# CRISIS: Are The Pittsburgh Pirates’ COACHING Changes Actually HURTING Their Top Pitching Talent?

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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: 2026-06-13T16:51:31+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates shake up their pitching staff after players demand a new voice—has the change unlocked their true potential? Gary Morgan scrutinizes the impact of Bill Murphy replacing Oscar Marin as pitching coach, examining whether star Paul Skenes and the rotation are finally reaching elite form or if the same old issues linger. The show raises critical questions about the disconnect between player demands, front office decisions, and actual performance on the mound. Key topics include bullpen construction failures, the roles of Braxton Ashcraft, Gregory Soto, and Wilbur Dotel, and Don Kelly's management style under pressure. Gary Morgan explores the strategic use of young arms, the influence of Astros-inspired analytics, missed opportunities in offseason roster building, and the ongoing struggles at third base with Nick Gonzales. Can the Pirates stabilize their bullpen and contend for the NL Central, or is more roster upheaval inevitable?

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