Pirates' Bullpen Crisis Holds Them Back

The Pirates are poised for a playoff run in 2026, but their bullpen is sabotaging their chances—blowing 17 saves and ranking near the bottom of MLB in ERA. Gregory Soto’s June slump and a litany of blown leads are turning winnable games into losses, forcing GM Ben Cherington to act before it’s too late. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/86020962336bc8e3