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Pirates' Bullpen Crisis Holds Them Back
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 72
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Summary
The Pirates are poised for a playoff run in 2026, but their bullpen is sabotaging their chances—blowing 17 saves and ranking near the bottom of MLB in ERA. Gregory Soto’s June slump and a litany of blown leads are turning winnable games into losses, forcing GM Ben Cherington to act before it’s too late. 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/86020962336bc8e3