
Pirates Seek Bullpen Upgrade Ahead of Deadline, Chapman Deal Unlikely
With the trade deadline looming, Pittsburgh is exploring ways to shore up its struggling bullpen, but the financial hurdle of Aroldis Chapman's contract makes a move improbable.
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With the trade deadline looming, Pittsburgh is exploring ways to shore up its struggling bullpen, but the financial hurdle of Aroldis Chapman's contract makes a move improbable.

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