Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy sees improvement potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy expressed confidence in his team's ability to improve on the mound. In his first season with the Pirates, Murphy highlighted the need to reduce the sizable number of walks they have issued this season, currently totaling 287. He noted that while the staff has struggled, he believes there are capable pitchers who have yet to show their full potential. The team's ERA is 4.17, placing them 16th in MLB. Murphy referenced his experience with the Houston Astros, where he dealt with similar challenges during successful stretches.
- •Bill Murphy is in his first year as Pirates pitching coach.
- •The team has issued 287 walks this season.
- •Pittsburgh's current ERA is 4.17, ranked 16th in MLB.
- •Murphy draws on past success from his time with the Astros.
- •Focus on reducing walks to enhance pitching performance.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Pitching Coach Confident Team Will Improve On The Mound
"Bill Murphy believes Pittsburgh has been throwing the ball well.
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