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The Pirates Don’t Need Flash From Mitch Keller. They Need This.

Mar 18 · 14:36

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down Mitch Keller’s latest evolution, from a changing pitch mix to a more feel-based approach, and explains why the Pirates may not need ace-level flash from him as much as they need steady, reliable innings. It’s a look at how Keller is adapting, why his work against lefties still matters, and what his role means for the Pirates’ rotation as a whole.