Bucco Bantr

Bench Bantr is officially LIVE from PNC Park 🎤 Our brand new series takes you inside the dugout with players and coaches from the Pittsburgh Pirates — and we’re kicking things off with Bucco Bantr legend Isaac Mattson. We talk about Isaac’s workload this season, how he stays locked in for big moments, the proper way to hoist a cone, and his thoughts on this 2026 Pirates squad. This is access you...

We’re Dahn on the Farm with Pirates prospect Eddie Rynders! ⚾️ Coming out of the prep scene in Wisconsin, Eddie takes us through his journey from high school ball to the professional ranks. He talks about the transition to pro baseball, the biggest adjustments he’s had to make early on, and what it’s like developing inside the Pirates system. From draft day emotions to life in the minors, this is...

Episode 327 of Bucco Bantr — the Pirates take 2 of 3 from the Tampa Bay Rays and we were at PNC Park for all of it. Friday night brought the debut of the new City Connect uniforms and the Bucs showed out against Tampa Bay. After battling through rain delays on Saturday, we wrapped up the weekend on Sunday as the Pirates secured the series win. We break down everything from the starting pitching pe...

The Alex Stumpf Show is LIVE from PNC Park as we break down the Pirates’ series split with the Washington Nationals and what went wrong down the stretch. The bullpen continues to be a major storyline—can they bounce back before it costs more games? We also dive into Marcell Ozuna heating up at the plate, the dominance of this Pirates pitching staff, and what it all means heading into a crucial ser...

The Pirates return home and come away with a split in a four-game set against the Nationals—but it didn’t come without some frustrations. In this live episode, we break down what went wrong in the two losses, including ongoing bullpen concerns, costly defensive miscues, and where things need to tighten up moving forward. We also shift our focus to a compelling weekend matchup against the Rays. Wit...

Scott sits dahn with Pirates third base prospect Murf Gray for an awesome conversation about his journey to pro ball and what it’s been like adjusting to life in the Pirates system. From the grind of getting drafted to developing at the next level, Murf gives a real look into what it takes to chase the dream. Murf is the absolute man—easy to root for and someone Pirates fans should definitely keep...

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into Chicago and take 2 of 3 from the Chicago Cubs—not always pretty, but a series win is a series win. Scott and Adam break it all down: The bullpen continues to walk a tightrope—late innings getting a little too interesting and raising real questions about roles moving forward Oneil Cruz is starting to heat up in a big way, showing signs of the breakout Pirates fans h...

If you didn't catch our LIVE stream this weekend or get the opportunity to stop by Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange in the Strip District to ask questions, tune in to the audio of our live show here. We discuss the latest Pirates news and answer fan questions on the start to the season. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/x7R5CKnX9 Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=86162...

The Bantr crew is LIVE as we break down a tough series loss at home to the  San Diego Padres  and what went wrong for the Pirates. We dive into key moments from the series, standout performances (and struggles), and what this means moving forward before shifting our focus to a big road test at  Wrigley Field  against the  Chicago Cubs . Plus, we hit on all the major storylines surrounding the team...

🎙️ EPISODE 320 – DAHN ON THE FARM 🌾 We’re back with another “Dahn on the Farm” segment on Bucco Bantr, and this one is a must-listen for prospect lovers. We sit down with Gavin Adams to talk all things development, adversity, and the grind to the big leagues within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Gavin opens up about his journey to pro ball, battling through injury, and the adjustments he’s...

What a weekend at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t just live up to the hype—they DOMINATED, completing a huge sweep over the Baltimore Orioles in front of an electric home crowd. We break down all THREE games, the biggest moments, and how this team is starting to find its identity early in the season. From clutch hits to dominant pitching, this series had everything. 🚨 Plus: Full recap of...

Episode 318 is an extremely special Bucco Bantr exclusive as Pirates greats Jason Kendall and Brian Giles join the show to reflect on their careers in Pittsburgh and break down how the game has evolved today. If you watched Kendall and Giles in the late 90s and early 2000s, you remember the style—they played the game the way Pittsburgh fans love: relentless, gritty, and all-out every single inning...

