Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Bucs sweep the Twins, but it didn't happen without a week of roster moves and drama. This bullpen still needs help. Carmen Mlodzinski is not happy about the move to the bullpen. Almost 10 roster moves this week, most on the weekend. Jared Jones, Mitch Keller, and Braxton Ashcraft write another page in the book. So much to talk about. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Esmerlyn Valdez hits his first homerun to help power the Pirates avoiding a sweep. Bucs finish a 3-3 road trip. Paul Skenes is human. Let's talk about all of it. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs start off a 13 straight game stretch with a series win in St Louis! Resilient Pirates. Also, Esmerlyn Valdez has been called up and will make his MLB debut this weekend! Let's talk about how that fits on this roster. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phillies sweep the Bucs at PNC. How will the Pirates respond? O'Hearn injury, the next callup, and how fast do you make a move? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs take the series in Arizona and take it into extra innings on the San Francisco Bay. Plenty to talk about this week. New edition of "Calm Dahn" coming, too. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Cardinals, Bucs bounce back to sweep the Reds. A tale of two matchups to break down. Of course, we'll mostly focus on the latter because we're built like that. Plenty to talk about from this week! April is over, too, some month end talk as well. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Pirates go into Milwaukee and take the series. Another divisional road series win. Skenes flirts with perfection, KG hits his first HR, Nick Gonzales gets hot, there's a lot to talk about. Plus, we'll go over the upcoming series against St. Louis.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates lose a road series to the Texas Rangers. Two stinkers and a good one, but not enough. This is a short one, guys. I'll be honest. I'm tired. And I had a bad day. Hope your weekend is fantastic! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates win the series against the Rays! Another series win! Jake was in for game Saturday -- so we have a guest in this one! Gary Morgan joins the show to sit in for Jake. Let's talk Mitch Keller, a team who never stops fighting, a little bullpen issues, some new names showing up, and a tough looking NL Central.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Bucs split the four game set with the Nationals. Let's talk about what happened and I'm going to introduce a new segment to maybe help encourage those who are frustrated about our 1st place team. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs take a series in Chicago! There are still issues with this team, though. They're still not playing as well as they could be. Nice to have that problem when in 1st place, still. Let's talk about what is right and what is wrong. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Konnor Griffin officially signs extension! Nike released Pirates new City Connect jerseys. Bucs headed to Chicago to play the Cubs. Let's talk about it. Happy Friday! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Skenes does not disappoint. Bucs bounce back from a bad game on Monday to pick up the win. Konnor Griffin 2 hits. The Pirates using the opposite field all night to put together a 5 run 8th to seal the deal.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs sweep the Orioles on their Home Opening Weekend of 2026. Konnor Griffin's debut, a weekend of hoisting cones, and some great pitching. Let's break it all down. Happy Easter! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Konnor Griffin has been called up for the Pirates Home Opener and there's extension talks and everything! Let's go! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oneil Cruz hits 2 homers to lead the Pirates to victory against the Reds. O'Hearn and Reynolds go back to back with 2 outs, as well! Bucs win! Also, I spent the evening in Columbus watching Konnor Griffin and the exciting guys in AAA. Early season look at that, too.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

It's Opening Weekend! And it's time to overreact! Pirates start the season in NIGHTMARE fashion. Skenes, Cruz, RISP, there's plenty to talk about! Also, getting a look at the new guys. It's regular season baseball, guys. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's TIME! The season starts this week and we are ready for the HOT TAKES and predictions episode! First we will react to the latest roster moves as the Opening Day roster come to fruition. Griffin, Garcia, and more starting the season in AAA. Then our hot takes, division standings, and ultimately, yes, what we're picking to be the Pirates record this season. Let's GO! https://linktr.e...

We are back from our World Baseball Classic trip (and Josh back from Spring Training). Just in time for St Patrick's Day. Let's talk a little about the WBC and get back to talkin' Bucs. Bubba, Griffin, Password, and more. It's time to look into Spring Training Opponent Quality, too. (OppQual).  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

No Live Show Tonight, but we will be back TOMORROW NIGHT! We are giving way to the USA Dominican Republic game tonight with Skenes on the mound! There will be a new episode Tuesday morning! Join us live Monday night on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Konnor Griffin is the talk of the baseball town. Let's talk about what we've seen, so far. Also, we will re-address the idea of an extension for the kid. Along with an update on pitching, we talk about position player depth. Many teams are only as good as their starting lineup. That's been the case for years here. Let's talk about what we're seeing from guys who aren't in t...

Spring Training games have started. We are full go Baseball! Let's talk about what we've seen and predict who will get what spot on this roster.  Rest in peace, Maz.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spring Training has begun! The Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna on the way in. Let's talk about that and the storylines surrounding the Buccos this Spring. Batman Returns. Third Base. Let's talk about it all! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spring workouts start this week! There could be more additions to this roster to come... but let's take a look at who's going to be there and what this looks like. This is the best roster Ben Cherington has compiled going into Spring Training. We can get caught up in what could have been, but we're going to take a look forward at what it is - and what it isn't, sure. But with Sprin...

Oneil Cruz is heading into 2026 needing to finally have that breakout season. He was ranked a top 10 CF in MLB, already. Where do we stand on that? Is he ready to take the next step? Working with a Platinum Glove winner this offseason to improve defense? We'll also talk a little Buccos in the WBC in this one.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...