412 Double Play Podcast

Christian Wolf (CWolfPGH) joins for a special Home Opener episode talking prospects, promotions, the minor leagues and what Opening Day means in Pittsburgh. Hope to see you at PNC Park! #LetsGoBucs #PNCBLACKOUT #Piratessteelcitypirates.com

The #Pirates swept the #Marlins in a 4 game series, Jared Jones made his MLB debut just hours after Paul Skenes started his first game for Indianapolis and Derek Shelton is playing chess when other teams are playing checkers. Check out these topics and more on this week’s episode! #LetsGoBucs steelcitypirates.com

Welcome to the 2024 Season! Pirates play MEANINGFUL games this week and we talk injuries and illnesses, pitching and hitting, predictions and concerns in this preview for the start of the #Pirates season! Enjoy! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Jack McMullen (@Jack_McMullen11) from  @JustBaseballFans  and  @indyindians  returns to the show to talk about Spring Breakout, fun prospects, the Indianapolis Indians and these scrappy Pittsburgh Pirates. #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #Prospects #SpringBreakout https://steelcitypirates.com/

The most exciting rotation in MiLB might be our very own Altoona Curve and Jarrod Prugar (@JPrugar26) of the Altoona Mirror joins to show to talk about that electric arsenal of arms, the coaching shuffle from last season, a struggling offense and what to look forward to with the Curve in 2024. https://steelcitypirates.com/ #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #AltoonaCurve

Anthony "Murph" Murphy (@__Murphy88) returns to the show to talk all about the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Also, first week of Spring Training is in the books and already seeing some pieces fall into (or out of) place for the roster. New outro this week so stick around for it. Steel City: https://steelcitypirates.com/ 2024 Pirates Prospects: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB4VDT1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt...

Ben Pokorny (@BenPokorny) returns to talk Bradenton ball as we begin the farm system preview. Also, Mitch Keller extension, first games of Spring Training and *that* article. All this and more on this week's episode! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/ 2024 Pirates Minor League Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB4VDT1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Beat Writer for MLB.com, Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf), joins the show from Bradenton to talk Spring Training battles, offseason acquisitions and who he is MOST excited to watch this spring! #412DoublePlay #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

SUPERSIZED EPISODE this week as Craig Toth (@BucsBasement), host of Bucs in the Basement podcast joins to break down my picks for the #Pirates Top 10 Prospects! From player comps, floor/ceiling and when these picks could debut with the Bucs, we cover it all!

Nola (@NolaJeffy) joins to talk through 20-11 prospects, give feedback on CSN DFA and provide some thoughts on the evolving situation in the NL Central. SteelCityPirates.com

Anthony Murphy (__Murphy88) of Bucs On Deck returns to the show to talk through our picks for the Pirates prospects ranked 30-21, giving his thoughts on the players and expectations for them moving forward. Also, Chapman signing, Hall of Fame results and MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect list released! It’s a LOADED episode! SteelCityPirates.com

Wrapping up our positional breakdown with Bucs bullpen while also discussing the International Signings and potential impact of comments from a certain deep-pocketed team owner. That and more on this week’s episode from #412DoublePlay #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Talking rotation concerns, PiratesFest thoughts, international signings and arbitration results on this week’s episode. Check out the recently rebranded site: steelcitypirates.com

Early episode drop from Pittsburgh ahead of PiratesFest. We breakdown the infield situation, talk about how the Pirates (mis)handled PR this week and toss out a potentially divisive solution to deterring service time manipulation. Enjoy! Let’s Go Bucs!

As the calendar turns and Spring Training is now close in the distance, we dive into assessing how our outfield looks at this point in the offseason. Let’s Go Bucs! To read more about the outfield options, check out my latest piece for Inside the Bucs Basement: https://insidethebucsbasement.com/2024/01/01/outfield-breakdown-2024-edition/

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams), writer for Bucs Dugout and co-host of Talk the Plank podcast, joins the show for a LIVE Festivus discussion about Cutch returning, Martín Pérez signing and a sharing of thoughts on the current direction of the team. We also take part in the airing of grievances for this final episode of the 2023 year. Enjoy, have a safe and happy holidays and, as always, let’s go...

With the Pirates officially joining Sportsnet Pittsburgh, one hurdle is cleared but a number of questions still remain as trades/signings haven’t matched expectations thus far this offseason. Hear all about it on this week’s episode!

With Winter Meetings in the rear view mirror, we talk Marco Gonzales trade, market disparity, draft results and what Cherington should do next!

Robby Incmikoski joins the show to talk about his experiences reporting sports across the country, work with the Pirates and thoughts on the rebuild #Pirates #LetsGoBucs

Former Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle (@ClintHurdle13) joins to talk about his life in and out of baseball while also reflecting on his years in Pittsburgh

Host of ‘Bois in the Burgh’ podcast and Account Executive with the Pittsburgh Pirates Mike Crawford (@mikecrawford_17) jumps on with us to talk podcasting, PiratesFest, Promotions Schedule and more! If you’re interested in getting information about ticket plan options for 2024, email Mike at Michael. Crawford@Pirates.com.

Stephen Castrignano jumps back on to talk Ke winning Gold Glove, free agent targets, how to handle the players without minor league options and MORE! Enjoy! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs

Host of @LockedOnPirates Ethan Smith (@mvp_ethan) joins to talk about his journey with Locked On Network, free agent targets for the Bucs, expectations for 2024 and more! Enjoy! https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10 https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show to talk Pirates off-season and expectations as the team looks to contend in 2024. Enjoy! https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10 https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Short solo episode talking about Gold Gloves, Jase Bowen’s tear in Arizona Fall League and Michael “Fort” McKenry’s comments during recent Pirates podcasts. Enjoy! https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10 https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/