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The boys are back for another live episode of Bucco Bantr! We’re diving into all the action from the MLB playoffs, breaking down the biggest storylines and teams making their push for a World Series title. Then, we turn our attention to the Pirates and tackle some of the hottest offseason topics surrounding the team. What moves should the Bucs make to build on the 2026 season? Who should be...

We hand out our Minor League Awards for the season and recap the start of the Arizona Fall League — including the prospects making an early impression. Who took home our top honors? Which prospects are standing out in the AFL? And what should Pirates fans be watching for next? 🎙️ Tune in, hear our picks, and join the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 season is officially in the books, and we’re wrapping it all up LIVE from Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange on a beautiful fall Saturday in Pittsburgh! We take a look back at the highs, lows, surprises, and biggest storylines from the Pirates’ 2026 season before handing out our end-of-season grades . Who exceeded expectations? Who left us wanting more? And what do we make of...

That's a wrap on the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates. Adam and Scott recap their trip to Detroit, what went wrong in 2026, and what to look forward to in 2027. T hank you to everyone that joined us this year on Bucco Bantr! We look forward to bigger and better things this offseason and 2027. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/x7R5CKnX9 Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=8616256.5dea20...

The final homestand of the 2026 season is in the books! With Adam and Scott making their way to Detroit, Jim and Jay step in behind the mic to recap the Pirates’ final home series of the year against their division rival, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Bucs close out the home portion of their schedule with a series win, and the guys break down the biggest moments, standout performances, and wh...

On this Episode of Dahn on the Farm, Adam and Scott recap the championship loss for the Grasshoppers, the final games in Indianapolis, and who excites them most going into the Arizona Fall League. Let us know in the comments who you think will be the fastest riser going into the 2027 season! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/x7R5CKnX9 Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=8616256...

In Episode 426 of Bucco Bantr, the boys discuss the sweep over the Kansas City Royals, late game heroics, offseason targets, and preview the Cardinals series The Pirates sweep the Kansas City Royals for their last weekend series of the season at PNC Park! On this episode, we recap the final weekend homestand, break down the biggest moments from the sweep, and look at the players who provided some...

We’re back live at Brave Bean Coffee Company on the North Shore for our final show of the 2026 season from the shop. The Pirates have opened their final home series of the season with back-to-back wins over the Kansas City Royals, and we break down the first two games, the biggest storylines, standout performances, and what’s stood out as the Bucs close out the year. We also look ahead...

The Pirates may have won the season series against the Milwaukee Brewers, but the NL Central champs took 2 out of 3 at PNC Park this week—and celebrated their fourth straight division title on the North Shore.  Tune into our live recording as we recap the series loss, break down what went wrong, and look ahead to the final home weekend series of the season against the Kansas City Royals...

As the minor league season comes to an end, Adam and Scott take one final look around the Pirates farm system and make their case for ONE MORE PLAYER who deserves a call to The Show. We break down some of the biggest performances and key players from the final week of the minor league season, discuss who finished the year on a high note, and look ahead to which prospects could make an impact in Pi...

Scott and Adam recap the Pittsburgh Pirates’ series loss to the Chicago Cubs and break down what went wrong in Chicago. We dive into the challenges of relying heavily on young arms down the stretch, including the impact of bullpen games, mental mistakes, and the difficulty of consistently finding ways to win with an inexperienced pitching staff. After dropping the first two games, the Pirate...

The Buccos are rolling!  We’re LIVE to recap a dominant sweep of the White Sox in Chicago as the Pirates continue to make noise down the stretch. We break down the biggest moments from the series, the players stepping up, and what’s fueling this recent run. Then, it’s time to turn our attention to Wrigley Field. The Pirates head across town for a massive series against the C...

The minor league season is officially in the books! Adam and Scott go DAHN ON THE FARM one final time this season to recap the entire Pirates minor league system. We break down every Pirates affiliate, highlight the biggest performers and storylines from the season, hand out our Players of the Week, and look at which prospects made the biggest strides heading into the offseason. From Triple-A Indi...

