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Pirates’ Playoff Push Needs Chapman | Boston Red Sox News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning heads as a surprise playoff contender in 2026, but their shaky bullpen—especially with struggling closer Gregory Soto—threatens their deep run. ESPN’s David Schoenfield proposes a bold fix: bringing back Aroldis Chapman, the 38-year-old lefty fireballer with elite stats and a potential contract extension bonus if he hits 40 innings. This move could be the game-changer the Pirates need to roar into October. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/583ede50b200b2ec