Altoona Curve

The Roundhouse

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The Roundhouse is the official podcast of the Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hear unique perspectives of Everybody's Hometown Team from a variety of voices around the ballclub. The Altoona Curve are a Minor League Baseball team located in Altoona, Pa. and have been Pittsburgh's Double-A affiliate since the team was founded in 1999.

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Episode 6: Jared Oliva, Alternate Site Outfielder 04.09.2020 32:12

On this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield caught up with former Curve outfielder Jared Oliva. The Curve's team MVP last season has spent the summer at the satellite camp in Altoona and got a taste of the big league life on the traveling taxi squad during a Pirates road trip. He details his experience with both groups and how he approaches competing against his teammates...

Episode 5: Brian Esposito, Alternate Site Manager 28.08.2020 37:10

On this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield checked in with Brian Esposito, the Pirates' Triple-A manager with the task of leading the staff at the Alternate Training Site. Esposito describes the structure put in place and how the enthusiasm from the staff is stoking competition. He gives an insightful explanation on the unique collection of talent and even dove into his...

Episode 4: Health & Nutrition with Dru Scott & Tomas Membreno 22.08.2020 43:27

On this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield speaks with Executive Chef Tomas Membreno and Athletic Training Coordinator Dru Scott. These two integral pieces to supporting the alternate training site provide a real behind-the-scenes look at the Pirates' Altoona camp. Membreno gives insight on the new methods to food preparation for the players. Scott, who was the Curve tra...

Episode 3: Max Kranick, Alternate Site Pitcher 14.08.2020 27:40

On this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield talks with Pirates minor league pitcher Max Kranick. The Pennsylvania native was expected to be part of the Curve rotation in 2020 before the minor league campaign was called off, but he still found his way to Altoona as a member of the Alternate Training Site roster. He opens up about his hard work during quarantine that includ...

Episode 2: Will Craig, Alternate Site First Baseman 07.08.2020 27:36

On this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield catches up with former Curve first baseman Will Craig. Craig was the Curve's team MVP in 2018 when he approached the franchise's single-season RBI record and helped lead the charge to a second straight division title. The former first-round draft pick provides a player's perspective on life at the alternate training site, how ba...

Episode 1: Introduction & Adam Berry (Pirates MLB.com beat writer) 28.07.2020 39:31

On the first episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield visits with Adam Berry. Berry covers the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com, a role he has held since 2015. The conversation unpacks the taxi squad/alternative training site/satellite camp situation in Altoona and how these venues support the Major League clubs. Berry also provides some insight into the direction of the organiz...