# MELTDOWN: Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen COLLAPSES—Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Fixes Explored

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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: 2026-05-18T04:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates face mounting pressure as the bullpen racks up 10 blown saves, shining a spotlight on Gregory Soto, Dennis Santana, and the team's late-inning struggles. Can Carmen Mlodzinski’s return stabilize the pen, or will bold moves shake up the rotation? Gary Morgan breaks down key decisions, from shifting Bubba Chandler and Jared Jones to promoting Wilbur Dotel, and discusses if patience—or dramatic changes—will rescue the Pirates' postseason dreams. With Ryan O’Hearn sidelined, Pittsburgh scrambles to patch the lineup. Will Jake Mangum, Jared Triolo, or prospects like Esmerlyn Valdez and Password Garcia seize the opportunity? Morgan unpacks lineup possibilities, the importance of Konnor Griffin’s development, and the club’s first real test of depth. Plus, listener questions tackle trade rumors, Nick Gonzales' rise, and the search for a reliable new reliever. Can the Pirates answer the call as adversity hits the clubhouse?

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