A blowout turned slugfest, turned nail-biter — and the Pirates came away with a 13-12 win over the Giants on September 1, 2026. Big swings, a 9-run third, multiple lead changes, and bullpen chaos defined this one. Mike Michaelson breaks down how Pittsburgh survived and what it means moving forward.

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Mike Michaelson breaks down the Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 road win over the St. Louis Cardinals (Aug. 30, 2026). Key moments, pitching lines, clutch hits from Valdez and Triolo, bullpen turbulence and what the victory means for the Pirates' record and momentum down the stretch.

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Mike Michaelson and the Bucs Weekly crew dig into the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates stories through Friday, August 28, 2026: a gritty two-of-three series at Petco that included Oneil Cruz’s walk-off blast and a Paul Skenes bounce-back; key roster moves and recalls (Oneil Cruz activated from the 60-day, Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day IL, Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and others moving through the club); transactions adding Christian Bethancourt and options/recalls involving Nick Yorke, Ronny Simon, Noah Murdock and Hunter Barco; injury context including Mitch Keller’s placement on the 60-day IL and the earlier long-term loss of top prospect Termarr Johnson; and what all of this means for the Bucs’ wild-card push as of the reporting cutoff on Friday, August 28, 2026. The episode includes game analysis, pitching and lineup notes, bullpen usage, fan reaction, and a clear look-ahead to the August 28–30 road set at St. Louis and the September stretch. Reporting current through August 28, 2026.

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Mike Michaelson breaks down Pittsburgh’s 6-2 road victory at Busch Stadium on August 29, 2026. Rafael Flores Jr.’s three-run homer and Brandon Lowe’s solo shot powered the offense, Carmen Mlodzinski delivered a big middle relief outing, and a group effort from the bullpen preserved the win. What it means for the Pirates and what to watch next.

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