Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Aroldis Chapman has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one year deal. We'll talk about our initial reaction, the reaction of others, and try to make sense of it all. We also bring up some other rumored players and talk our way through it all.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Jon Anderson joins the show to talk about data and player projections and the Pirates, Josh and Jake give you their HOF list for this week, another pitcher dropping off the board, and Bob Nutting's most recent comments to Jason Mackey this week. Some bonus content this week.. enjoy! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

This week we're talking about the slow offseason, in terms of free agency, some of the players the Pirates have been rumored around, and the aggressiveness of the Pirates this offseason. We also give our 2 cents, for what it's worth, on the article Baseball America released about the best and worst teams since 2012 in Drafting pitching. This is a fun one! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

PiratesFest was this past weekend and Josh got to spend some time there. What was it like? Was there anything worth taking away from this event? Come hang out to hear the takeaways.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024. Josh and Jake got to record this week together again! This week we dig into rumors and talk about some questions and comments from some of yinz guys out there! Let's talk pitching, platoons, breakouts, and basements.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Christmas. We'll talk mostly about the Pirates, still... but throw in a few Christmas subjects, as well, just for the spirit of it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh is joined by Gary Morgan this week. Endy Rodriguez injury, TV Deal updates, Some signings, and more. Great conversation this week, that ran a little long. Then, the Andrew McCutchen rumors were buzzing late Sunday night, so Josh and Jake jumped on to record about Cutch and the reaction to these rumors. Buckle up for a little longer one, or break it up... Let's go bucs! https://linktr.ee/b...

We react a little to Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers. Talk about the Pirates new pitcher and more. Plus, some comments by yinz guys! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the Winter Meetings time. Jim Leyland is headed to the baseball hall of fame! Josh solo week. So many things to talk about heading into this, expected to be, busy week in baseball. Leave a comment! Let's chat! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking about the TV revenue issue and how it will impact free agency this year. It's already started to, don't be surprised if it happens to the Pirates, too. Also, starting pitching and how we can change our opinion on the strategy of starters. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gary is sitting in for Jake this week as we talk about some of the impacts of Johan Oviedo's injury. Also, we take a look at some of the new rules being proposed this offseason. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cherington appears on MLB Network's Hot Stove. Anything he said stick out? What can we decipher? Let's talk about free agents that we haven't been talking enough about. And so much more! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Texas Rangers won the World Series and now the offseason has started! We talk about moves already made and set the tone for what's to come in the coming days. AND KE'BRYAN HAYES WON THE GOLD GLOVE! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk about FIRST BASE options this week. Somehow we trailed into a Henry Davis discussion, too. But looking at the options for first base, it's going to be interesting to see if the Pirates fill it with anyone other than Carlos Santana.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is this Ke'Bryan's year for Gold Glove? Let's talk starting pitching. What is the bar for starting pitching options? What is good enough? What is not enough? Let's look at the choices and talk about what is possible. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we join in the discussion about the postseason format, but do so with some other thoughts in mind. Do we hate it? Is it fine? And even though we know that we aren't changing anything, it's fun to talk about it. Let's talk baseball and share our thoughts on the matter.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Michael and Ed, from the 412 Double Play Podcast, joins the show this week to talk about the upcoming offseason! This is one part of a 2-part crossover episode! To hear our 2023 season recap, go listen to the 412 Double Play Podcast's episode with us on it! Go check them out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

This week we talk about what is to come this offseason. We're going to have a lot to talk about this offseason. This is sort of a preview of that. Plenty more to come in the coming weeks. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are only 3 games left in the 2023 season. A lot of talk about Mitch Keller and Johan Oviedo. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An unbelievable night in Cincinnati. Also, a series win. Hot weekend for Jared Triolo, too. Let's talk Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our friend Doug joins the show this week to talk the Cubs series and Mitch Keller. And so much more! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

70 wins... so what? Let's talk about what that means. Yankees fans took over PNC during Clemente weekend. Let's talk ball. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Friday, we have an old friend join us on the show! Our old drummer, Brock, joins to talk about the series with the Nationals, Hayes, and more! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braves take the series and Ronald Acuna complains A LOT about pitchers doing normal pitching things. No Jake this week, but join Josh is wondering what in the world was going on Saturday night? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew McCutchen done for the year. Let's talk Brewers series, pitching, and preview the rest of the season a little bit. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy