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◆NEWSPirates Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment◆ROSTEROptioned LHP Hunter Barco to Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .255 AVG, 3 HR, 8 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMENick Yorke 2-4, 3 RBI◆NEWSPirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL◆ROSTEROptioned 2B Ronny Simon to Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 2.57 ERA, 15 K (last 2 weeks)◆NEWSPirates Push Back Paul Skenes' Next Start◆ROSTERActivated RHP Yohan Ramírez from the paternity list◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.308)◆ROSTERDesignated RF Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (166)

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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.