Pirates Face Their Biggest Series of the Season… Again

The Pirates enter another “biggest series of the season,” but this one could have legitimate implications in the National League Wild Card race.

Pittsburgh sits one game behind the Diamondbacks for the final spot and can secure the season-series tiebreaker by taking two of three at PNC Park. DiNardo and Jim break down the pitching matchups featuring Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and Jared Jones, along with why Arizona’s struggles against right-handed pitching could favor the Pirates.

They also discuss Derek Curiel officially joining the organization, Pittsburgh’s plan to unlock more power from its first-round pick and how his under-slot signing helped strengthen the rest of the draft class. Plus, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodriguez could be nearing their returns, Esmerlyn Valdez continues to prove his breakout is real and the bullpen remains a major concern before the trade deadline.

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