Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Baseball is back! Spring Training has started and the Pirates have the first injury news of the spring already. Spencer Horwitz had surgery on his wrist. Let's talk about the fallout and reaction! And more! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Super Bowl Sunday. Mahomes and the Chiefs try to be the first NFL team to win 3 consecutive Super Bowls. Let's talk about parity in the NFL and the MLB since that seems to be a popular topic these days. Gary Morgan sits in for Jake for this conversation. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

Tommy Pham signs with the Pirates. Tommy Pham.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I feel like this offseason is just last offseason all over again, right? Are we doing anything? Time for a vibe check. Spring Training starts THIS MONTH! Let's talk about what the Pirates have done so far, and whether or not this is going to work.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Pirates sign 3 players this week? Yes, actually. 2 more left-handed options for the bullpen and an old friend, Adam Frazier. Ok, but what about right field? Still nothing? Cool. Let's talk about the additions and maybe we'll have some fun tonight. We're drafting a team full of Buccos from the PNC Park era! Tell us who won the draft! Thanks, Douglas Smith for the episode title idea!  ht...

Paul Skenes plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. That's pretty cool. Cubs get their closer. Are the Cubs the team to beat in the division? We're talking a lot about the division foes! Some good hall of fame talk to kick it off, too.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

Santander and Profar are off the board. How does that impact the Pirates? There is no longer "plenty of time" left in the offseason. This can't be what we had in mind. Tricked again. New Hall of Famers, too.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You thought the Dodgers were done? Nope. They are still going. They get Roki. They get Tanner Scott. Meanwhile, the Pirates are putting on PiratesFest. They acquired Chase Shugart, though. We're talking all about some of the comments Paul Skenes made during PiratesFest. Doug Ford joins me for this one! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https...

Pirates signed a boat load of international players this week. It's the beginning of the road for those players. Meanwhile, back home, Cherington is still dragging his feet. We'll talk more free agency and more. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The International Signing Period for 2025 opens up Wednesday! Where will Roki Sasaki land? Could it be in Pittsburgh? We did hear about a SS prospect expected to sign with the Pirates. Another reliever off the board. Let's talk about it! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

The Pirates have signed someone! Left-hander Caleb Ferguson, signs one year deal with the Pirates. We'll talk about the player. Arbitration deals have also been made! And we have official rumors (is that a thing?)! We have a jam-packed show tonight! #letsgobucs  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

This offseason is frozen in time for most of the MLB teams. The Pirates are no exception. Either the MLB Insiders aren't doing their jobs or the team front offices aren't. While we try and avoid talking about the same time every week, it's kind of hard to address anything new when news only comes every 3-4 weeks.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertis...

First show of 2025! Is this the year? Like, really?? We'll talk about it. We also talk about baseball cards and some stories from the holidays. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2025 is coming. Whether we're ready or not. Let's talk about some things we would like to see for the Pirates in the new year. Afterall, this is the last show of 2024. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cutch re-signs with the Pirates. One year. Five million. Of course. Let's talk. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our Christmas episode! We'll talk some ball and try and have some fun. Enjoy your week with friends and family. Regardless of how mad you are at the Pirates.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're talking about outfield. We're talking about pitching. We're talking about whatever else you want us to talk about.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Post winter meetings dead time? But other teams aren't stopping. Ben is on Ben time. Patience is a virtue. Good things come to those who wait. C'mon https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spencer Horwitz is the Winter Meetings acquisition by the Pirates. Let's break down this trade and how the week went for the Bucs. Draft Lottery spot, as well. Winter Meetings are over. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Winter Meetings have begun. Dave Parker is a hall of famer! Let's talk about it and talk about all the moves that are happening and may happen. Are the Pirates going to be active? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Golden At-Bat is upon us, right? Or is it? This new rule conversation is sweeping the baseball and sports world. If we didn't speak our piece into this, I think our listeners would be upset. Just a few days after talking about rules, here we are again. Maybe a good thing we talked earlier this week. Diamonds are forever, Gold is for once per game. Join the discussion. https://linktr.ee/bri...

The off-season is the time of year where a lot of things change. Players change. Hope changes. Coaches sometimes change. Front offices. This year, cities and ballparks. And then there are rule changes. And we've seen a lot of those in recent years. Let's look back at this game and rapid pace at which things change. Whether it's good or bad, it's inevitable. There are more to come,...

It's Thanksgiving. We're here and ready to talk some baseball. We'll share some things we're thankful for (I think). We'll react to the Dodgers and the Blake Snell deal, too.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates non-tender Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton. No announcement on David Bednar's offer and/or whether he has accepted. Let's talk about it. Also, do the Pirates make a push for Roki or is this too big of a risk by a not so risky front office/ownership? We'll talk about why. It's Thanksgiving week. Hope you have a great week! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

Friday is the Non-Tender Deadline. Every player must have a contract tendered or they become a free agent. We will talk about non-tender candidates. BBWAA Awards have all been presented this week. Paul Skenes wins Rookie of the Year and 3rd place in Cy Young voting. Let's talk Buccos! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...