# TAKEOVER: Pittsburgh Pirates' Rafael Flores Earns Spotlight as Bubba Chandler DOMINATES on Mound

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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: 2026-09-09T04:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates surge as Rafael Flores sets a new team home run record for catchers and Bubba Chandler dominates on the mound. Can Flores’ breakout keep the Pirates in the Wild Card race? Gary Morgan analyzes Flores’ rapid defensive growth and increasing playing time, with insight into Henry Davis’s mentoring role and the Pirates’ evolving catcher strategy. Key segments spotlight the Pirates’ explosive offensive performance against the Chicago White Sox, Chandler’s electric fastball, and how aggressive baserunning sealed a commanding win. The episode also revisits a dramatic 1908 pennant race, revealing the Pirates’ historic heartbreak and what it can teach fans today. Don’t miss this deep dive into the Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes and the unexpected heroes shaping their season.

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