◆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 Didn’t Add a Bat. Now the Offense Has to Deliver

Aug 5 · 15:25

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Episode Notes

The Pirates dramatically improved their bullpen at the trade deadline, but their decision not to add another hitter is being tested by a second-half offensive slump. Alex Stumpf examines Esmerlyn Valdez’s recent approach, the struggles of Bryan Reynolds and why Pittsburgh cannot simply wait for Oneil Cruz to return.