◆NEWSPirates Notes: Rodriguez, O'Hearn, Griffin◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Khristian Curtis to Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 1.17 ERA, 16 K (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBraxton Ashcraft 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K◆ROSTERRecalled RHP Noah Murdock from Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.308)◆ROSTERRecalled RHP Khristian Curtis from Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (171)◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Antwone Kelly to Indianapolis Indians

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Endy Rodriguez Has Won the Pirates’ Catching Job

Jun 25 · 16:27

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down why Endy Rodriguez looks like the Pirates’ long-term answer at catcher, from his simpler swing and improved approach to the confidence Pittsburgh showed by trading Joey Bart. He also discusses Braxton Ashcraft’s dominant start and the decision to use Carmen Mlodzinski for three innings in a blowout.