Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day! We're doing a solo homer this week. Jake was not able to join in, so it's solo Josh this week. Let's talk Strike Outs, Errors, and One More Thing.... I'm not sure what the one more thing is, really. Is it Mitch Keller? Is it Oneil Cruz? Or is it the fact that I am a Pittsburgh Pirates fan and you will not make me feel bad about being one. LET'S GO...

New rules in 2023! Let's talk about em! Also, Oneil Cruz... what's the deal? Is he good or not? We're also breaking down some of our 2022 predictions this week. Let's see how bad we really got it this year! haha https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/...

Labor Day Weekend! Recorded on Friday, Sep 2. Let's talk about September and what we expect to see moving through the last month and into the offseason. For a team like the Pirates, it's time to start planning for 2023. For players, you need to make strides to be better moving into the offseason! Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreads...

Oneil Cruz keeps breaking Statcast records. Julio Rodriguez signs an extension worth $210M to $470M! 👀 We talk more about young players and the impact on today's game. As well as some old Fall of Famers, including Rod Carew, who confronted Manfred about the state of today's game. We check out the 2023 Schedule, as well.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.my...

This week we talk about Shelton's job security, Eckersley's comments on the Pirates lineup/roster, and some Mitch Keller and Rodolfo Castro. We have a little fun with the 'hodgepodge of nothingness' piece of things. Who would be in your hodgepodge of nothingness lineup of Pirates from the last 2 years? Let us know! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.m...

This week we may be frustrated again. A little argument about a phone. Baseball American Top 10 Prospects for the Pirates. Termarr Johnson enters in. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Trade Deadline deals, a sweep of Milwaukee, and the Pirates Hall of Fame. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pirates have lost 7 straight games, now. The 100-loss season is in reach, if things don't change. So, are we rooting for Quintana to be traded, or not? With the trade deadline near, we all wait. We talk about these things and more this week. Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.sw...

All-Star Breakdown. Daniel Vogelbach traded. Jose Quintana's possibly getting traded? All that and more this week!  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

The Pirates selected INF Termarr Johnson #4 overall. We talk about the first night of the draft and the All-Star break and Home Run Derby! The first half of the 2022 season is over. We break down what we've seen and what we think we'll see for the second half. Buckle up, Bucs fans. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat C...

Does MLB have a problem with Position Players Pitching? We break it down this week! Our issues with it and whether or not we care. (Spoiler alert, we do.) Also, All-Star Rosters announced, and week recaps.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advert...

Pirates setting MLB records in June. And it is an actual good thing, surprisingly. Are these kids fun to watch or frustrating? Maybe both. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! -- Get 15% off NOW for a limited time! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Oneil Cruz is a freak! This week we talk about the impact of Cruz, the debut week for Bligh Madris, and break down a few other guys. We also get into what moves could be made with the FIVE rehab assignments going on right now.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! -- Get 15% off NOW for a limited time! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swea...

Oneil Cruz is here! Along with Bligh Madris! After a week of FOUR major league debuts and a Jack Suwinski 3-homer game, the third being a walk-off homerun! Sure, the week wasn't great in the wins and losses column, but there's still something to be excited about. And plenty to talk about! Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.sweari...

This week we talk about the outfield of the Pirates, how to manage playing time for all these young players, Bryan Reynolds in June, Oneil Cruz, and more! Is this all Shelton's fault? Does it really matter to the players? And we talk about why we think Oneil Cruz is coming THIS WEEK! It is time! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball...

The Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Los Angeles Dodgers. First sweep by the Pirates since August 27, 2020. First time the Pirates have swept the Dodgers IN L.A. since the year 2000. Let's talk the Dodgers series, the Arizona series, and the continuing wave of young players for the Bucs. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https:/...

Ke'Bryan Hayes hit his first HR of the season in San Diego! Series win vs Colorado Rockies. 3 good starts against the Padres! Cal Mitchell and Yerry De Los Santos debut time! A ton of guys getting hurt! A lot to unpack here. Do you bunt in 2022? Let's hang out!  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swear...

Pirates had THREE national broadcasts this week. And none of them were necessarily easy to watch for everyone. We'll get into the national broadcasts and have a chat about the defensive woes of this team. While we're at it... we make a case for wanting something new to watch already. Are we too early? Maybe... but after a 1-5 week and an 18-4 loss, there's bound to be some moody conver...

THE PIRATES WON A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME WITHOUT GETTING A SINGLE HIT! They also swept the Dodgers earlier this week AND made a TON of roster moves. We break down the week that was, Jose Quintana, Mitch Keller, and all. Let's talk more about the roster turnover we've seen, and are about to see the rest of this year. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober  Check out Swearingen Bat Company!...

Starters still don't have a win. And we just lost a series to the struggling Reds. Roberto Perez is injured. For a while, too. And we just lost a series to the struggling Reds. This is bad. So, we're mad. But either way.. LET'S GO BUCS! Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenba...

Mitch Keller sure looks better this season, but as far as results, we're getting a mixed bag, still. We're still waiting for consistency and several good results in a row. Also, SP's can't buy a win; set an MLB record. And Saturday night will certainly go down as the best game in April 22. Unfortunately, in the midst of a 1-5 week. Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a baseball game by 21. -- But still take 3 out of 4 in the series. I don't know about you... but I'd take that trade off every single time it's offered. Because now who cares about that game.  We're also going to break down some pitching rollercoasters.  Join the discussion! Leave a comment! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Com...

What's with these first innings? In order to have the most comeback wins, the Pirates might be trying to start every game from behind. Ok Ok... but it seems that way. This week, we're also taking a LOOK at how many strikes the Bucs' hitters are taking a look at. And we're still in overreaction season, so let's overreact... and LETS GO BUCS! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Ch...

Welcome to the 2022 MLB Season! Ke'Bryan Hayes has agreed to an 8-year extension for $70M! He's a Pirate for a LONG time! We'll break down the first 3 games and chat about what we like and don't like. Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingenbats Advertising Inquiries: https:...

It's almost opening day! This week we break down what we saw this spring and make our calls on some 2022 predictions. Let's talk Buccos! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy