The Pirates are two games under .500 and trail the first-place Cubs by 4.5 games in the National League Central standings. The starting pitching has kept the team in most games, the bullpen has had its bright and rough spots, and the offense has struggled mightily as of late. Plenty to discuss, so ask away.
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Wednesday: Taylor Haase
