◆NEWSPirates Push Back Paul Skenes' Next Start◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Wilber Dotel to Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .196 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEJared Jones 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K◆ROSTERRecalled LHP Hunter Barco from Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBubba Chandler: 2.16 ERA, 15 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTEROptioned SS Jack Brannigan to Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (166)◆ROSTERRecalled 3B Nick Yorke from Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.307)

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What If the Pirates Bullpen Help Isn’t Coming?

Jul 7 · 16:41

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Episode Notes

The Pirates need bullpen help, but the trade deadline market might not be as simple as expected. Alex Stumpf breaks down why a crowded playoff race, limited sellers, expensive relief targets, and internal bullpen uncertainty could make it difficult for Pittsburgh to find the eighth or ninth inning arm it badly needs.