
Wilber Dotel Returns to Pittsburgh Bullpen Ahead of Giants Game
Wilber Dotel is back with the Pirates for a bullpen game against the Giants, while Evan Sisk has been sent down to Triple-A after a rough stretch.
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Wilber Dotel is back with the Pirates for a bullpen game against the Giants, while Evan Sisk has been sent down to Triple-A after a rough stretch.

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell 4-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals, extending a seven-game road stretch that has yielded just 12 runs and no wins when Jared Jones starts.

The Pirates lost 4-2 to Milwaukee after Paul Skenes surrendered five straight baserunners in the fourth inning, while Kyle Harrison's shutout effort and a rally by Endy Rodríguez couldn't secure a win.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, bolstered by a strong draft class led by Derek Curiel, as they eye bullpen upgrades before the August deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that reliever Evan Sisk will spend at least 15 days on the injured list due to left elbow inflammation, prompting the club to summon Hunter Stratton from Triple‑A Indianapolis. The moves reshape the bullpen as the team looks to maintain its recent momentum.

The Pirates' relief corps has been a revolving door this year, with two closers already failing and a mix of promising and inconsistent performances shaping the outlook.

The Pirates' relief corps has struggled to lock down late‑game leads, prompting scrutiny of individual outings and a search for stability as the season progresses.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have blown 13 leads this season and sit 19th in baseball with a 4.32 ERA. Key relievers have struggled, and the team may need to rely on internal improvement until external help arrives.