Bucs On Deck Podcast

Jared Jones had a perfect game going, and they removed him after six innings and 77 pitches. I'll go over the Pirates' decision and then what worked so well for Jones that night. Then, while recapping at the minor league games on Wednesday, I discuss a pair of hitters who are remaining hot for their respective teams. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the Pittsburgh Pirate...

Ryan O'Hearn had a historic night for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting three home runs and driving in 10 runs. I got over his fantastic game, as well as Paul Skenes picking up his first win since May. That, plus a minor league rundown with a spotlight on Bradenton catcher Richard Ramirez and his strong start to July. Check out the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the Pittsburgh Pirates. b...

It was another week where a Greensboro hitter put up big offensive numbers. Sammy Stafura was named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week, and I break down his week. Who were some of the other top performers from the previous week in the Pirates' system? I go over all of that as well as a rundown on the top 10 prospects in the Pirates system. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily...

The Pittsburgh Pirates took two out of three this weekend against the Nationals, finishing with a winning record during their road trip. I talk about the games over the weekend and what stood out. Then I talk about Edward Florentino, how he's slowly starting to piece things together, and how his potential profile is changing right now. Finally, I preview the upcoming week with the draft on Sunday....

The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to come away with a 6-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, earning a series split on the road. Jared Jones made his seventh start since coming off the injured list, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six batters. Carmen Mlodzinski came in and pitched three shutout innings, picking up his fifth win of the season. That gave...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lose another Paul Skenes start. Although he got some rough defense behind him, Skenes didn't do himself any favors and ended up allowing eight runs (seven earned). I discuss his start and what might come next. Then I shift to the minors, where there was a notable injury in a game, and the Futures Game roster was announced, with two Pirates players included. Subscribe to the...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost the second of four to the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-0. Although the box score won't look pretty, I talk about why this was another step forward for Bubba Chandler. I also give out the Player of the Month honors as the calendar turns over to July. Plus a minor league rundown with plenty of offense throughout the rest of the system. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack t...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, with the long ball playing a big part in that. Esmerlyn Valdez had a huge weekend for the Pirates, homering in all three games. I talk about him, plus Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and the bullpen, yet again. Then I wrap up the minor league side of things, including a pair of power arms that made their Low...

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up the first half of their 2026 season with a win against the Seattle Mariners. What has stood out so far, and what to watch for the rest of the season? I have all of that covered in the latest episode. Plus, we recap the minor league games, and the midseason update is up over at Bucs on Deck! Check out our top 30 prospects in the Pirates' system now! Get 30% off a y...

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up a big win over the Seattle Mariners, 11-1, and now go for a series win in what will wrap up the first half of the season. Esmerlyn Valdez, who hasn't played much of late, stepped up and picked up a pair of hits after entering the game for Spencer Horwitz. It was a costly day for the organization, as multiple key players left their respective games with injuries. We...

Mitch Keller pitched well but it wasn't enough for the Pirates, as the offense managed just two runs while losing to the Mariners. Endy Rodriguez is off to a strong start, hitting another double, how much of this is legitimate? Or is regression in his future? I break it down here. Also, I go over a couple of pitching promotions, Jack Anker and Irwin Ramirez. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack...

In our latest Farm Report episode, we look at the previous week's top performers in the Pirates' system. From Reinold Navarro to Keiner Delgado and Seth Hernandez, I discuss the best performances from the previous week. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the Pirates' organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe Also, check out the YouTube channel for daily videos. www.y...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to avoid the sweep at the hands of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, winning 8-6. I recap that game, plus the rest of the weekend for the Pirates. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. bucsondeck.subscribe.com/subscribe Also, check out the YouTube channel for daily videos on Pirates. www.youtube.com/@...

I recap the Pirates' series win against the Athletics. Should we be worried about Jared Jones? Is Dennis Santana turning a corner? I break it all down and give a brief preview of the upcoming series in Colorado. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe Also, check out the YouTube channel for daily vide...

Levi Sterling has been rolling for the Bradenton Marauders. I go over his recent success and preview my feature article on him, which goes live at Bucs on Deck today. Also, I talk about Yordany De Los Santos and the start of his season. Has he turned a corner in his development, and what type of profile are we looking at? Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pitts...

Reinold Navarro was fantastic for the Bradenton Marauders on Tuesday, striking out seven over five innings pitched. I go over his season and what makes him such an electric prospect to watch. I also discuss some of the standouts in the Florida Complex League this year for the Pirates, including Johan De Los Santos, plus a more under-the-radar player to watch. Finally, I talk about Easton Carmichae...

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their homestand with a losing 2-4 record after dropping their game on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Paul Skenes hasn't won a game in over a month, although he struck out 10 batters over six innings this past time up. I take a look at the upcoming road trip and run down the minor league games on Sunday and the top performers from the previous week. Subscribe to th...

The Pirates win to even their series against the Marlins and go for a series win on Sunday with Paul Skenes on the mound. Down in the minors, could Derek Diamond be an option out of the bullpen for the Pirates in the majors? Plus, Duce Gourson is heating up, Jack Anker strikes out 10, and Tony Blanco Jr. hits a walk-off home run for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substa...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost again as the bullpen struggled, again. Plus, Antwone Kelly makes his major league debut. What can we expect from him? Khristian Curtis makes his Triple-A debut and dominates. Could we see him in the majors this year? Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe Also, check out t...

Mitch Keller's struggles continue as the Pirates drop their series with the Dodgers. Rafael Flores had a big game in his first start of the season, and he wasn't the only catcher showing big power in the upper levels on Thursday. Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck subscribe for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates' organization, from the major league team all the way down to rookie ball. bucs...

Tyler Callihan hits the first two home runs of his major league career, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth. The win stops a losing streak, although the injuries continue to mount as Oneil Cruz hits the IL and Endy Rodriguez leaves the game early. Plus a complete minor league rundown, including another home run from Termarr Johnson. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack fo...

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a fantastic start from Paul Skenes, but their bullpen imploded again, and they have now lost four in a row. There was plenty of roster shuffling going on throughout the system. I go over the notable movements and what to expect from some of the players on the move. Finally, I am in Greensboro! After missing Seth Hernandez while I was in Bradenton, I caught up and got a c...

The Pirates were swept by the Atlanta Braves on the road, what happened and where do they go from there? Plus, the Grasshoppers' offense exploded for over 30 runs this weekend, averaging 10 per game over the entire week, but still lost the series. I go over their performance on Sunday. Finally, the Pirates promoted a trio of players from Altoona to Indianapolis. I go over each player and what you...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game and are now in a position to get swept by the Braves. Brandon Lowe getting injured in the ninth inning is the biggest headline, but the rotation is also struggling during the road trip. Digging through the minors, I talk about Keiner Delgado, some high-upside arms in the FCL, and Wilton Guerrero Jr.'s continued success in the DSL. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck...

Mitch Keller had a rough May, and things didn't look too much better in his first start of June. I talk about Murf Gray and his three-hit night and the up-and-down season from Levi Sterling. Plus, a complete rundown from each affiliate during the previous night of action. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/su...