The Pittsburgh Pirates just started what will surely be the deciding stretch of play that will determine what they do at this year’s trade deadline. They lost their first series to the Brewers and now will take on the Cubs for the next three games. Then the last series before the All-Star Break, the club will be home against the Brew Crew again. If these next two series do not help clear up the Bucs future, then after the break will help as well. The team opens up with the Cubs and the Cardinals in back-to-back series.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Archer, Minors, International Signing
