412 Double Play Podcast

Discussing potential trade pieces this off-season from prospect pool and breaking down rule changes ahead of the 2023 season. Talking all things Pirates, affiliates, roster round-up, Stargell Stars and look ahead to the Reds/Mets series.

With Michael out sick, Ed Wassel and Stephen Castrignano co-host reviewing the week, discussing who should be the catcher of the future and looking ahead to the Mets and Cardinals. Let’s Go Bucs!

Talking through upcoming roster expansion, recapping the Braves/Phillies series, farm system, roster round-up and a look ahead to the Brewers and Blue Jays

Breaking down updated Top 30 Prospect List from MLB along with roster round-up, weekly recap, down on the farm, Stargell Stars and looking ahead to the matches with the Braves and Phillies

Talking about west coast trip, potential off-season DFA options along with farm system, Stargell Stars and a look ahead to the upcoming home stand with the Red Sox and Reds

Discussing trades/recent moves with Ed as well as predicting upcoming promotions within the farm system

Recapping draft picks and looking ahead to trade deadline. Also looking at roster roundup, down on the farm, weekly recap and a look to the games ahead against the Brewers and Orioles

Recapping day one of the draft as well as the weekly recap, roster roundup, affiliate updates and Stargell Stars

Previewing potential picks ahead of the upcoming MLB draft while also reviewing the roster roundup, previous week of games, down on the farm, Stargell Stars and a look ahead to the series with the Marlins and Rockies

We give our 2023 opening day lineup predictions and discuss upcoming rule 5 crunch, along with weekly recap, roster roundup, check-in down on the farm, give out Stargell Stars and look ahead to the Yankees, Reds and Brewers

Ed and I discuss our top ten prospects and optimism for the future of the organization

Reviewing the series with the Cubs/Rays as well as discussing the minor league teams, roster round-up, Stargell Stars, looking ahead to the Nationals and Brewers and predicting upcoming roster moves for the rehabbing players

Ed and I continue our discussions on the Pirates prospects in part 2 of our top 30 lists! Some interesting names on both sides…

Ed joins to discuss the past week’s games, roster moves and affiliate progress as well as discussing Ben Cherington’s trades as GM and looking ahead to the Cubs and Rays series

Ed and I discuss our picks for Pirates prospects ranked 30-21 as part of our Top 30 Pirates Prospects series

Ed Wassel joins to discuss the Pirates current losing streak, exciting events down on the farm, potential options long-term at 1B, Stargell Stars of the week and looking ahead to the Cardinals and Giants series

Ed Wassel joins to talk about the middle infield problem, discuss prospects, how the team is progressing and looking ahead in the week

Steve joins for discussing the youth movement, affiliate progress, under the radar prospects, Stargell stars and looking ahead to Dodgers and D-Backs series.

Stephen Castrignano joins the podcast to discuss the current state of affairs with the Pirates, upcoming prospects, review MLB’s draft prediction and look ahead to the Rockies and Padres series.

Discussing the Dodgers and Reds series, the historic no-hitter, affiliates, Stargell Stars and looking ahead to the Cubs and Cardinals

Co-host Ed Wassel joins to discuss the weekly review, Pirates prospects, late doBloomers, Stargell Stars and looking ahead

Reviewing the past week of Pirates roster transactions, minor league affiliates, quick hits, draft projections and looking to the week ahead