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FLAWED: Pirates’ Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller STRUGGLE as Playoff Hopes FADE Fast
Pittsburgh Pirates face a crucial crossroads as the MLB trade deadline looms, but is roster continuity enough to spark a playoff push? Gary Morgan spotlights the team’s youth-heavy starting rotation—featuring Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Bubba Chandler, and Braxton Ashcraft—and questions if Mitch Keller can rebound or if it’s time for a bullpen role. With the bullpen faltering and a lopsided lineup lacking right-handed thump, the Pirates’ path to October grows murkier. Key discussion points include Oneil Cruz’s upcoming return, Carmen Mlodzinski’s evolving bullpen role, and the front office’s…
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