Pirates Climb Back With Veteran Catcher | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates are clinging to playoff hope, five and a half games back with a 63-66 record, but recent .500 play hints at a turning point. A veteran catcher, Bethancourt, has joined the roster to bolster depth — likely sidelining Endy Rodriguez — as the team braces for a brutal road trip against the Dodgers, Padres, Cardinals, and Giants. It’s not a magic bullet, but it signals the Pirates aren’t quitting on their season yet. 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/5bf6b69af8511c70