◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .294 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 1.356 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEEsmerlyn Valdez 1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSigned RHP Griffin Stieg◆ON THE BUMPJared Jones: 0.82 ERA, 17 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned LHP Dakota Stone◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.309)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Liam O'Leary◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (138)

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Missed Chances Cost Pirates in 3–2 Loss to Rangers

Jun 21 · 27:11

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Episode Notes

The Pirates drop another close one, falling 3–2 to the Rangers in a game filled with missed opportunities and defensive miscues and Tyler and Ryan break it down. Mitch Keller looked solid early but couldn’t escape the sixth, and the bullpen couldn’t hold the line. The offense went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, including back-to-back scoreless innings with chances to tie or take the lead. Oneil Cruz and Henry Davis drove in the only two runs, while Carmen Mlodzinski delivered a strong multi-inning relief outing. We break it all down — from Frazier’s misplay to Cutch’s brutal strikeout sequence — and ask the big question: when is this team going to start cashing in?