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The Pirates Finally Figured Out How to Use Carmen Mlodzinski
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast›
Sep 14, 202615:48
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"The Pirates Finally Figured Out How to Use Carmen Mlodzinski" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 15 min. Published September 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Carmen Mlodzinski delivered in the biggest spot of Sunday’s win, and Alex Stumpf can’t help but wonder why the Pirates waited this long to use him this way.
Alex breaks down Mlodzinski’s move into shorter, higher-leverage outings, how dramatically his impact has changed, and why this version of Mlodzinski could have made a difference when the Pirates’ bullpen was struggling earlier this summer. Plus, what should his role be in 2027: starter or late-inning weapon?
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