On today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan as they discuss the idea that the 2024 Pirates bullpen may already be taking shape with some surprising contributions as of late, including the win over the Yankees on Sunday.Also, the Pirates play their final games against the NL Central this week and have a chance to play spoiler to the Cubs and Reds. With Chicago and Cincinnati in the middle of the wild card race, what are the keys to victory for Pittsburgh against their NL Central foes.Finally, the first two months and last two months of the season have been positive for the Pirates in the W-L column. Ben Cherington is optimistic about 2024, so how can the Pirates play that brand of baseball across an entire season?Today’s episode is brought to you by Jase Medical. Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com, that’s J-A-S-E medical.comSwing for the Fences on Sleeper Picks and you could win up to a 100X your money. Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper’s Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!Make Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.