Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=HOvdYUCkXpr Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pirates avoid sweep, defeat the Reds behind four home runs, Valdez has a big weekend [FpBoP0Wp8XK] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, with the long ball playing a big part in that. Esmerlyn Valdez had a huge weekend for the Pirates, homering in all three games. I talk about him, plus Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and the bullpen, yet again. Then I wrap up the minor league side of things, including a pair of power arms that made their Low-A debut over the weekend. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for daily content on the Pirates organization. Upgrade to a paid membership and save 30% on a yearly subscription. You get access to our scouting reports, player features, video breakdowns, in-depth analysis on the entire system, and much more. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe Also, check out the YouTube channel for more videos on the Pirates' organization. www.bucsondeck.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe ( CmMC1Uu0Jf5 nDvF7n3XyhJ JAc5ei1uFr0 U6enVCtcSEH Xx6BboJDgyX
The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, with the long ball playing a big part in that. Esmerlyn Valdez had a huge weekend for the Pirates, homering in all three games. I talk about him, plus Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and the bullpen, yet again. Then I wrap up the minor league side of things, including a pair of power arms that made their Low-A debut over the weekend. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for daily content on the Pirates organization. Upgrade to a paid membership and save 30% on a yearly subscription. You get access to our scouting reports, player features, video breakdowns, in-depth analysis on the entire system, and much more. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe Also, check out the YouTube channel for more videos on the Pirates' organization. www.bucsondeck.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe ( CmMC1Uu0Jf5 nDvF7n3XyhJ JAc5ei1uFr0 U6enVCtcSEH Xx6BboJDgyX