Bridge to Buctober: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Golden At-Bat is upon us, right? Or is it? This new rule conversation is sweeping the baseball and sports world. If we didn't speak our piece into this, I think our listeners would be upset. Just a few days after talking about rules, here we are again. Maybe a good thing we talked earlier this week. Diamonds are forever, Gold is for once per game. Join the discussion. https://linktr.ee/bri...

The off-season is the time of year where a lot of things change. Players change. Hope changes. Coaches sometimes change. Front offices. This year, cities and ballparks. And then there are rule changes. And we've seen a lot of those in recent years. Let's look back at this game and rapid pace at which things change. Whether it's good or bad, it's inevitable. There are more to come,...

It's Thanksgiving. We're here and ready to talk some baseball. We'll share some things we're thankful for (I think). We'll react to the Dodgers and the Blake Snell deal, too.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pirates non-tender Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton. No announcement on David Bednar's offer and/or whether he has accepted. Let's talk about it. Also, do the Pirates make a push for Roki or is this too big of a risk by a not so risky front office/ownership? We'll talk about why. It's Thanksgiving week. Hope you have a great week! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober...

Friday is the Non-Tender Deadline. Every player must have a contract tendered or they become a free agent. We will talk about non-tender candidates. BBWAA Awards have all been presented this week. Paul Skenes wins Rookie of the Year and 3rd place in Cy Young voting. Let's talk Buccos! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Paul Skenes goes for Rookie of the Year and Cy Young this week! Of course, we're talking about the baseball card stuff! This is bonkers. Are you taking the Pirates deal or is there more to make off that card? Did you buy a pack of cards? Let's talk baseball. Programming note: Going live Monday at 6pm on YouTube with Bucco Bantr and Jim Rosati (from NS9) for the Rookie of the Year announcem...

Matt Hague has been named the new Pirates hitting coach. We were also surprised with the addition of Brent Strom as an assistant pitching coach. Did any Pirates take home an award this week? Skenes gets a top 3 finish in the Cy Young award, too! Let's talk about it all! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober http://steelcitypirates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Award season continues. Let's talk about silence. Overall, it appears MLB is somewhat quiet right now. Let's talk about an alternate approach this offseason. One that might have slipped through our thought process. One that will probably not be exciting. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Read my piece on this topic on Steel City Pirates http://steelcitypirates.com/2024/11/10/is-gm-ben-che...

Bryan Reynolds a finalist for a Silver Slugger Award. Another award went out this week. Paul Skenes Rookie of the Year by another outlet this week. Let's talk about that and a flurry of free agent stuff. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Late night Buc'n tonight! Free agents are able to talk to all 30 teams Monday at 5pm. Will the Pirates spend the offseason being linked or will Ben and company actually put something in ink this winter? Gold Glove Awards were announced tonight, and well. Jared Triolo got one! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

It's Halloween n'at. The World Series is over; the Los Angeles Dodgers are your champions. How did the series stack up this year? Did it live up to the hype? The offseason is OFFICIALLY underway - and there is already movement! What does this offseason have in store for the Pirates? Is the pressure on GMBC and company?  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Uncle Jake is back! Player's Choice Awards have been announced. Here we are again in the middle of the Rookie of the Year conversation around Paul Skenes and Jackson Merrill. Let's talk about this award and what it means. Also, the World Series drama has been as we hoped. It's living up to the big expectations. We'll talk about what we've seen so far and what we are looking for...

The World Series starts tomorrow! The Pirates have hired someone... what do we think about it? Let us know what you think! Let's make a World Series pick n'at.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Checking into first base tonight. Yankees are going to the World Series, Dodgers trying to get there. This is our last positional check in of the offseason. The World Series starts this Friday! I also spend some time on the MLB system and how this season, in a vacuum, is an example of competitive balance, sort of, failing. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Jared Triolo named finalist for Utility Man Gold Glove. Let's talk about if he has a chance to win it, and is this important to this team at all? I'll check into Designated Hitter, as well. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gary Morgan joins the show to sit in for Jake. It has been 64 years since Mazeroski hit the biggest HR in baseball history. We will talk some postseason, as the championship series starts tonight. We also check into possibly the most critical position group on the team: the bullpen. From strength to weakness, what happened? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

What can be done? Will the team be sold? Does anyone even listen? Is this Minnesota? Anyway, we'll also talk about the postseason games, teams, and format. We check into first base. Also, prayers for Bradenton and the rest of Florida.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back to positional check ins tonight; talking second base. We'll probably talk a little postseason and, obviously, continue talking about the preparation for the upcoming offseason. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are going over our end of season awards n'at. And we will talk about the press conference and coaching changes. Should be a fun one!  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2024 MLB Regular Season is over. We will talk about the Pirates season, including Skenes' rookie season. We'll also take a look at the postseason outlook. We will talk about Mike Burrows' debut, as well. And well... who knows what news will break between the end of the game and before we go live. Last, we will check into shortstop, as well.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Adver...

The boys are in Pittsburgh for the last two home games of the 2024 season. Our positional check in this episode is third base. And we talk the Tellez DFA, of course. All while talking around PNC Park Wednesday night. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

... perhaps I spoke too soon, but now surely...." Bidwell, right before getting shot. (Almost Heroes, 1998) After a poor series in St Louis, Mitch Keller and Jared Jones are ineffective to kick off the weekend in Cincinnati. We will talk about Oneil Cruz joining the 20/20 club and take a look at 'where we stand' on Corner OF.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: h...

Poor series in St Louis. All the usual suspects. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day! We're talking Nick Yorke's first look. And today we'll take a look at the center field position and where we stand there. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Royals come into town and show why they currently hold a playoff spot. Bucs grab a win on Clemente Day. We're talking catching options tonight. Just 13 games left, guys. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

See what I did there? BROOMS?  We're talking Ben Cherington's comments about the team, coaching staff, and Derek Shelton. We're talking Paul Skenes and his Rookie of the Year case. And we'll do our first of 6 shows talking about preparing for the offseason. Tonight, we're talking Starting Pitching. In order to act, you must first prepare! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Adve...