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Must-See: Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation SETUP—Paul Skenes Leads, Keller, Chandler, Ashcraft CHALLENGE

Pittsburgh Pirates ignite spring training with a pitching arsenal that promises uncomfortable at-bats for hitters. Paul Skenes headlines the rotation, but with Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, and Braxton Ashcraft vying for key roles, the battle for rotation spots is fierce. Will reclamation projects like Jose Urquidy or surprise lefty Hunter Barko seize a coveted spot, and can Jared Jones recapture his elite velocity?Gary Morgan assesses bullpen depth, highlighting Dennis Santana’s wicked slider, Gregory Soto’s flexibility, and the impact of new faces on the 40-man roster. The episode…

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