◆NEWSPirates Acquire Johnathan Rodríguez◆ROSTEROptioned RF Johnathan Rodríguez to Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .222 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 1.002 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBrandon Lowe 2-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSWhite Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy◆ROSTERBaltimore Orioles traded RF Johnathan Rodríguez to Pittsburgh Pirates for cash◆ON THE BUMPPaul Skenes: 19 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Damarcus Rideout-Carter◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.315)◆ROSTERDesignated C Shawn Ross for assignment◆STATBraxton Ashcraft ranks 6th in the NL in strikeouts (135)

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Pirates’ Comeback Only Made This Loss Hurt More

Jul 29 · 16:14

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down the continued growth of Bubba Chandler, a strong showing from the bullpen, the importance of securing a tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks and why this team has the pieces to make noise in the postseason. He also explains why Ben Cherington still needs to add multiple relievers before the trade deadline.