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  • Pirates vs. Dodgers: Can Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz Avoid a Sweep in LA? | Beatline Pirates

    Pirates vs. Dodgers: Can Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz Avoid a Sweep in LA? | Beatline Pirates
    2026/08/23
    The Pittsburgh Pirates look to avoid a sweep at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After dropping two close games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Pirates send Paul Skenes to the mound against Tarik Skubal. Can Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds break through against the Cy Young contender? We break down the pitching matchup, the key hitters, and the bullpen questions that will decide the series finale.

    In this episode, we analyze the Pirates' 63-68 record and their fight against the 78-51 Dodgers. We discuss the heroics of Skubal, who struck out 11 in his first Dodgers win, and the Pirates' offensive struggles. We also examine the impact of injuries to Mitch Keller and Endy Rodriguez, and the reliability of Kirby Yates and Camilo Doval out of the bullpen. Finally, we give our keys to the game and a bold prediction for the finale.

    Tune in to hear our takes on the Pirates' chances to steal a win and take some momentum back to Pittsburgh. We'll tell you what to watch for and whether the Bucs can finally get over the hump against one of baseball's best teams.

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:20 Today's Rundown
    1:28 Series Recap and Pitching Matchup
    3:45 Key Hitters and Bullpen Questions
    6:13 Keys to the Game and Bold Prediction
    7:38 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/pittsburgh-pirates/

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/pit/2026-08-23/transcript.html

    pirates vs dodgers, paul skenes start, tarik skubal strikeouts, oneil cruz home run, bryan reynolds on base, pirates bullpen concerns, kirby yates save, camilo doval velocity, pirates injuries update, mitch keller out, endy rodriguez injury, pirates sweep avoidance, dodgers series finale, pittsburgh pirates baseball, nl central race, dodger stadium game, skubal vs skenes, pirates offense struggling, pirates playoff hopes, bucs today

    #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #PiratesBaseball #MLB #Dodgers #Skenes #OneilCruz #BryanReynolds #Skubal #SeriesFinale #Pittsburgh #Beatline

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  • Pirates vs Dodgers Preview: Ashcraft Starts, Cruz Key to Bounce Back | Beatline Pirates

    Pirates vs Dodgers Preview: Ashcraft Starts, Cruz Key to Bounce Back | Beatline Pirates
    2026/08/22
    The Pirates look to bounce back after a heartbreaking walk-off loss to the Dodgers. Braxton Ashcraft takes the mound against a Dodgers bullpen game. Can Oneil Cruz and the offense get going? We break down the pitching matchup, key hitters, bullpen concerns, and injuries.

    Last night, Tommy Edman singled in the winning run in the 10th inning to give the Dodgers a 5-4 win. The Pirates are now 63-67, fourth in the NL Central. Tonight, they face the Dodgers again, with Braxton Ashcraft on the mound. The Dodgers are throwing a bullpen game, so the Pirates need to be patient and aggressive.

    We also discuss the injuries to Mitch Keller, Endy Rodriguez, and Ryan O'Hearn, and the recent struggles of Paul Skenes. Plus, our keys to the series and a bold prediction that includes a Oneil Cruz home run. Don't miss this episode of Beatline!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:20 Today's Rundown
    1:13 Pitching Matchup: Ashcraft vs. Dodgers Bullpen
    3:12 Hitters, Bullpen, and Injuries
    5:18 Keys to the Series and Bold Prediction
    6:33 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/pittsburgh-pirates/

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/pit/2026-08-22/transcript.html

    pirates vs dodgers, braxton ashcraft, oneil cruz, pirates bullpen, dodgers bullpen game, paul skenes struggles, mitch keller injury, endy rodriguez injury, ryan ohearn injury, pirates wild card hopes, nl central standings, tommy edman walk-off, pirates series preview, pirates bold prediction, pirates 2026 season

    #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #PiratesBaseball #Dodgers #MLB #BraxtonAshcraft #OneilCruz #PaulSkenes #NLCentral #WalkOff #SeriesPreview #Beatline

