The bullpen has been a mixed bag this year.

A near-perfect bullpen effort unraveled dramatically in the ninth inning, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to snatch a 4-2 victory from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

For the second time in their last four games, the Pittsburgh Pirates carried a perfect game into the seventh inning, but this time, they came out on the losing end.

The starters have been good. The relievers have been a mixed bag.

The New York Yankees really messed up with this move two years ago, and they are still feeling the effects.

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't committing to a closer, primarily because they have options in the ninth inning.

Santana, Soto, and Montgomery lead a revitalized Pirates bullpen poised for a strong season, even before spring training begins.

The Pittsburgh Pirates won’t go to arbitration this offseason after reportedly reaching agreements with all eligible players. Pittsburgh avoided arbitration with four players before Thursday’s deadline. Oneil Cruz, Dennis Santana, Joey Bart and Justin Lawrene will return in 2026 without an arbitration hearing determining their salary. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the Pirates and Cruz […]