# Paul Skenes Shoved Last Night, but the Pirates Staff has Regressed in 2026

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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: 2026-08-26T11:37:41+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2027

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ high-strikeout pitching staff falters as defensive lapses and bullpen instability fuel a 2026 regression. Can talent alone carry a team when run prevention suffers? Gary Morgan spotlights Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Mitch Keller’s development—highlighting the volatility when young arms face Major League pressure and the defense fails to turn routine plays. The catcher debate heats up as Henry Davis, Endy Rodriguez, Rafael Flores, and Joey Bart jockey for position behind the plate. Which backstop can provide the right blend of power, consistency, and defensive reliability to steady the Pirates’ rotation? Discussions touch on the pressing need for a veteran backup, fan frustrations with manager moves, and whether ownership changes could spark a new era. With key positions still in flux, the road to 2027 remains loaded with questions for the Pirates faithful.

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