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  • Pirates vs Dodgers Preview: Skenes, Injuries, and a Bold Series Prediction | Beatline Pirates

    Pirates vs Dodgers Preview: Skenes, Injuries, and a Bold Series Prediction | Beatline Pirates
    2026/08/21
    The Pittsburgh Pirates (63-66) open a three-game series against the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (77-51) on August 22 at Dodger Stadium. Coming off a dramatic 4-3 walk-off win over Detroit, the Pirates send Paul Skenes to the mound as he looks to rebound from recent struggles. The Dodgers are dealing with injuries to Riley Greene, Parker Meadows, and Matt Vierling, opening the door for an upset.

    In this preview, we break down the key pitching matchups, including Skenes, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler. We analyze the Pirates' bullpen questions with Kirby Yates and Camilo Doval, and discuss the impact of injuries to Endy Rodriguez, Konnor Griffin, and Ryan O'Hearn. We also highlight key hitters like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, and Brandon Lowe, and the recent acquisition of Christian Bethancourt.

    We give our keys to the series, emphasizing strong pitching and plate discipline, and make a bold prediction: the Pirates sweep the Dodgers. Can they pull off the upset? Tune in to find out!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:20 Today's Rundown
    1:28 Series Preview and Pitching Matchups
    3:41 Key Hitters, Bullpen, and Injuries
    5:43 Keys to the Series and Bold Prediction
    7:01 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/pittsburgh-pirates/

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/pit/2026-08-21/transcript.html

    pirates vs dodgers, paul skenes, brandon lowe, bryan reynolds, oneil cruz, pittsburgh pirates, los angeles dodgers, nl central, nl west, baseball preview, series preview, injury report, bullpen, dodgers injuries, skenes era

    #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #Dodgers #MLB #Skenes #PittsburghPirates #LADvsPIT #BaseballPreview #NLCS #PlayoffRace #SkenesComeback #SeriesPreview

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  • Pirates vs Dodgers Series Preview After Walk-Off Win | Beatline Pirates

    Pirates vs Dodgers Series Preview After Walk-Off Win | Beatline Pirates
    2026/08/20
    The Pittsburgh Pirates head to Dodger Stadium for a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a thrilling walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to secure the victory. The series begins Friday night, with the Pirates looking to build momentum in the NL wild-card race.

    This episode breaks down the pitching probables, with Paul Skenes struggling lately (ERA 3.95) and young arms like Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones, and Braxton Ashcraft potentially getting starts. The hosts analyze key hitters Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores Jr., who both homered in the ninth inning against Jansen. They also discuss the crowded injury report, including Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day IL, Konnor Griffin on the 60-day, and Mitch Keller, plus the acquisition of Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees. Bullpen concerns, Dodgers' injuries (Parker Meadows, James Outman, Riley Greene), and keys to the series are covered, along with a bold prediction.

    This episode is perfect for Pirates fans, known as Pirates Nation, who want an in-depth preview of the upcoming series. Hosts Megan and Steve provide daily coverage of the team on the Beatline Podcast Network. Subscribe, rate, and review the show to stay updated on all things Pittsburgh Pirates.

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:17 Today's Rundown
    1:17 Series Preview and Pitching
    3:25 Key Hitters and Injuries
    6:02 Keys to Series and Prediction
    7:28 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com...

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com...

    pirates vs dodgers, paul skenes era, brandon lowe walk-off, rafael flores jr, bubba chandler, jared jones, braxton ashcraft, pirates injury report, endy rodriguez il, mitch keller injury, christian bethancourt, pirates bullpen, dodgers injuries, parker meadows, james outman, riley greene, pirates wild card, dodger stadium series, pirates pitching probables, pirates keys to series

    #PittsburghPirates #PiratesNation #MLB #PaulSkenes #BrandonLowe #RafaelFloresJr #BubbaChandler #JaredJones #BraxtonAshcraft #EndyRodriguez #MitchKeller #ChristianBethancourt #Dodgers #NLWildCard #BeatlinePodcast

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    8 分