◆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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The Pirates’ Lefty Problem Is Costing Them in the Wild Card Race

Jul 30 · 15:23

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Episode Notes

The Pirates failed to capitalize on their biggest homestand in years and now sit two games outside the Wild Card picture. Alex Stumpf explains why Pittsburgh’s inability to hit left-handed pitching has become a serious problem that may need to be fixed internally.