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Brice and Bianucci

Pirates On SI’s Ethan Merril on Bucs’ hot start, Paul Skenes, and more!

By ESPN The Fan

Posted on April 14, 2026

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Pirates On SI’s Ethan Merrill joins Brice and Bianucci to discuss the Bucs’ hot start, Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh’s ability to provide run support, and more!

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