Afleveringen
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Why did Pirates manager Don Kelly pull Bubba Chandler after 6 1/3 innings and 84 pitches on Wednesday? Also, what did we learn about the pitching staff during this most recent road trip? We examine those storylines, as well as some offensive trends on this episode of the Pirates Insider Podcast.
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Mitch Keller makes his first start of the second half. What must change with him? And how can the rest of the starters lead the Pirates? We also look to the bullpen and some recent trends involving Wilber Dotel, Yohan Ramirez and Isaac Mattson. Bottom line, the Pirates need their pitchers to be what everyone thought they would be before the season. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Dennis Santana wasn't happy with Jose Caballero, but what about his season in a larger context? The Pirates need him to figure it out now. Why did Braxton Ashcraft struggle and are there concerns there? Esmerlyn Valdez also keeps homering, and Wilber Dotel had another promising outing in relief. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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Paul Skenes continued to look like Paul Skenes. Meanwhile, should we just call this the Billy Cook Game? Esmerlyn Valdez homered again amid his breakout rookie campaign, while Ben Cherington addressed what could happen with the bullpen on the Pirates Insider Show. Jason Mackey breaks it all down right here.
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The turnaround enjoyed by the Pirates offense has been impressive. What has keyed it? And how stark have the differences been? Jason Mackey breaks down that, as well as some incredible individual player changes that we've seen.
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Will the Pirates add at the trade deadline? Does Seth Hernandez have a chance of making a September cameo? What happens when Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz return? Jason Mackey answers fans' questions in this edition of the Pirates Insider Podcast.
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Paul Skenes has heard the questions about his velocity. Often, he laughs. He says he doesn't need it to pitch effectively. So, what did the Pirates ace think about his first half? And what sort of numbers are underneath the surface? Jason Mackey takes a deep dive here.
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Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft met with the media at Citizens Bank Park, but what was missing from their experience? Also, those two showcased their lighter side with some of their answers. Jason Mackey shares some anecdotes from covering media day and details what this day meant for Skenes and Ashcraft.
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A lot to talk about with the Pirates on a Monday morning. They swept the Brewers at PNC Park and saw some encouraging stuff from the offense, the bullpen and Paul Skenes. What happened at the Futures Game? And what did the Pirates do in the MLB Draft that stands out? Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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The Pirates are 10 games into a stretch of 22 straight against teams .500 are better. What have we learned? Furthermore, what's going on with Mitch Keller and Dennis Santana? The Pirates have shown a lot of fight, and their offense is really good. But they have to find a way to stabilize the bullpen. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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Jared Jones had a perfect game going through six innings, but Pirates manager Don Kelly took him out. Was that the right call? What was really to blame in the Pirates' 3-0 loss? Also, Ben Cherington talked before Wednesday's game. Jason Mackey takes a closer look at some of the GM's comments on injuries, the trade deadline and the performance of specific players.
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Ryan O'Hearn had himself a day. Not only that, it came after unfortunate news for Konnor Griffin, and it helped Paul Skenes get his first win since May 12. It turned around a dour day for the Pirates, furthering O'Hearn's strong leadership. Jason Mackey takes a closer look at O'Hearn's huge game, as well as what went right for Paul Skenes.
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The MLB Draft begins this weekend, and the Pirates have four of the top 51 picks. Pirates senior vice president/assistant general manager Kevan Graves appeared on the Pirates Insider Show and discussed the team's approach, as well as what recent success has meant for confidence in making those selections. It's also a Paul Skenes Day and a crucial one at that.
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The Pirates stayed in the fight. In the process, they showcased what it will take to properly handle this current 22-game stretch against teams .500 or better. Konnor Griffin was incredible. The bullpen got it done. And the offense -- on this entire road trip -- showed how it can beat opponents a variety of ways. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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The Pirates were again struggling to hit with runners in scoring position ... until Esmerlyn Valdez came through in a big way. Again. What has he added? What makes him different? Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski formulated some excellent pitching, and the Pirates split a series with the Phillies. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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Paul Skenes struggled against the Phillies, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over four innings. What bugged Skenes? Should there be greater concern considering the Pirates have now dropped his past nine starts? Also, Seth Hernandez and Edward Florentino were selected to the MLB All-Star Futures Game. Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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The Pirates' struggles against left-handed pitching continued, this time against Cristopher Sanchez. What did he do to give them problems? Bubba Chandler was solid through six innings, though he didn't like the way his outing ended. Still, what did Chandler think about his work in June? Finally, Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez have a special relationship. Jason Mackey breaks down the game and that story here.
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The Pirates earned their most resilient win of the year on Monday in Philadelphia. What did Esmerlyn Valdez do? How did Braxton Ashcraft steady himself? And what did the Pirates offense show about its approach all year? Jason Mackey breaks down all of that, as well as Endy Rodriguez's big home run in the ninth inning.
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There have been concerns about Paul Skenes' velocity, and there shouldn't be. Let's break down those, as well as what went into the Pirates' 6-4 loss to the Reds on Friday night at PNC Park, gleaning what might be useful for the second half of their season.
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The Pirates reached the midpoint of their season with a 5-1 victory over the Mariners Thursday at PNC Park. Bubba Chandler was solid. Henry Davis homered among his two hits. How do those storylines fold into the rest of the season? Also, what are some other questions the Pirates must consider in the second half? Jason Mackey breaks it all down here.
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