# Are the Pittsburgh Pirates in DANGER of Losing the Season After Pitching Breakdowns?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates’ promising start crumbles as starting pitching collapses—can the rotation steady the ship before the season slips away? Gary Morgan spotlights how early-season strength on the mound has faltered, triggering a cascade of bullpen overuse and exposing the team’s fragile offensive foundation. Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller offer hope, but with young arms like Bubba Chandler and Braxton Ashcraft still developing, is veteran reinforcements the missing piece? Nick Gonzales' 10-game hitting streak headlines the Pirates’ offensive bright spots, while lineup decisions and third base battles intensify. Gary Morgan breaks down the pressure on the offense, bullpen fatigue, and tough choices facing manager Don Kelly. Listener AMAs cover analytics in player deployment, catching depth with Henry Davis and Joey Bart, and looming questions around prospect readiness. Can the Pirates recalibrate and contend, or will their rotation woes define the summer?

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