Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcast

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan does a full recap of Tuesday night's loss, specifically discussing a somewhat odd Andrew Heaney outing, before delving into Wednesday's win. Warning: There is discussion of Oneil Cruz in CF. Let's Go Bucs!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) briefly recaps Tuesday's 9-0 loss to Chicago before discussing the pitching matchup for Wednesday on the latest TTP Short via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) makes his return to join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the extended Sunday Spectacular show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan recap the weekend games in LA, talking Holderman and Falter, but also McCutchen's 4-hit outing on Sunday. Plus you'll hear some insight into what we expect moving forward. Is Bubba Chand...

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Skenes Day lives up to the hype as the Buccos' ace outduels Dodger pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Oneil Cruz scores twice for the Pirates who move to 3-1 on the West Coast road trip. After recapping Friday's game, Jonathan also touches on Keller vs. Sasaki on Saturday. Let's go BU...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan discusses recent Pirates transactions which brought Matt Gorski and Mike Burrows to the bigs before recapping Thursday's series finale against the Angels. The podcast concludes with a preview of Skenes Day, coming on Friday as the Buccos travel across LA to take on very hot...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) makes a triumphant return after a short hiatus to bring you a new episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The Bucco bats put together 11 hits though it only took the one Cruz Missile to support yet another Heaney gem on Wednesday night. Jonathan brings you a complete game recap and catches up on the last week of action! Let's go Bucs!!!...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) are back together for the latest Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). You'll hear about Heaney's gem, Cruz heating up, and a discussion of the state of the Bucs after they win the series versus Washington. Let's go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) recaps the first three games of the Pirates-Nationals series on this episode of Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). After walking through each of the performances, Jonathan discusses whether he thinks the Buccos' bats are waking up a bit and then previews the series finale on Thursday afternoon at the Pirates aim for their 2nd series win of t...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps all six of the Pirates hits across both games against Cincinnati this weekend! That's right - we had time to talk about every single Pirates baserunner for the whole weekend! After that, you'll get prepped for Monday's Skenes Day as the Buccos hope to get out...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest edition of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan briefly recaps the final two games of the Cardinals series, including Skenes' tough day, before moving on the first game against Cincinnati. Jonathan talks about all of the injuries piling up and how it's killing an already struggling Pirates lineup....

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) provides a brief game recap of the Pirates' 8-4 win over the Cards on the latest Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The Buccos continue to string together hits, but are able to turn them into more runs for a change! Let's Go Bucs!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the extended Sunday Spectacular show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN)! Jonathan and Connor recap the Pirates' week against the Rays and Yankees, focusing primarily on the weekend games, including the extra inning win on Sunday. Then you'll hear a preview of the upcoming divisional series wit...

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) with a TTP Short game recap on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps the Buccos 10-4 loss versus the Yankees, bemoaning the inability of the starting pitching to survive against a formidable lineup and expressing distress over the key bullpen arms' performance as well. The podcast concludes with some bright spots from Saturday's game and preview...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan recaps the Buccos' home opener, which didn't go so well for Mitch Keller. Despite homers by Brian Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes, the Pirates were basically never in striking distance, and fall to 2-6 on the year. The podcast concludes with a preview of to...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) is flying solo for your postgame recap edition of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan gushes over Skenes' performance and talks Pirates' bats as they put up four runs worth of support for their ace. After recapping Wednesday's tilt, Jonathan talks about some overall Bucco strategy and where things need to improve moving forward if the...

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Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) provides a brief recap of the weekend games on a Talk the Plank 3k Short via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Be sure to check out Talk the Plank 3k on Tuesday morning for a full scale recap of the opening series and a look at Week 2 of the MLB Season. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@WIns_Williams) bring you the latest Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan and Connor discuss the Buccos first win of the season, share their thoughts on how Ke'Bryan Hayes looks early on, as well as assessing Endy's performance on first base. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) recap Opening Day on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Following the Pirates disappointing loss in Miami, Jonathan and Connor bemoan how the Bucco Bullpen looked and talks about issues that are already cropping up on just the first day of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the final offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan and Connor share their opinions on the final decisions to form the opening day roster and preview our first Skenes Day of 2025. Plus you'll get some bonus content about Maryland Terps basketball as they pre...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the latest Spring Training episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Connor and Jonathan talk about the possible Opening Day Roster, including bullpen options and whether Adam Frazier really needs to be included. After a nice long @Pirates discussion, we offer up our (not so)...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan and Connor discuss the Johan Oviedo injury news and the acquisition of Justin Lawrence off waivers from Colorado before recapping the early Spring Training results. #LetsGoBucs Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) are back with the first Spring Training episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Come hear about the Andrew Heaney and Spencer Horwitz, as well as the things we're looking forward to in Spring Training games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) brings special guest Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) of from MLB.com's MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) onto Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jim talk about Pirate prospects, MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects List, the upcoming Spring Breakout games, and all of the other information available on the MLB Pipeline website. The Pirates' T...

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for another offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). As we come nearer to Spring Training, Jonathan and Connor talk about the recent outfield signings throughout MLB including the Buccos' new right fielder. The podcast concludes with a more comprehensive discussion of the Pirates' offse...