412 Double Play Podcast

Ed and I talk through the pitfalls plaguing top seeded teams this post-season, star performance in the AFL, preview arbitration and discuss some thoughts on potential contract extensions. Enjoy! Let’s Go Bucs! https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10 https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Josh and Jake from @Bridge2Buctober Podcast join for part of our crossover event, recapping the Pirates 2023 season, discussing highs and lows, player surprises and more! Make sure to check out Bridge to Buctober for the other part of our crossover! #LetsGoBucs https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10

Graves (@KG_55VFTG) joins to wrap up the 2023 season, discussing player growth, improvement and expectations as we look forward to more competitive games in 2024. https://builtbar.com?baapp=JENELLE10

Pittsburgh Post Gazette writer, Andrew Destin (AndrewDestin1), joins the show to talk about the team’s development and growth as they head into the final week of the 2023 season - including the impact of rookies, clubhouse atmosphere, expectations for 2024 and discussion of a certain top hitting prospect. Enjoy!

Following some questionable decisions over the course of his tenure, we discuss the impact of Shelton’s management on the team and question his viability in bringing winning baseball back to Pittsburgh

Craig Toth (@BucsBasement) joins the show to give his thoughts on the Cutch injury, minor league pitching depth, recent promotions within the system and much, much more!

Following a solid road trip where the Bucs won 5 of 6, we examine the recent news regarding Fenway Sports Group acquiring AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh and how it could impact the Pirates. Additionally, we talk with the Queen herself (@PGHPirateQueen) about her impact on the Pirates and the Pittsburgh community at-large. Link for “Spooky Season Bucco” shirts: https://www.dc4lcustomtees.com/product-cat...

Cody Potanko of Pittsburgh Baseball Now and 2 1/2 Gringos joins the show to talk about some prospects on the horizon while Ed and I discuss some possible players who likely won’t survive the off-season 40-man crunch. Enjoy! Save 10% off your next order at Built.com with code JENELLE10. And check out Halloween-inspired merch at Custom Tees! $5 from each order goes to the Miracle League of Western P...

Ed is back to talk about what ails our rookie class as the struggles continue for the Pirates fresh off series losses to the Mets and Twins. Is this an organizational deficiency? A development issue? Or does the problem go deeper than that? We dive into that and more on this week’s episode! Also, check out Built.com for your Bar and Puffs needs! Use code JENELLE10 for 10% off your order!

Yark returns to the show as a guest co-host to break down the updated MLB Pipeline rankings, the team’s recent successes and some potential off-season targets whom the Pirates could pursue. All that and more! Enjoy! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Jud Verno joins us to talk Pirates, prospects, deadline deals and players to watch. Plus, Johan Oviedo has quietly become the “ace” of the staff. Is this recent stretch of success for real? We breakdown all that and more! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Gary Morgan (@garymo2007) joins the show to talk trade deadline and breaking down some players who COULD be moved and impact that may have on the team. Plus, we cover Padres/Phillies series wins, some exciting players to watch in the minors and much more! Enjoy! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

With Quinn Priester and Endy Rodriguez set to debut, Ethan Hullihen joins the show to talk about their potential impact on the team, as well as break down the draft, how the bonus pool works and where the Bucs can still spend some of that pool. All that and more on this week’s episode! Enjoy! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Heading into the All Star Break with some concerning trends with the team but we focus on the draft, breaking down the first picks and what we are looking forward to seeing throughout the draft. #LetsGoBucs

Ed and I talk through the past week as always but also discuss the Pirates All Star selection, reflect on the first half of the season compared to 2022 and assess options for MLB Draft ahead of the Pirates 1:1 selection next week. All that and more! #LetsGoBucs

Steve joins as co-host this week as we talk through debuts of Davis and Gonzales, the current state of the Bucs, some bright spots in the minors and what changes could/should be made in the near future. Enjoy! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

Following consecutive crushing sweeps to division rival Cubs and Brewers, Pirates fans have some excitement as 2021 #1 overall pick, Henry Davis, is set to debut in Pittsburgh this week! We dive in on where he fits in and who else could be on their way soon in this week’s episode.

Finished strong on the home stand as Cutch reached 2,000 hit mark and the Pirates reclaimed first place in the division while trade rumors are starting to fly. We talk all that and more in this week’s episode! https://412-double-play.myspreadshop.com/

The Pirates are winning games again and that makes talkings Bucs Ball a LOT more fun! Ed and I breakdown the series victories as well as discuss a key strength for this team’s success: the bullpen. All that and more in this week’s episode! #LetsGoBucs

Bucs split Tigers series before dropping 2/3 to Dbacks at home. We talk through the struggles this week as well as review some of our way-too-early potential 1:1 draft picks. Let’s Go Bucs!

Pirates woes continue but our team ace gives the team hope. We break down this past week’s games and highlight Mitch’s pitches in this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Ed returns to help breakdown this week-long slump, what is working and what needs to change for this team to get back on track

Coming off two more series victories, Pirates capping off their best start in over 30 years but is it legit? Steve jumps on this week to help break it down!

Your first place Pittsburgh Pirates just swept the Rockies and Reds. Ed and I break down the series, what’s happening on the farm, the bullpen, new hall of fame class and more!

Steve co-hosts the show this week as we discuss the mounting injuries facing the Bucs and how they can look to persevere moving forward coming off a 3-4 week against some challenging opponents. Let’s go Bucs!