**Pirates are reshaping their roster and rotation ahead of a critical second half.** - **Pirates** swapped out starting pitchers heading into the Guardians series, signaling a shakeup in the rotation - **Pirates** landed a trade target pitchers described as a perfect replacement for their former No. 1 pick - **Pirates** have a defined pitching plan mapped out post-All-Star Break, per new reports - **Pirates** legend Andrew McCutchen is grinding back toward MLB, currently playing rookie-level ball in Florida - **Pirates** have five players on the trade block with the deadline approaching, per Sports Illustrated - **Pirates** front office faces growing pressure as MLB's salary cap debate drags on **Watch the Guardians series — Pittsburgh's revamped rotation gets its first real test.** The lineup's set. Drop in.