EPISODE 419 OF BUCCO BANTR IS HERE! Adam and Scott break down the latest Pirates action against the Los Angeles Angels and ask the biggest question: are Pittsburgh's playoff hopes still alive? Jared Jones delivered a dominant performance, throwing six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in a 1-0 Pirates victory. But the offense continues to be a major concern as Pittsburgh struggles to consiste...

Bucco Bantr is back live from Brave Bean Coffee Company ahead of Game 3 against the Angels at PNC Park! The Pirates are looking to lock up another series win as they take on the last-place Angels, and we’re breaking down everything happening around the Buccos as they head into another important stretch of the season. We recap Games 1 and 2, discuss what’s clicking for the Pirates, what...

The final stretch is here, and the Buccos are still giving us plenty to talk about! On this live episode, we recap the Pirates’ series win over the Giants at PNC Park, breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, and what stood out as Pittsburgh continues to battle through the final weeks of the season. Then, we turn our attention to the upcoming weekend series against the Angel...

Scott and Jay are back with another episode of Dahn on the Farm, diving deep into all things Pittsburgh Pirates farm system as the minor league season enters its final stretch! The boys are fresh off a weekend trip to Altoona, where they got an up-close look at the Curve and several of the organization’s most intriguing prospects.   Who stood out in Altoona? Which prospects are making a...

Adam and Scott recap the Pirates’ series win in St. Louis, including the awakening of the Bucs’ bats and the dominant performance from Mason Montgomery on the mound. Then, we head back to PNC Park to break down the Pirates’ home series against the San Francisco Giants, including the biggest takeaways, standout performances, and what it means moving forward. 🔥 Pirates offense com...

The Pirates are heading into one of the most important stretches of the season, and they’re bringing some momentum with them. Jim and Adam recap a huge series win in San Diego, break down the biggest performances and storylines from the weekend, and discuss what the victory could mean for the Pirates down the stretch. Then, the focus shifts to St. Louis for a crucial divisional road trip aga...

We’re back with Dahn on the Farm, breaking down everything happening across the Pirates’ farm system. Adam and Scott recap the week’s games, highlight the biggest performers, hand out their Players of the Week, and discuss which prospects they think are ready for the next step. Then, we’re joined by Altoona Curve outfielder Ivan Brethowr for an in-depth conversation about h...

Adam and Scott break down a brutal series sweep in Los Angeles as the Pirates couldn’t find enough offense or timely execution to steal a game from the Dodgers. The guys dive into what went wrong, the biggest takeaways from the series, and what needs to change moving forward. Then, we turn the page to San Diego as the Pirates continue their road trip against the Padres. Can Pittsburgh bounce...

Jim and Scott are live from Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange in Pittsburgh’s Strip District to break down the opening game of the Pirates’ critical road trip out West. The trip couldn’t have started in more heartbreaking fashion, as the Bucs battled into extra innings before suffering a gut-punch loss. With the season reaching a pivotal point, Jim and Scott look beyond the dis...

What a way to win a series! We’re live recapping a dramatic series victory over the Detroit Tigers, capped by Brandon Lowe’s walk-off heroics in Game 3. We break down the biggest moments from an emotional finish and what this series win could mean for the Pirates moving forward. We also dive into the emergence of Rafael Flores Jr., who continues to make his presence felt, and discuss t...

EPISODE 409 of Dahn on the Farm is here! 🌽⚾ Scott and Adam break down the top performers across the Pirates farm system, discuss why Jhostynxon Garcia deserves more runway, and take a closer look at some of the biggest developments throughout the organization. Then, we sit down with Altoona Curve pitcher Matt Ager to talk about his baseball journey, adjusting to professional baseball, his develo...

The Pirates are BACK in the win column! On Episode 408 of Bucco Bantr, Adam and Scott break down Pittsburgh’s convincing series win over the Boston Red Sox, taking 2 of 3 at PNC Park for their first series victory since Cleveland.   The offense continues to show signs of life, with Rafael Flores Jr. emerging as one of the biggest contributors. Adam and Scott discuss Flores Jr.’s r...