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◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .240 AVG, 3 HR, 5 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEPaul Skenes 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (166)◆ROSTERCincinnati Reds claimed RHP Ron Marinaccio off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.304)◆ROSTERReleased DH Marcell Ozuna

◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .240 AVG, 3 HR, 5 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEPaul Skenes 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (166)◆ROSTERCincinnati Reds claimed RHP Ron Marinaccio off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.304)◆ROSTERReleased DH Marcell Ozuna

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Pirates Cannot Afford to Punt at the Trade Deadline

Aug 3 · 14:51

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Episode Notes

Ryan O’Hearn’s injury has created another hole on a Pirates roster that already needed bullpen help. Alex explains why Camilo Doval is a worthwhile addition, why Pittsburgh still needs more and why one bad week cannot become an excuse to punt the season.

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