
Pirates bulk up bullpen at deadline to boost playoff push
The Pittsburgh Pirates strengthened their bullpen at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring three right-handed relievers—Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Lake Bachar—joining recent addition Camilo Doval as they address late-inning struggles; the moves, described as meaningful by GM Ben Cherington, included trading two top-30 prospects and signal the team is vying for a playoff run in 2026 while planning for the future, with the Pirates currently 57-57 in the NL Wild Card race.













