◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .294 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 1.356 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEEsmerlyn Valdez 1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSigned RHP Griffin Stieg◆ON THE BUMPJared Jones: 0.82 ERA, 17 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned LHP Dakota Stone◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.309)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Liam O'Leary◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (138)

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The Pirates Took the Bat Out of Their Hottest Hitter’s Hands

Apr 15 · 15:13

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Episode Notes

The Pirates dropped a frustrating one to the Nationals, but the biggest talking point wasn’t just Mitch Keller’s rough start. It was the late-game decision to pinch hit for Brandon Lowe, who has been one of Pittsburgh’s hottest bats and already homered earlier in the game.