Bucs In The Basement

Craig welcomes back Scott Jackson (aka @PirateTakes) to discuss Oneil Being Moved To The Outfield, The Worst Loss Of My Lifetime, Where To Place The Blame, Shelton Being On The Hot Seat, Continuous Bullpen Blowups, The Remaining Holes In The Lineup, And So Much More!  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar eve...

Craig is joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB Pipeline to discuss the state of Pirates Farm System: including the organization slipping in recent rankings, the fact that not every system is created or graded equally, the effect of promotions, acquiring guys with high ceilings and potentially low floors, the lack of hitting depth, their emergence as a pitching factory and the difference between drafted...

Craig welcomes back Jason Mackey-Columnist from the Post-Gazette-to discuss the Ke'Bryan Hayes injury, his recent article on Bob Nutting, Oneil Cruz's future at shortstop, Bryan Reynolds' struggles in the outfield and the possibility of Paul Skenes being shut down before the end of the season.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the...

Craig is joined once again by Jack McMullen from the Indianapolis Indians and Just Baseball Media to discuss the Billy McKinney promotion, the likelihood of MLB time for Nick Yorke, Billy Cook or Henry Davis, and the dominance of Bubba Chandler and Thomas Harrington. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburg...

Craig is joined once again by former Pirates player and current analyst for SportsNet Pittsburgh, John "Rock" Wehner, to help him talk through his current frustrations with the team.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fa...

Craig is joined by Eric Garfield (@Eric_Birdland) to discuss the FCL Pirates Season-including player profiles and performances-some guys that have been doing good things in Bradenton and of course Billy Cook-who the Pirates acquired from the O's at the Trade Deadline.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; espec...

Craig is joined by fellow Pirates Fan Chris George (@CRGWVU1) to talk about Shelton's lineup construction, dealing with potential problems in the bullpen, what the team needs to do moving forward to get themselves back in contention, and whether or not it might be time to call up some young kids to provide a sparkplug to the roster.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Ba...

Craig sits down to record a solo show to vent his current frustrations with the Pirates; including holes in the lineup, not addressing the biggest void on the roster during the trade deadline and not really having the reinforcements to make any major improvements.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every...

Craig is joined by Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes) to talk about the trade deadline, improving the team for 2024 and beyond, enjoying the ride, and how each loss hurts more or a win gets us so excited because the Pirates are actually competing.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk...

Craig is joined by JT Toth from Draft Nation to discuss their updated Top 15 Prospect List for the Pirates, the abundance of pitchers in the farm system, and the trade capital that Ben Cherington has accumulated during his time as General Manager. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball F...

Craig is joined by Brian Carothers-Yinzer In Chief-from OneBurgh to have a fun Pirates discussion; because that is what baseball is all about. During this episode the boys banter about the upcoming trade deadline, their team in the national spotlight and get to the heart of some very difficult questions with only one-word answers. #LetsGoBucs  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In The Basemen...

Craig is joined by @JoeDoyleMiLB from @FSS_PLUS to highlight some of the players that the Pirates selected in the 2024 MLB Draft and attempt to identify who might be this year's diamond in the rough. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System....

Craig and Chris talk about where the Pirates stand at this point during the season-which is right where they said they would be, how they can improve in the short term and potentially the long term, where the most glaring holes are at in the line-up, and how the Pirates compare to other rebuilds around MLB.  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store  to support great smal...

Craig is joined by JT Toth-no relation-from Draft Nation to discuss the conflicting reports coming out of 115 Federal Street, whether or not the Pirates will be buyers and/or sellers, final draft preparations and if the team is a serious contender for a wild card berth. #LetsGoBucs  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-...

Craig welcomes back John "Rock" Wehner-former Pirates Player and current color analyst for SportsNet Pittsburgh-to discuss the teams consistently inconsistent performances, how they can improve, the difficulties they have faced throughout the season, and making a push for the wild card.  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store  to support great small businesses vouched...

Craig takes a look at the possible trade capital that the Pirates have in their Minor League System, and what kind of return they could receive if they chose to move some of it.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans...

Craig is joined by Joe Doyle from the New Balance Future Stars Series for the 4th-or 5th-year in a row to break down the Pirates choices at the 9th overall pick; as well as discuss who could be available at #37, why this class is so college bat heavy, some of the Pirates past draft classes, and what might be going on with the actual college bats this season. #LetsGoBucs Bought to you by VOUCH. Vis...

Craig recaps comments made by both Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington concerning the trade scene before bringing on James Fox from Future Sox and Ely Sussman from Fish On First to discuss some of the trade proposals that have been floating around on the internet recently involving their two teams-the White Sox and the Marlins-and your Pittsburgh Pirates. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In The...

Craig is joined by @jack_mcmullen11 from @JustBB_Media and the @IndyIndians to discuss some possible reinforcements for the Pirates, early season player promotions and prospects that could make their way up from Altoona. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes...

Craig is joined by local author David Finoli-and owner of 21-66 Books-to discuss the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates, including where Cutch ranks among the all-time greats; before reminiscing about some of the best moments in Pittsburgh sports history, from a personal point of view.   Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store  to support great small businesses vou...

Craig is joined by Ethan Fisher @efisher330-Co-Editor and Site Expert for Rumbunter-to discuss the polar opposite performances we have seen from the Pirates at times, the fact that they are still hovering around .500, the effect that injuries have had on the team thus far this season, how the team can improve and the areas they could and/or should add.  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Bucs In T...

Craig is joined by Jon Mozes (@spelledwithaZ)-Broadcaster from the @Altoona Curve to discuss the team's early season struggles, some prospects that have performed well so far and those that haven't, possible reinforcements on the way from Greensboro and a prospect that could be on the cusp of a breakout. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Ba...

Craig welcomes Greensboro Grasshopper Broadcaster, Andy Durham back to the show to talk about how the first few months of the season have gone for the Pirates High A Ball Club; including players that have performed well, some that have struggled at times, how they stack up against the rest of the Sally League and who could be in line for a promotion.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for...

Craig is joined by Jason Mackey-Sports Columnist from the Post Gazette-to talk through some of the main points of discussion, coming from Pirates Fans and some members of the Pittsburgh Media; including the rallying cries of Urgency and Year 5, issues with the offense, comments made by Ben Cherington, and the rotation being set up perfectly for the playoffs.  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the  Buc...

Craig is joined by Thomas Zinzarella (@zinz21) from the Bradenton Marauders (@The_ Marauders) to discuss the team's slow start followed by a turnaround in May, pitchers and position players that have impressed, players working towards a promotion, reinforcements that could be on the way from the FCL and a few guys that could be on the cusp of breaking out. #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth previously c...