About this episode

Jason Mackey discusses the Pirates' recent performance and the implications for their upcoming homestand.

The Pirates finished their road trip at 4-5, but they've won four of five series. What does that mean for this homestand? And, is there still a chance? One thing that has become a weapon: their bullpen. What sort of get-right performances did the Pirates get over the weekend in St. Louis, and what might have Paul Skenes found in his last start? Jason Mackey breaks it all down right here.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Mackey

Topics covered

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• baseball
• bullpen performance
• homestand analysis
• Paul Skenes

Keywords

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• bullpen
• Paul Skenes
• road trip
• baseball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates

Places: St. Louis

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