◆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 MUST Fix Their Bullpen Before the Trade Deadline

Jul 31 · 16:36

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf explains why the Pirates’ bullpen problems are concentrated at the back end of games and why Gregory Soto cannot remain their only late-inning option. With the trade deadline approaching, Pittsburgh needs at least one established reliever to protect its postseason chances.