Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

This week Jake is back! And we're going to get into more CBA Lockout talk. We address our thoughts on the latest meeting, the TRUTH vs perception, Juan Soto, why we're mad at owners, why we're mad at players, why we're mad at Scott Boras, and so on. We're getting mad. haha. We also talk about whether we think baseball is a dying sport and whether or not the MLB is a dying indus...

This week, Josh is joined by Ryan Nolan. Not Nolan Ryan, but Ryan Nolan. Ryan is a Buccos fan and a former baseball coach of Josh's. Listen to Nolan's take on the Bucs right now and his take on Josh's ability to hit a baseball -- or lack thereof. A former (15 year) college football coach makes his Super Bowl pick along with me. We also talk DH and CBA, as well. This is a longer episode...

The CBA saga continues between the owners and the players. To a point where we do not know what's next. The start of the season is looking grim. We talk about this and Pedro Alvarez, Caitlyn Callahan, the Roberto Clemente bridge, and more. Come hang out with us and here Josh struggle through this episode with a sick voice. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

This week, we're going to trade Bryan Reynolds to the Marlins. Well, not really... but we have a conversation about what it would take to pry Reynolds away from Pittsburgh. We also talk about the Hall of Fame, Mitch Keller, and the CBA negotiations. A lot to get into. Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

This week we're talking about Baseball America's Top 100 Prospect list and International free agent signings! Pirates land 6 players in the top 100 this year. And sign 19 international players to add to a deep minor league system. Does this matter? We think so. Come hang out and check in on a few laughs along the way. Check out the video podcast on YouTube, too! https://linktr.ee/bridgetob...

Talking about the lockout again. MLB brought their next proposal to the table. So we're still waiting. Come hang out with us on this episode. We just chat.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we talk about the lockout. Does pro baseball have a harder time with labor issues than other sports? And do we think the 2022 season will be impacted?  Check out the socials and YouTube! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's 2022! Let's take a look at what the Pirates look like right now for 2022. Also, we take some time to go over some New Year's Resolutions for the '22 Bucs.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! All those things. So, let's talk about our favorite players this week! Josh and Jake break down their favorite Buccos from each position! This is just good old fashion fans talking about their favorite players. Not much else going on.  Connect with us and let us know who your favorite Bucs are! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Joel Hanrahan left the Pirates. That's all we got for news. So, this week, we decided to play a game called "How Could You Be So Wrong?" We picked guys throughout the years that we had all wrong. Whether we thought they were overrated or we overlooked them, we brought up some names that you are familiar with and maybe some that you forgot. But basically, there are always going to be pl...

This week, we have a discussion of Josh and Jake trying to figure out how they feel about the MLB lockout. We read comments from baseball fans around us to see how the average fan feels about the lockout. We do not provide many answers, but we already miss our game. Join us in our discussion. Links below. We're on YouTube, now, too! Check all the links below. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

Jacob Stallings traded to Miami, Bucs Sign Roberto Perez, and a bunch of other moves as well. All getting in before the CBA expired. Now the league has locked out the players and MLB is officially on LOCKOUT mode.  We break down what we think of those moves and ask a lot of questions. Now is probably a good time to ask more questions than we have answers for. What direction are the Pirates going?...

This week on the Bridge to Buctober Podcast, we get into the signing of Yoshi Tsutsugo. And what else the Pirates are, or aren't, doing this offseason.  Also, we take a look at the Pirates prospects who played in the Arizona Fall League this fall.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check us out on YouTube, too! #yoshitsutsugo #letsgobucs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Friend of the show, Ethan Hullihen, joins us to talk about the roster changes this week. Liover Peguero, Travis Swaggerty, Canaan Smith-Njigba, and Jack Suwinski were selected to the 40-man roster, avoiding rule-5 eligibility. Also, Jose Quintana has reportedly signed a 1 yr deal. Follow Ethan on Twitter: @EthanHullihen Here are the links I said I would provide: 2022 Estimated Payroll - Google She...

The Bryan Reynolds trade rumors are going around the national media. Pretty typical offseason for a Pirates fan. Is it real this time? Also, we break down more 2021 MLB season awards and talk about the decisions coming up this week about Rule 5 Draft protection. Check us out on YouTube, too! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober #bryanreynolds #pittsburgh #pirates #mlb #yankees #mariners Advertising...

Jacob Stallings won the Gold Glove Award! This week, we talk about the Gold Glove Awards and the offseason kickoff with the first batch of 40-Man Roster moves. Andrew McCutchen is buzzing in Pirates twitterland... Let's talk about what we think about the possibility of Cutch returning home and what we think about the reasons why Pirates fans WANT or DO NOT WANT that to happen. Let us know why...

World Series is wrapping up this week! We chat a bit about those games PLUS... Pirates announced organizational MILB Awards. Let's break down the recognition given to standout prospects. Also, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards are going out this week. We have conversation about the Pirates players up for awards. http://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Let's go Bucs! Advertising Inquiries: htt...

This week we talk about the World Series and go on a bunch of rants about the Astros and the Braves. Not too much going on in the world of the Pirates, so we're just hanging out talking about the World Series matchup. #letsgobucs https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober #WorldSeries #Astros #Braves Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we take a look at the impending trouble with the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. With 47 players on the list, and a large list of players who need protected from the Rule 5 draft, who doesn't make the cut this offseason? Also included in this episode: we talk Joey Cora, Oneil Cruz, Ben Cherington, and the MLB postseason. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Let's talk about the Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 season. Not a great one... but what can we take away from this? Anything good? We are bringing back our preseason predictions, too. Mostly just to see how far off we were. Spoiler... baseball is really hard to predict. Check us out on the socials and let us know you're listening. Join the discussion. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertisin...

The 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season is over. They finished 61-101. But this week was highlighted by the major league debuts of Roansy Contreras and Oneil Cruz! Check us out on social media n'at... https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober #oneilcruz #letsgobucs #roansycontreras Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There is ONE MORE WEEK left of 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. What happened this week and what is to come? Let's talk. Check us out on social media and podcast networks here: https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Four straight series wins for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Or is it four straight attempts to sweep and team and failed? In this week's episode, we talk about the difference between the two stories. We also break down the standings around the MLB and what we predicted at the beginning of the season. How far off were we? haha. Join the discussion and find us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/b...

How hard is it is sweep an MLB team? According to the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates, it's very hard; maybe impossible. Bucs win another series, but once again fail to complete a sweep. Let's break it down. Come along with our rabbit trails and Pirates talk. lol. Check us out on facebook, twitter, and instagram. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Yes, Gregory Polanco has been officially designated for assignment and released. We have a little chat about the events that occurred this week. Also, an update on some high ranked prospects; Greensboro had a week full of scoring a LOT of runs and one dominant performance. Quinn Priester, Nick Gonzales, and Liover Peguero all having a stellar week. Join the duscussion on Facebook & Twitter! Li...