412 Double Play Podcast

The Fort himself Michael McKenry joins the show to talk through the first full week of games, impact of Cruz injury, his Pitching In podcast and lots LOTS more! Long episode but man, it’s some fun stuff! Hope you enjoy!

Baseball season has officially begun! Ed and I talk through what happened in the Reds series as well as roster moves, farm system action, the absence of updates on Regional Sports Network and Bryan Reynolds contract news and looking ahead to the Red Sox/White series. Enjoy and Let’s Go Bucs!

Play by Play Broadcaster for the Indianapolis Indians, Jack McMullen, joins the show to talk about some exciting prospects in Indy, his World Baseball Classic experience and who could debut in Pittsburgh this year, while Ed and I make some potentially bold predictions for this season as Opening Day grows near.

Cory Giger of the Altoona Mirror joins us to talk about development in Pirates AA affiliate, while we also break down the past week, talk through some positional battles and the impact of the World Baseball Classic on baseball at-large. Let’s go Bucs!

Murph of Pirates Prospects and Two and a Half Gringos Podcast joins to talk about the Greensboro Grasshoppers as we also break down some roster moves, cuts from camp, stand-out players, thoughts on the WBC and more!

Voice of the Bradenton Marauders Ben Pokorny jumps on the podcast to talk about some exciting stuff to watch for with the low-A affiliate of the Bucs. We also discuss the first week of Spring Training games, standout performances and the latest Top 30 list from MLB Pipeline

MLB.com writer Justice delos Santos takes time to talk with me about a number of players this spring, including Mitch Keller and his new pitch arsenal, Mike Burrows, Luis Ortiz, the impact of vets already for the young players and much, much more! Hope you enjoy!

Ed and I discuss game one of spring training, updates on the Bryan Reynolds front and recent news regarding the regional sports network situation. Hope yinz listen and enjoy!

Top ten and the names may be more familiar but will the order surprise you? Hopefully, we can add some fun info on these young talents, as well as discuss pitchers & catchers reporting, Bryan Reynolds news, Choi losing arbitration hearing and more! Enjoy! Let’s Go Bucs!

Ed and I dive into our 20-11 prospect rankings while also discussing some new FanGraphs list, Reynolds rumors, WBC rosters and more!

Ed Wassel joins as we start our semi-annual top 30 prospect lists by breaking down our 30-21 picks, as well as talking NRI list ahead of Spring Training with some surprises and some notable omissions.

Special guest, former All-Star pitcher and current analyst with the Pirates Matt Capps joins us to discuss prospects, pitching, Hall of Fame and much more! Amazing episode and well worth a listen! Enjoy!

Stephen Castrignano joins as co-host to discuss the impact of Cutch returning, how the bench plays out as a result and reviewing some of the recent international signings.

Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to talk about his recent conversations with Pirates Pitching Coach Oscar Marin, breaking the Cutch news, roster construction and more. We continue our current series with reviewing the rotation as well as potential to start the season with a 6-man rotation? Tune in to hear all about it!

Yark joins us to talk all things Pirates with infield breakdown, Reynolds situation, under the radar prospects, off-season acquisitions and much more! Hope you enjoy!

Ed and I discuss options for the Pirates outfield presently as part 1 of the 5 part series deconstructing the roster ahead of spring training.

Friend of the show Joe Nguyen joins to talk with us about Ben Cherington, Rule 5 draft, Pirates winning the lottery, some recent roster moves and what comes next for the Bucs. Enjoy!

Ed joins to preview winter meetings and Rule 5 Draft, discussing potential signings as well as the recent Reynolds news

Steve joins the podcast to discuss AFL championship, some recent roster moves and throwing around potential options whom the Bucs could target via either free agency or trade

2022 season comes to a close but a lot is happening over the next few weeks: free agency, meetings, awards, roster crunch, Rule 5 draft and more! Listen in as Ed and I discuss!

It’s the off-season (for 27 teams, at least) and we dive in on possible roster moves to accommodate current 60-day IL players. Also reviewing stand-out Pirate performers in the AFL/LIDOM and weighing Ke’Bryan’s chances of bringing home the Gold Glove.

Recapping the surprises and disappointments of the 2022 season along with updates from Arizona Fall League and new FanGraphs rankings. Joined by Steve Castrignano for the final recap before the off-season. Let’s go Bucs!

Heading down the stretch as we recap the last week and discuss positional depth strengths and weaknesses in the farm system

Breaking down the past week and discussing what a potential 2023 Pirates bullpen could look like. Also, checking out roster roundup, Indy’s series with St. Paul, Stargell Stars and looking ahead to the Reds and Cardinals. Stephen joining for the episode. Let’s Go Bucs!

Making guesses for upcoming promotions and potential off-season moves, as well as roster round-up, weekly recap, down on the farm, Stargell Stars and looking ahead to the Yankees and Cubs. Let’s go Bucs!