Pirates’ Bullpen Crisis Forces Tough Trade Call | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff dreams are hanging by a thread—thanks to a bullpen that’s blown eighteen late leads this season. With a solid offense and starting pitching, the team’s biggest weakness is its relief corps, forcing front office to consider a risky, high-stakes trade for top closer Mason Miller. Acquiring him would demand a massive haul of prospects, potentially gutting their carefully built farm system—a move that contradicts their GM’s usual cautious approach. As other teams circle Miller, the Pirates face a brutal choice: stick to their long-term plan and accept another year without postseason glory, or make a bold, future-altering gamble for immediate success. The clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab6e27f57f5f045c