Time in nature lets Pirates pitching coach take stock of the season

Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy used a postseason trip to Grand Teton National Park to unwind and reflect on his first year in Pittsburgh. Speaking to MLB.com, Murphy evaluated his staff's performance and emphasized his desire to help pitchers make quicker adjustments next season. He highlighted the development of young arms like Mason Montgomery, Wilber Dotel, and Bubba Chandler during his initial campaign.

Murphy also addressed ace Paul Skenes, who posted a 3.82 ERA in his third season, expressing complete confidence that Skenes will rebound strongly. Additionally, Murphy reviewed the bullpen's turnaround following the trade deadline and noted that Houston Astros Triple-A pitching coach Sean Buchanan is reportedly joining the Pirates' upper minor league system.