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Pirates Cannot Afford to Punt at the Trade Deadline
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast›
Aug 3, 202614:51
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"Pirates Cannot Afford to Punt at the Trade Deadline" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 14 min. Published August 3, 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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Ryan O’Hearn’s injury changes what the Pirates need at the trade deadline, but it cannot become an excuse to sell or stand pat.
Alex Stumpf explains why Pittsburgh still has to bet on this season, what Spencer Horwitz’s return means for the lineup and why Camilo Doval is a worthwhile bullpen addition that does not completely solve the problem. After seven years of waiting, the Pirates cannot punt while October remains within reach.
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