Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Josh and Jake talk about Derek Shelton's use of different lineups day in and day out, while comparing it to the rest of the league. Also, getting into the idea of "punting" in baseball, what it means and whether or not it defines what the Pirates are doing. Which leads us into a conversation about payroll and spending money! You don't want to miss this one! We also draft our OF and...

Roster is pretty much set for the Pirates. Now what? What do we think of the upcoming 2023 season? Well, there's still Spring Training to answer a lot of questions, but let's get into some of those questions. Also this week, we will have the first of three draft style conversations about the best Buccos since 1990. Starting this week with pitching. Who you got?  https://linktr.ee/bridgetob...

This week, we try our hand at projecting the roster PRE-Spring Training. Note: this was recorded on Friday before Andujar was DFA'd, so we're already wrong. We also make our Hall of Fame Ballots for this year's class. Recording in the same room again, come hang out with us! Connect with us and give us your projections and hall of fame ballots! We'd love to hear/see them! Some more...

Andrew McCutchen is BACK! Welcome home, Cutch! Jason Mackey joins us this week to talk about McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, and so much more. Including some good stuff about the pitching staff for the Pirates this season.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

This is our 100th episode! Thanks to our listeners for coming back every week! We appreciate you! Let's talk starting pitching depth, catchers, the Pirates timeline, and - yes - even a little Bryan Reynolds. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year! Rich Hill is a Bucco! Let's take a look at the '23 roster where it stands now and heading into the new year. Are we better than '22? Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Merry Christmas, yinz guys! More offseason chatter this week. And also, let's try and be positive about some things this week. After all, it's Christmas! Recorded this on the morning of Christmas Eve.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our Guy Vinny. Austin Hedges. Connor Joe.  Recorded at Swearingen Bat Co., Josh and Jake in person this week and talking about this week. Getting to do so together is a good time. Merry Christmas, guys! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Winter Meetings are over... and the Pirates were quiet in free agency, but that's not all that happens at the Winter Meetings. 3 new players, the #1 overall draft pick in '23, and so much more in this episode. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober  MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade from the Pirates. While we assume extension talks were ongoing, it seems the progress has come to a complete stop. We break down our mess of thoughts about the whole situation and probably sound as confused as you are about it. Bear with us as we continue to process what could have happened to change the direction. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! http...

Bucs sign Carlos Santana this week! Have now acquired TWO major league first baseman. Are we satisfied with the position, now?  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Newman traded to the Reds, Rule 5 Decisions, and Non-tender deadline. So much to talk about this week! Let's talk Bucco baseball! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pirates trade for their 2023 first baseman, Ji-Man Choi. The first wave of roster moves have been made. And Bryan Reynolds is back in the trade news... this time the buzz is coming from the wrong place. Come hang out, let's talk about it! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

The Houston Astros are World Series Champions! Other than for "baseball" -- why does this matter to Pirates fans? Josh breaks down some thoughts on a timeline mismatch and more. Then Jake joins in via phone call this week to talk about an overview of what's to come this offseason. There will be plenty of more to come every week! It's the offseason guys! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobu...

Happy Halloween, I guess? This week we are talking about Bryan Reynolds 2022 season and his chances at the Silver Slugger Award! Let's talk World Series, as well! Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ke'Bryan Hayes is a Gold Glove Finalist for 2022. Does he really have what it takes to take the Gold Glove away from Nolan Arenado? But Arenado has won this award every single year of his career! Is it time? We break it down and talk about this crazy postseason! Philly vs Houston in the World Series! THIS FRIDAY! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.co...

This week Jake is back! And we're talking about Cherington's comments this week. We also talk about who we think are prime candidates to be extended this offseason. (Not who we think will, but we talk about who should) Also, starting to talk possible lineup options to find out the real positional needs. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Adve...

Our 2022 Season Recap episode. Jake was unable to make this week, but we got our friend Jim Stamm from the Pirates Fan Forum podcast to join in on the fun! Recapping a 100-loss season has never been more interesting.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober MERCH! https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.com Check out Swearingen Bat Company! https://www.swearingenbaseball.com https://twitter.com/swearingen...

Only 3 more games left in the Pirates 2022 season. We talk about Ji-Hwan Bae, Miguel Andujar, Michael Chavis, and more. Come hang out! 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:/...

This week is all about pitching! From the messy bullpen to the future starters! Let's talk Bucs hurlers! 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

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...