Host Ethan Smith speaks today on Mitch Keller. Following the injury to Johan Oviedo which has left a shell of a rotation in its wake, how much pressure is on Keller in 2024 and is he the most important piece to a successful season next year?

Also, urgency among MLB to sign players in low it seems, but for the Pirates, do they need to make moves sooner rather than later?

Finally, Baseball America shared their top-10 prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. Skenes headlines the list, but a pattern is beginning to form in the minor leagues for Pittsburgh.

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