Pirates bullpen struggles highlighted by former pitcher Steven Brault
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently one game over.500, face challenges with their bullpen, which ranks 23rd in ERA. Recent performance has worsened, placing them 25th in ERA since May 25. In a recent episode of Bucs' Bounty, former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault advised the bullpen to simplify their approach and focus on their best pitches. The relief corps has already contributed to several lost games this season, including a 10-run inning allowed against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
- •Pirates bullpen ranks 23rd in ERA and 25th over the last two weeks.
- •Bullpen's struggles have cost the team multiple games this season.
- •Brault suggests simplifying game plans and focusing on effective pitches.
- •Pirates scored 10 runs in a single inning against them on Tuesday.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former Pirates Pitcher Shares Valuable Advice For Scuffling Bullpen
"What does Pittsburgh's bullpen need to do to get back on track? Steven Brault shares his thoughts.
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