# DISASTER: Are the Pirates’ Bullpen MELTDOWNS DOOMING an ALREADY magic-deprived Season?

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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: 2026-09-18T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen woes threaten playoff dreams as a familiar late-inning collapse against the Milwaukee Brewers spotlights a season-long Achilles’ heel. Can a few fewer blown saves rewrite the postseason narrative? Gary Morgan unpacks the Pirates’ 23 blown saves, elite starting rotation performances, and why better execution in the 7th and 8th innings might have changed everything for Pittsburgh’s MLB playoff hopes. Despite setting a new franchise home run record, the Pirates’ offense leaves fans wanting more—solo shots abound while run creation lags behind. Morgan explores the impact of injuries to O’Neil Cruz and Andy Rodriguez, Henry Davis’ clutch hitting, and Rafael Flores’ sudden rise, questioning whether added power is enough without improved on-base consistency. The episode wraps with AMA insights on roster decisions, catching duties, and what sets Locked On Pirates apart from the rest of the podcast field. Will this offense finally evolve into one of baseball’s best?

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