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SHAKEUP: Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Staff Must TRANSFORM to Make 2026 Playoffs
Pittsburgh Pirates face a pitching staff identity crisis as internal conflicts and role confusion threaten their playoff hopes. Can reimagining the bullpen—including a bold proposal to move Jared Jones into the closer role—reverse a string of blown late-game leads and carry the Bucs back into contention? Gary Morgan examines Don Kelly’s leadership, reconstructs the Pirates’ rotation and bullpen deployment without outside help, and spotlights challenges with player buy-in, especially regarding Carmen Mlodzinski’s availability. The discussion scrutinizes Paul Skenes’ reliance on Henry Davis…
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