# Overmanagement: Pittsburgh Pirates IGNORE In-Game Evidence

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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: 2026-07-23T04:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes hang in the balance as overmanagement overshadows stellar starts from Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler. Why are aces being pulled early when the bullpen wobbles, and is the reliance on pregame plans costing vital wins? Gary Morgan questions the team's mentality and challenges Don Kelly’s approach, asking whether it’s time to trust talent instead of the spreadsheet. The conversation dives into Keller and Chandler's standout outings against MLB powerhouses like the New York Yankees, emphasizing the need for the Pirates to shed their underdog mindset and compete as playoff contenders. Player fatigue, lineup adjustments, and the impact of injuries highlight the urgency for strategic changes as the Wild Card race intensifies. Can the Pirates stop leaving wins on the table and start managing for today, not tomorrow?

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