Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Splitting a 4-game series against the Nats is only fine. I'd expect more from this team. Dropping both sides of a double header ruined a weekend. But like the last series that ended poorly, this one ended on a high note. Jared Jones and Billy Cook highlighting a nice Sunday afternoon when most people were watching football. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

It's been a week for us! Labor Day Weekend has come and gone. Despite the odd ending - the Pirates actually won a series in Chicago. A 4-game weekend against the Nat's (who put the apostrophe in the wrong place) could help? We'll see. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oneil Cruz has officially been moved to CF. Is this the right timing? Is this the solution? Also, in the midst of all it, the Pirates are swept in embarrassing fashion against the Cubs. When all eyes were on Cruz, the pitching staff displays their worst performance of the 2024 season. Let's dig in. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Bucs take 3 of 4 from the Reds this weekend. Yasmani Grandal caps it off with a come from behind walk-off homerun! Let's talk about the series. Also, I went to see Thomas Harrington Friday and some injuries and injury updates.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking Paul Skenes, the minor leagues, and more! This team sure knows how to strike out. Looking forward to the weekend. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The losing streak is over. We have some things to talk about from those games. IKF had some comments this week. Reynolds has had an interesting week. Cutch was added to the IL. We're even going to talk a little about the minor leagues tonight! Should be a fun one! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

The Pirates have gone streakin' and it's not been a pretty sight! A 10-game losing streak has us asking all the questions. How safe are jobs? Is it a lack of effort? A team tapped out? Quitters? Who's fault is it? We will share our 2 or 3 cents in tonight's show! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Gary Morgan joins the show tonight! Mathematically, no, but the Pirates are all but eliminated from this wild card race. Season high losing streak puts them closer to last place than postseason. Unless a major miracle occurs, there 45 games for this season. What can we learn over the course of the next 49 days? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

This is Fine. Everything is Fine, right? The Pirates are fine. After a week full of bullpen woes, what can we look forward to for this upcoming road trip? More of the same? Right the ship? It is hard to tell. Let's think out loud.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates drop the series to the Snakes. Coming up short on a hard fought series, the Bucs look to right the ship against the Padres next. What can the Pirates do with Colin Holderman? And are the Pirates already done? We use the term "must win game" a lot lately. What defines a must win game and how can every game qualify as one?  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: ht...

The Trade Deadline has come and gone! We will talk about the moves made for the Pirates and around the league. We will also look at the road ahead. Some really big series' coming up. And sure, we will talk Oneil Cruz, too. Buckle up, hopefully a wild 2 months! Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

With the trade deadline looming, some moves are happening, and the Pirates are only getting "close" at best. After 4 straight series wins, the Bucs lose 2 of 3 on the road in Phoenix. Let's hash this whole thing out. We're going to talk a lot about opinions this week, but one thing is a fact: these players aren't giving up and they are playing to win in that dugout. https://lin...

Coming out of the all-star break, the Bucs set the tone by taking two of three from the Phillies. A walk-ff comeback win and a Luis Ortiz show gets two wins. They did, however, miss the chance to sweep. Is Oneil Cruz breaking out? Is Luis Ortiz for real? We'll talk about it. Also, the Hall of Fame ceremonies were Sunday, congrats to our manager, Jim Leyland.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds played in the All Star game. Skenes started! Let's talk about the game and the derby. Then let's take a look at the second half and whether you think the glass (the Pirates) is half full or half empty (.500 -- c'mon). https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are now at the All-Star Break. Paul Skenes has been named the All-Star Game Starting Pitcher! The Pirates completed the sweep of the White Sox and won their last 4 games of the first half to even the record out at 48-48. Pirates select SS/CF Konnor Griffin in the first round of the draft. A lot to get into tonight. Let's hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Brewers and Pirates trade blowouts, then leave it up to Skenes to work his magic Thursday afternoon. Bucs take the series from the Brewers. We look forward to the weekend. Let's talk Skenes, Sharks, no hitters, and more.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the middle of a weekend wrap-around series against the Mets, the Bucs are struggling to convince themselves they can go on a run. It was a wild week of games, despite the W/L basically a push. Everything from all the homers to none of them, let's talk about it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Episodes are recorded live on YouTube, Sundays at 9pm and mid-week TBD. Advertising Inquiries:...

Bucs drop the series in Atlanta, but split the season series. Bryan Reynolds hitting streak has ended on the LAST day of June. Let's go ahead and talk about June - what we learned and what's ahead. Reynolds, Skenes, Rowdy, and more. We're halfway there and we are, for sure, livin' on a prayer. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Late night Buc'n on a Wednesday night! Let's talk Ortiz, Reynolds, Tellez, and more! Bucs take down the Reds again. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rays series in Pittsburgh comes down to a rubber match, too. Andrew McCutchen hit triple number 50 on his bobblehead night Saturday. Cruz hits the 6th homer into the Allegheny. Bryan Reynolds streaking! 20 games straight. Jones bounce back start. Skenes Day Sunday. Bednar to the IL. There is SO much going on... is this a playoff team? Let's talk rumors and ask some questions. Maybe some specul...

First series against the Reds this season and pitching was the story this time! Partly because of two struggling offenses, but there was also some really good pitching this week. Fun series to watch, actually. RIP Willie Mays https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim Stamm sits in for Jake as we talk about the series win in Colorado. We're talking about catchers, specifically Grandal, and their play so far this season. Two bullpen games, as well. And we're about to start our season series against the Reds. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates drop the series to the Cardinals. Skenes pitched... let's talk. Then onto Denver. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back to back series wins! Back to back shutouts in this series, too! A Saturday evening to remember. Rowdy Tellez from the boos to the standing ovation!? Buying or selling this moment? Let's break it down!  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs take the series from the Dodgers! Priester to the IL. What's next? We'll talk a little Reynolds, Jones, Skenes, Suwinski, Davis, and more. Is this team better this year? We share our thoughts.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy