PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their recent slump and are turning to their bullpen to do just that. The Pirates named right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski as their starting pitcher vs. the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Aug. 12, the second contest of a three-game series. Fellow right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft will still start for the Pirates in the series finale on Aug. 13. Jul 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!