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The Pirates lost 9-5 to the Nationals, and somehow the offense was not the biggest issue. Mitch Keller was hit hard again, Isaac Mattson struggled out of the bullpen, and the pitching staff continues to look like a much bigger problem than anyone expected. DiNardo, Tyler break down Keller’s rough outing, the pressure on Bill Murphy, why the Pirates may need more than just bullpen help at the deadline, and why Esmerlyn Valdez continues to be one of the only bright spots right now.
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"Mitch Keller Looks Cooked" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 35 min. Published July 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.