{
  "id": 1623287,
  "title": "Pirates Could Consider Switching Strategy Every 5th Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/pirates-could-consider-switching-strategy-every-5th-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pirates-could-consider-switching-strategy-032538238.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carmen Mlodzinski, the 27-year-old right-hander for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has recently struggled as a starter, posting a 2-6 record with a 5.85 ERA over 12 appearances. Prior to this, Mlodzinski was highly effective in the bullpen, going 4-0 with a 2.15 ERA in 16 relief appearances. Mitch Keller's season-ending injury forced the team to insert Mlodzinski into the rotation, but his performance has not been up to par, as he has allowed four runs in three innings since the switch. Manager Don Kelly is considering altering their strategy and may explore having Mlodzinski follow an opener as a bulk reliever. Mlodzinski himself acknowledges that there could be multiple factors contributing to his struggles and emphasizes the importance of finding small positives to build upon, even as the Pirates strive to secure wins in the final stages of the season.",
  "summary": "PITTSBURGH — Carmen Mlodzinski has now made three starts for the Pirates since Mitch Keller suffered a season-ending injury. It’s […] The post Pirates Could Consider Switching Strategy Every 5th Day appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}