Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcast

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Things are not great. With a tough schedule ahead, the Pirates are in serious danger of finishing 2022 with a worse record than 2021. At this point, it seems likely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' 2022 MLB trade deadline. Starter Jose Quintana was dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals for RHP Johan Oviedo and AA first baseman Malcolm Nunez. Not much else happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jake Slebodnick breaks down his thoughts on the Daniel Vogelbach trade. Let’s just say, he’s not too thrilled. He also compares Colin Holderman to a former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever from the 2014 season, who, ironically, was also drafted by the New York Mets. Lastly, he breaks down who could be dealt next as the trade deadline approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' first three picks in the 2022 MLB Draft (INF Termarr Johnson, RHP Thomas Harrington, LHP Hunter Barco). The two were excited about Pittsburgh taking arguably the best hitter in the draft but wondered how effective the organization would be in developing the talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss a flurry of Pirates roster moves. Kevin Newman is back. Both agree that that is good. The two also discuss the injury to Bryan Reynolds as well as David Bednar's All-Star bid. Finally, Nathan and Jake talk about the ongoing series in Miami against the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jake Slebodnick and Nathan Hursh discuss the Pirates' upcoming series against the Yankees. They also discuss forthcoming roster moves that will be made in the coming weeks. Finally, the two talk about Oneil Cruz's first 50 or so plate appearances and how they feel about his overall play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick talk about the Pirates series victory over the Cubs. Oneil Cruz showed flashes of brilliance. Bligh Madris impressed. Although Jared Eickhoff struggled, the rest of the starting pitching shoved. Overall, it was a nice week for Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick rejoice in the fact that top prospect Oneil Cruz has finally gotten the call to the big leagues. They also discuss the emergence of Jack Suwinski, who hit three home runs including a walk-off home run against the Giants. Although the team has lost 11 of 13, times are exciting in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick question some of the Pirates' latest moves, player personnel-wise. Why didn't Travis Swaggerty get a legitimate chance at the major league level? When will Oneil Cruz get called up to the bigs? Does Ben Cherrington clearly favorite his guys over the Neal Huntington guys? The two discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' weekend series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. They also continue to talk about the infusion of young talent added to the roster while pondering when top prospect Oneil Cruz will be called up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' improbable sweep in Los Angeles against the Dodgers in this episode. They talk about what this means for the team now and what it could mean moving forward. The pitching has looked solid. Can that continue? An infusion of youth has positively affected this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the new players called up from AAA. They also talk about the first impressions of said players while also speculating what triggered their call-ups in the first place. The two then preview the tough west coast tough road trip coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' most recent series with the Cubs. They then criticize the entire franchise from top to bottom. With the team now having the worst run differential in baseball, things aren’t looking great for Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' win despite getting no hits. Yes, that really happened. The Pirates won a game with zero hits. That's what this episode is about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' series win over the Dodgers. They also talk about the team's recent injury woes and roster construction. Finally, the two talk about the state of the farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Slebodnick recaps the recent Pittsburgh Pirates series against the San Diego Padres, including Bryan Reynolds' walk-off hit Saturday night in arguably the most exciting moment of the year thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh discusses the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates after their series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. He then looks at the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres while also diving into the team's most recent transactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates weekend series in Chicago. Despite being outscored 29-12 in total, Pittsburgh was able to win three out of four games against the Cubs. The two also talk about the Pirates' 21-0 loss, roster moves, and Pirates Twitter memes while also looking ahead to the next series against Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the recent sweep the Pirates suffered in Milwaukee against the Brewers. They talk about the positives in the series (Mitch Keller and Roansy Contreras) as well as the negatives (the entire offense). Nathan and Jake also look ahead to the Pirates' next series with the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick talk about the week that was for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team is currently over .500 and neither host knows how to react. The duo also looks ahead to upcoming games while examining the Pirates' chances of winning more games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick talk about the Pirates' first series of the season while looking ahead to the games this week. Are we done with Cole Tucker? Is Wil Crowe the next great bullpen ace? The duo discusses and overreacts to a plethora of Pirates storylines over the first weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates season-opening loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. The pair also talk about Ke’Bryan Hayes’ injury, contract extension and what this means for the team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick invite Justice delos Santos (MLB.com) from Spring Training in Bradenton onto the podcast to learn more about his journey leading up to covering the Pirates. They also share some takes on the team's progress in Spring Training thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick preview what’s ahead in Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton. They discuss what they hope to see before the season starts and discuss what the team's expectations are for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick preview what’s ahead in Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton. They discuss what they hope to see before the season starts and debate some of the toughest position battles within the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices