The Pirates just got swept by the Brewers, and all eyes are on Oneil Cruz. The Bucs’ shortstop has been in a prolonged slump for months, and the struggles are starting to raise big questions about his future as the team’s cornerstone. We break down what’s gone wrong with Cruz at the plate, whether it’s fixable, and what it means for the Pirates moving forward.

We also recap a tough series in Milwaukee that saw Bubba Chandler shelled in his first MLB start, plus we’re joined by Anthony Murphy from Bucs on Deck to talk about Greensboro and Altoona heading into the postseason and which prospects could make an impact soon. Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming series against the Baltimore Orioles and what the Pirates need to bounce back.

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