Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

We are talking all about the fastball today. 100 mph is way more common than you might think. How did Paul Skenes change his approach to 100mph this season? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's take a look at where we are and begin to start a wishlist for 2026! What do the Pirates need to address, moving forward? And will Andrew McCutchen be a part of it? Our thoughts on the matter. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They made initial decisions on coaches? Is that it? Nothing else? Why silence now? Let's talk about it. And I gotta talk a little bit about the postseason. But mostly Don Kelly and his staff. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They're all back. No changes? How? What? Oh wait... you let Oscar Marin go? There's a lot of questions. I'm going to try and navigate this. I'm sure I'm wrong.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The season is over. Pirates finish 71-91. We have a lot to say. It's time to go over preseason predictions and recap the season. Giving out 2025 Awards.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the last weekend of the season. Bittersweet for the Bucs. However, for the baseball fan in me.. it should be a crazy weekend! Let's talk about it! Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2025 Cy Young Award is LOCKED IN for Paul Skenes. Bucs outlast the Reds in extras. And let's talk about Oneil Cruz so you can comment on this show and tell me how crazy I am. Let's go Bucs https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ABS Challenge System is coming in 2026! Let's talk ALL about it. Hunter Barco debuts! Bucs win! Forcing the Reds to earn it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 400!! Konnor Griffin MiLB Player of the Year! Hunter Barco is getting the call to the show! Anyone else? What to expect in the Reds series! Let's go! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs lead the MLB in shutouts. The pitchers and the hitters. 2 more pitching shutouts this weekend. The MLB postseason is shaping up, but not without a dramatic finish to the regular season. Also, how hot is Cherington's seat and is Don Kelly the right guy, as well? Let's talk about it https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day. Bucs square off against the A's. Clayton Kershaw is retiring. Altoona is in a postseason win or go home game. And it's FRIDAY! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Johan Oviedo started off really bad... then by the end of the 5th inning, I kind of thought it was a good enough start. After the game, he revealed something that I thought was important. Let's talk about it. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The last home Skenesday was unspecial. Fatigue getting the best of the eventual Cy Young Award winner. And Rafael Flores has been called up. Let's talk about the player and rant a little. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs lose on Roberto Clemente Day. I'm going to vent about the effort I saw. Then we're going to talk about Clemente's legacy. All things around Roberto today. Hope you enjoy it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bubba has a stellar start this weekend, but the Bucs lose the series on the road. Let's talk about the right side of the infield, losing streaks, and more.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Hullihen joins the show to talk rosters and about his new MLB Spreadsheets site. Check out his site for the most up to date information for Pirates payroll and roster data. Link below! https://www.patreon.com/EthanHullihen https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No... no one broke a record, I'm saying this offense is like a broken record. It just keeps repeating itself over and over again. Let's talk Skenes and Boston? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs lose in extras, but the pitching was still a good story! Let's talk about it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

80 Losses, so far. Going in the wrong direction. How strong can the Pirates finish this season? First up, Baltimore.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bubba Chandler's first start, a Brewers sweep, and more! The season is winding down https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates sweep the Dodgers! They continue to play good baseball. Let's talk Paul Skenes and preview the weekend n'at.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bucs shut out the Dodgers to take the series. Going for the sweep tonight! Let's talk pitching again! Because why not? They're good! Excuse my voice. We'll get it back. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2026 MLB Schedule has been released. We take some time to break down some of the interesting things about the Bucs path in this one. We will also talk about bullpens options internally to carry over from 25 to 26. Pre-recorded show this week for the live folks. Sorry.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Braxton Ashcraft with another great start. Just one out from his first quality start. Talk about his numbers and look forward to the weekend. Have a great day! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bubba Chandler was once again fantastic in this one. The Pirates win 2-1, to take a 2-1 series lead. And clinch the season series against St Louis. Let's talk Bubba.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy