On today's episode, host Ethan Smith previews the second and final meeting of the season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers and the keys to victory for the Buccos to get their third straight series win. Following that, Jose Quintana, who starts game one of this series, has been efficient all season, but do the Pirates trade him at the trade deadline or offer the veteran left-hander another contract? Finally, with the departure of former first round pick Cole Tucker, another first round pick, Travis Swaggerty, takes his place, making his MLB debut with limited anticipation, so should we temper expectations for the young outfielder?

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