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Pirates' Bullpen Struggles Threaten Playoff Hopes
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- May 16, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Pirates Bullpen Struggles: Despite Offensive Strength, Relief Pitchers Falter The Pittsburgh Pirates, boasting a potent offense and a robust starting rotation led by Paul Skenes, face a significant challenge in their bullpen. A ten-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies highlighted this issue, as the bullpen surrendered seven runs in just over three innings. Gregory Soto and Dennis Santana, typically reliable, had off outings, allowing the Phillies to tie and win the game. Manager Don Kelly and General Manager Ben Cherington acknowledge the problem, with Cherington hoping for internal improvement and keeping an eye on external options. The Pirates success hinges on their bullpen finding form, as they rely on their offense and starting pitching to stay competitive. 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/620b8634e7b444a2