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08/31/2026
NS9 Bullpen Breakdown time. The pen got some work in yesterday’s win after Ashcraft went five innings. Off day today will help get them ready for the upcoming six-game homestand. We’ll have an updated breakdown tomorrow before the game. Rosters expand tmw too so we may have an extra arm or two up here.
08/31/2026
Konnor Griffin will be heading to lovely Toledo, Ohio to wrap up his rehab with the Indianapolis Indians this week.
08/31/2026
Nick Cimillo drove in two for Indianapolis, Murf Gray homered for Altoona, and Yordany De Los Santos led the way in Greensboro with a home run, double and four RBI. Wyatt Sanford and Dylan Palmer also turned in multi-hit games for the Grasshoppers.
Bradenton did not play.
08/31/2026
The Pirates’ starting pitching hasn’t lived up to expectations this season, and plenty of the blame has been directed at first-year pitching coach Bill Murphy. His pitchers don’t see it that way.
“Blame whoever you want, it falls back on us,” said Braxton Ashcraft.
Mason Montgomery has emerged as the Pirates best option in the 9th inning in August
08/31/2026
Mason Montgomery has been unhittable lately, and Alex Stumpf thinks it’s time to stop overthinking the ninth inning.
On today’s OffBeat, Alex makes the case for letting Montgomery be the guy at the back end of the Pirates bullpen and finding out what they have heading into 2027.
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08/31/2026
8.31.2013—The Pirates add one more piece to the 2013 team when they trade for Twins 1B Justin Morneau in exchange for OF Alex Presley.
08/31/2026
The season may be all but over, but September still matters. The Pirates have 24 games left to compete, evaluate what they have, and get some answers heading into whatever comes next.
DiNardo and Jim talk Konnor Griffin’s return, who deserves a look this month, Paul Skenes finishing strong and much more on today’s Bucco Brew.
08/31/2026
September starts tomorrow, and the Pirates still have plenty to figure out.
We discuss who deserves a call-up, which players need answers, and why getting Konnor Griffin back on the field matters so much.
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Konnor Griffin Is Coming Back. What Can the Pirates Learn in September? In September, the Pirates’ playoff hopes may be fading, but the month remains crucial for evaluations. Jim and DiNardo discuss necessary lessons for the…
September is arriving, and while the Pirates sit at 67-71, there are still plenty of reasons to pay attention over the final month.
Jim and DiNardo discuss what they want to see from the organization in September, which players deserve opportunities with expanded rosters, and what answers the Pirates still need on players like Hunter Barco, Thomas Harrington, Camilo Doval and Rafael Flores.
Plus, Konnor Griffin has begun his rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona and is eligible to return September 4. What should we expect when Griffin returns, how does he change this lineup, and why is getting him meaningful MLB playing time before the offseason so important?
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