Pirates Fan Forum

This week Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan fly solo and talk about the Choi acquisition, roster cuts and where things go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan are joined by New York based Bucco fan Jeff Williamson for a look at who might be on the 40-man bubble both here and around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm are joined by California fan Rich Thompson as they talk about the World Series and free agency. It’s ok to dream, but your Bob Nutting earmuffs on and get in on the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm take Ben Cherington at his word and start to ask questions about just what his plan is, and what opportunity they might be wasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm welcome friend of the show, Mike DeCourcy back to talk a little Pirates baseball. Mike and the guys discuss the 1992 playoff series vs. the Braves and what's in store for the future of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm welcome former Pirates' catcher and current TV analyst, Michael McKenry to the show! 'The Fort' and the guys discuss the second losing season in as many years for Buccos and what the outlook is moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm get ready to wrap a bow on the frustrating 2022 season by looking at the silver lining (mostly) of things as they give out their awards for the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss what next season could look like for the Pirates and whether or not the front office will 'punt' on yet another season or if they'll actually pony up the money it'll take to build around the young core that's already assembled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm are joined byPirate Queen Banshee to discuss the current state of the Pirates. Where does the motivation come from to finish out the rest of the season? How different will next season's opening roster look from this team in September? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm are joined by Karen Soutar and Steve Frk from Jays on the Couch. Get caught up on all of your baseball talk with the duo from north of the border as the Pirates get ready to take on the Blue Jays this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Cherington has said that he's sticking with Derek Shelton, but after the last month or two of baseball, is that really what's in the Pirates' best interest? Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss this topic and everything else you need to know on this week's episode of Pirates Fan Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss the confusing roster decisions that seem to contradict playing the kids. How secure should Derek Shelton's job be after this season? This week's 'Call Your Shot' asks if the Pirates should offer lengthy extensions to relatively unproven rookies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss when the Pirates might start spending money. Does Ke'Bryan Hayes' contract give any indication of when the next contention window is? This week's 'Call Your Shot' asks if the Jacob Stallings trade will continue to haunt this roster next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm are joined by Yark to discuss the trade deadline and who may be getting dealt. This weeks 'Call Your Shot' asks about where the Pirates might end the season in the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss the 2022 MLB Draft and what may come of the prospects drafted. This weeks 'Call Your Shot' asks about the current format of the segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss Mitch Keller's new-found success with his two-seam fastball, and how the the team should move forward constructing their rotation. Plus this week's 'Call Your Shot' asks who out of the Pirates' bullpen is likely to get dealt at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss Derek Shelton's management of the bullpen and a look at the series split against the Yankees. Plus this week's 'Call Your Shot' asks who might be candidates to flip at the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss Derek Shelton's usage of David Bednar and whether or not it's too much. Plus this week's 'Call Your Shot' is from the Queen herself and it's all about the 'Young Bucs' and who's going to be the next on to crack the big league lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Jim Stamm and I discuss what Minor League players are the next to get called up. What happens to the roster when some of the veterans like Ben Gamel and Kevin Newman get activated off the injured list? This week’s Call Your Shot features a familiar face, asking why Mason Martin hasn’t been called up to Pittsburgh yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Jim Stamm and I discuss the Pirates' recent series sweep, and season series win against the Dodgers. After this recent road trip, is it fair to say that the Pirates are better than many give them credit for? When might fans expect to see Oneil Cruz and other top prospects get called up to the big leagues? This week's Call Your Shot questions if this team might end the season with a...

On this episode Jim Stamm and I are joined by Brandon Richards to discuss the Pirates' recent minor league call-ups. With Roansy Contreras and Yerry De Los Santos coming up this week, who's next? There's a very strong argument it could be Matt Gorski and Mason Martin. This week's Call Your Shot asks about the team's emphasis on positional flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

On this episode Jim Stamm and I are joined by Josh Taylor to discuss the Pirates' pitching philosophy and strategy. With no clear direction at the catcher position, when can fans expect to see Henry Davis at PNC Park? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Jim Stamm and I are joined by James Littleton to discuss the Pirates flurry of recent roster moves, and when fans might be able to expect to see more of these higher ranked prospects in the Big Leagues. Also, is this the end of the Cole Tucker saga? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm discuss why the Pirates are choosing to keep certain prospects in the Minor Leagues. With Oneil Cruz getting off to a slow start in Indianapolis, when can fans expect to see him at PNC Park? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gary Morgan and Jim Stamm welcome Aly Cohen of AT&T Sports Network onto the show. With the current Pirates roster already sporting quite a few of young players, how much more change can fans expect to see? Will Mason Martin, Oneil Cruz, Roansy Contreras, etc. see the bigs sooner rather than later? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices