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Welcome to the very first episode of  Bantr Bag  — the LIVE mailbag series from  Bucco Bantr ! ⚾️ In this debut episode, we’re joined by  Jim Stamm  for his official Bucco Bantr debut, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board. We go LIVE to answer all your hard-hitting questions about the  Pittsburgh Pirates , diving into everything from the current roster and spring training takeaway...

EPISODE 303 of Bucco Bantr 🎙️ — Dahn On The Farm 🌾 We sit down with Pirates prospect Eddie King Jr. 🔥 to break down his journey to pro ball. From reliving the MLB Draft experience, to his standout time at Louisville ⚾, Eddie gives us a full look at what it takes to make the jump to the next level. We dive into: ✅ His draft day story ✅ Development at Louisville ✅ Adjusting to life in the Pira...

Episode 302 of Bucco Bantr! We break down the case for Jhostnyxon Garcia making the Opening Day roster after a huge spring training. Has the young outfielder done enough to force his way onto the Pittsburgh Pirates roster? We also dive into the Pirates’ crowded catching situation featuring Endy Rodriguez, Henry Davis, Rafael Flores Jr., and Joey Bart. Who gets the most playing time behind the plat...

Episode 301 of Dahn on the Farm presented by Bucco Bantr is here! We’re at Pirate City with Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospect Wyatt Sanford, and one thing is clear — Pirates fans are going to love the way he plays the game. Sanford, the Pirates #8 overall prospect, made a name for himself with an elite defensive glove coming out of high school. There’s also a special connection to the organizatio...

🚨  300 Episodes of Bucco Bantr!  🚨 In this milestone  300th episode , we recap our incredible trip to  Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida  and break down everything we saw around the organization during our time at camp. From the atmosphere around the clubhouse to the performances on the field, we share our biggest takeaways from being on the ground with the team. We also discuss the ...

Episode 299 of Bucco Bantr is here from Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida. We start the day at Pirate City where Jared Jones threw a live batting practice session as he continues to ramp back up after missing the 2025 season. Jones looked sharp and the velocity and command are starting to come back as he prepares for the year ahead. The star of the day though was Seth Hernandez. Scott...

Episode 298 of Bucco Bantr is live from Bradenton as we recap today’s Pirates vs Cardinals Spring Training matchup, a tight 3-2 loss with Mitch Keller getting the start on the mound. Keller looked sharp early as he continues to build toward the 2026 season. We also sat down with Pirates outfielder Billy Cook to talk about his development, his approach at the plate, and what he’s looking to prove t...

We’re LIVE from Pirate City in Bradenton for another weekly Dahn on the Farm episode! The vibes at the complex are high and there’s a lot to break down. We talk about what’s happening behind the scenes at minor league camp, how the guys are feeling as the season approaches, and what Pirates fans should expect from some of the top prospects in the system. 👀 Stay tuned until the end — shortstop pro...

The winning streak continues in Bradenton! The Pittsburgh Pirates make it SIX in a row after a strong showing in a World Baseball Classic exhibition matchup against Team Colombia. On today’s episode of Bucco Bantr: José Urquidy throws 3 scoreless innings and looks sharp on the mound Big-time swings from Konnor Griffin, Billy Cook, and Joe Mangum power the offense We sit down with newly acquired Pi...

We are officially LIVE in Bradenton for Spring Training and the vibes are HIGH 🔥 On Day 1, the Pittsburgh Pirates take down the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1, and the young Bucs are making serious noise. 💣 Yordnany De Los Santos and Javier Rivas both go deep to power the Pirates to victory. The youth movement is REAL — and it’s showing up early this spring. 🎙️ We also bring you exclusive interviews: Former...

We are officially LIVE from Bradenton for 2026 Spring Training and the vibes are ELITE. The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a 4-game win streak, and the young Bucs are absolutely rolling. Konnor Griffin the real deal? The 19-year-old phenom is tearing it up in spring training and making a serious case for the opening day roster. We break down what we’re seeing from Griffin and why Pirates fans shoul...

Spring Training is heating up and the vibes around the Pittsburgh Pirates are REAL 👀 On this episode of Bucco Bantr, we welcome José Negron of Pittsburgh DK Sports for his Bucco Bantr debut! We dive deep into everything happening down in Bradenton and what it means for the 2026 season. 🔥 What we cover in Episode 293: The overall vibe check at Pirates Spring Training How the lineup has looked thr...

Dahn On The Farm is BACK! 🚜⚾️ This week we sit down with Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Titus Dumitru to talk about his incredible journey to pro ball and why he believes the Pirates organization is the perfect fit for his development. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2024, Dumitru was acquired by Pittsburgh in 2025 in the trade that sent RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta. Now, he’...

The inaugural season has come to a close. JABO ends it's miracle run to the pennant, and custody of their children, with help from a disembodied voice in a cornfield, and finally find they aren't the same player they used to be thanks to a fast-talking Japanese woman and an alcoholic little league coach. Also, there might be a dead day in there. Let's wrap up 16 movies and get our popc...

Spring Training baseball is BACK and the vibes in Bradenton are DIFFERENT 👀🔥 In Episode 291 of Bucco Bantr, we break down all three spring training games as the Pittsburgh Pirates jump out to a 3-0 start — their first undefeated start through three games since 2019 spring training. We dive into: ⚾ The biggest takeaways from the opening weekend ⚾ The energy and atmosphere around Bradenton ⚾ Ou...

Just Baseball dropped its latest  Top 100 Prospect List , and we’re diving all the way in. On this episode, we break down which  Pittsburgh Pirates  prospects cracked the list, what their rankings really say about their development, and how they stack up against the rest of baseball’s elite farm talent. We also get into the  fringe names —the Pirates prospects who just missed the cut or are knocki...

We sat down with Pittsburgh Pirates 1B prospect Nick Cimillo for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Nick walks us through: The moment he got drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates His first call to big league camp this spring The toughest adjustments he had to make in pro ball How he’s developed into one of the organization’s most intriguing first base prospects W...

Adam and Chris get in the way back machine and travel to 1943- when women's sports were not respected, they barely had autonomy, and women were sexualized in the workplace. What a grim time it must have been. Follow the fictionalized tale of the very real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the Rockford Peaches as they learn to respect themselves, respect each other, and at one...

🚨 PIRATES SPRING TRAINING HEATS UP | Konnor Griffin Opening Day?! | Trade Targets Revealed 🚨 Episode 288 of Bucco Bantr is LOADED. We break down the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates spring training headlines, including Henry Davis’ swing adjustments and what they could mean for his 2026 breakout potential. Is this the version of Davis Pirates fans have been waiting for? Then we dive into the growing b...

🎙️ Pirates Pitching Prospect Owen Kellington Joins the Bucco Bantr Podcast ⚾🔥 In this episode of the Bucco Bantr Podcast, we sit down with Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Owen Kellington to talk about his incredible baseball journey, the grind of professional ball, and what it takes to chase the dream of becoming a Major League pitcher. Owen Kellington made history as the highest drafted pl...

Adam and Chris stay in 1994, but go from comedy to family friendly, wholesome, divine fun. In the remake of Angels in the Outfield and explore the age old question: Is it cheating if angels help you win 50+ games after the all star break? This movie handles some mature themes like loss, redemption, family, friendship, and smoking too many cigarettes. Get your arms flapping, grab your poncho, and g...

The Pirates made a splash by signing  Marcell Ozuna , and we’re breaking it all down LIVE. What does Ozuna bring to the middle of the lineup, and how does his addition change the overall offensive outlook for the team? In this episode, we dive into how the lineup shapes up with Ozuna in the mix, where he fits defensively and in the lineup, and how much pressure this takes off the young core. We al...

The Pirates offseason conversation is HEATING UP and we’ve got a ton to break down in this week’s episode! ⚾🔥 We start by recapping every Pirates player competing in the World Baseball Classic, including a fun wrinkle with Pirates catching coach Jordan Comadena joining Team USA as a bullpen catcher 🇺🇸 Then we dive into the international signing of Jhoendris Santos, and why the Pirates may have j...

Entrepreneur and sports content creator Frank Michael Smith joins Freezing Cold Takes to break down his journey from growing up in Pittsburgh making YouTube videos to building a sports media empire with over 3 million followers. Frank shares advice for aspiring creators, talks about his work with The Athletic, and dives into his new live sports trivia app, Solo Survivor, where fans can compete to...

🔥 Jaden Woods EXCLUSIVE Interview | From Georgia Commit to Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect 🔥 What does it take to go from a high school standout ➡️ University of Georgia commit ➡️ Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick? In this exclusive Bucco Bantr interview, we sit down with Jaden Woods to talk about his journey to professional baseball and the mindset that’s fueling his rise in the Pirates organization....