COSTLY: Pittsburgh Pirates Fall Late—Dennis Santana COLLAPSES, J.J. Weatherholt IGNITES Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates let a sure win slip away as the St. Louis Cardinals snap their 36-inning scoreless streak at PNC Park with a shocking ninth-inning rally. Did Don Kelly’s aggressive bullpen strategy backfire, and what does this tough loss mean for the Pirates’ upcoming series? Gary Morgan breaks down the costly decisions behind using eight pitchers—including Mason Montgomery, Dennis Santana, and standout reliever Dotel—and raises questions about the long-term stability of Pittsburgh’s bullpen. Hear insights on Mitch Keller’s evolving pitch arsenal, Braxton Ashcraft’s All-Star potential, and the ongoing catcher dilemma between Henry Davis and Joey Bart. Plus, get the latest on clubhouse chemistry, the impact of Oneil Cruz’s absence, and which NL rivals pose the biggest threat to the Pirates’ playoff ambitions.