done enough to push the team toward contention. It’s a lively back-and-forth that mixes analysis with fan perspective, giving Bucs fans plenty to think about heading into the stretch run.