Episode 317 of Bucco Bantr brings a fresh twist as we officially relaunch The Alex Stumpf Show—now from PNC Park every home weekend! We’re joined on the field by Alex Stumpf to break down all things Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. We dive into Alex’s first impressions of top prospect Konnor Griffin and his highly anticipated debut, what it means for the future of the organization, and how he fits int...

The Bantr Bag is BACK 🔥 and we’re joined once again by Jim Stamm for a LIVE episode breaking down a HUGE week in Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. We dive into the highly anticipated promotion of Konnor Griffin and what it means for the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates— is this the spark the organization has been waiting for? 👀 Plus, we preview the electric Home Opening series at PNC Park, discuss st...

Episode 315 of Bucco Bantr is here, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to build serious momentum early in the 2026 MLB season. The Bucs take 2 out of 3 on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, powered by a huge offensive showing from Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz, who continue to lead the charge at the plate. The power surge was backed up by dominant starting pitching, as the rotation set the...

Episode 314 of Bucco Bantr is here and we’re back Dahn on the Farm with Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Michael Walsh 🔥 If you’re a true pitching nerd, this is a must-listen. Walsh dives deep into his process on the mound, his day-to-day routine as a professional pitcher, and the mindset it takes to succeed in the Pirates farm system. From his journey at Yale to getting drafted by Pittsburgh...

Episode 313 of Bucco Bantr is here! We break down the Pirates series vs the New York Mets as Pittsburgh drops 2 of 3, but there are still plenty of positives to take away. The new additions are already making an impact — Brandon Lowe is off to a scorching start with 3 home runs in the first 3 games, and Ryan O’Hearn is producing exactly as advertised at the plate. On the pitching side, it was a mi...

If you didn't catch our LIVE stream this weekend or get the opportunity to stop by Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange in the Strip District to ask questions, tune in to the audio of our live show here. We discuss the latest Pirates news and answer fan questions on the start to the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates Opening Day didn’t go as planned. We break it ALL down on this LIVE postgame show after the Pittsburgh Pirates fall 11-7 to the New York Mets on the road. Paul Skenes struggled to find his rhythm and couldn’t escape the first inning, putting the Pirates in an early hole. We discuss what went wrong, if there’s cause for concern, and what it means moving forward. Defensively, Oneil Cruz had...

We’re joined by Dan Zangrilli of 93.7 The Fan for a full breakdown of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season. From key offseason and spring roster decisions to big-picture expectations, Dan gives his insight on where this team stands heading into Opening Day. We dive into the Pirates’ latest roster moves, including the decision to send top prospect Konnor Griffin to Triple-A, what it means for the inf...

Episode 309 | Bucco Bantr 🎙️ We’re back Dahn on the Farm with Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo. Before Solo joins the show, Adam and Scott break down recent minor league roster moves and highlight a few players we’re locked in on heading into the season. Then Solo hops on to talk about: His experience in spring training Preparing for a BIG bounce-back year in 2026 His journey to pro ball...

🚨 EPISODE 308: NL Central Breakdown 🚨 We’re diving deep into the entire NL Central ahead of the 2026 season. From offseason moves to roster construction, we break down how every team stacks up—and where the Pirates fit in the race. Did the Pirates do enough this offseason to close the gap and push toward the top of the division? 👀 We compare them head-to-head with the rest of the Central and gi...

Opening Day is almost here, and the final roster moves are in 👀 We break down what it means for the Pirates after Konnor Griffin is sent to Triple-A Indy and how the left side of the infield will shake out. Jared Triolo looks set to take over at shortstop, with Nick Gonzales and Nick Yorke expected to handle duties at the hot corner. We also dive into Billy Cook making the squad, bringing valuabl...

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising (but maybe not shocking) decision—and we’re breaking it all down LIVE. In this episode of  Bucco Bantr , we react in real time to the news that top prospect Konnor Griffin will not be on the Opening Day roster. What went into the decision? Was it service time manipulation, development-focused, or simply a numbers game? We dive into Griffin’s spring performa...

On this episode of Bucco Bantr, we’re joined by Aram Leighton, co-founder of Just Baseball, to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Breakout roster. Aram brings elite insight as we dive into one of the most exciting prospect groups in baseball, headlined by the #1 overall prospect, Konnor Griffin. We discuss what makes Griffin so special, how he projects at the next level, and why Pirates fans...