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Podcast: Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode: FOUNDATION: Why Paul Skenes Makes the Pirates’ Young Pitching Staff READY to Take OVER MLB
Description: Pittsburgh Pirates' rising pitching core lays the foundation for a surprise contender—will a splash in free agency finally spark a playoff push? Gary Morgan outlines how Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and Jared Jones have transformed the rotation into the franchise’s greatest asset, examining the front office’s quiet success in developing top arms amidst fan frustration. With possible payroll boosts and rumors swirling around Mitch Keller’s future, the stakes are higher than ever for Ben Cherington and Bob Nutting.Exploring ideal trade targets, potential signings like Cody Bellinger, and the roles of key hitters such as...