Episode
Pirates Bullpen Crisis Deepens
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
The Pirates’ bullpen is in freefall, blowing 15 saves tied for fourth-worst in MLB and posting a save percentage below 50%. Despite possessing elite stuff, they’re struggling with command, walking batters at a league-high rate and letting hitters crush balls off their pitches. Recent games show costly collapses, like blowing big leads in the 7th inning, and minor league call-ups haven’t helped. With performance declining since spring, the team’s now eyeing trades — but that’s risky and could cost future prospects. Fixing this will require better command from current arms, potential external help, and a bit of luck — and it’s going to be a long, tough climb. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28b7404d44d2ed43