Bucs In The Basement

Pirates Start To Add Depth

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the early storylines of the Winter Meetings, as well as some moves that the Pirates made prior to and during the beginning of the pre-Christmas getaway/retreat for GM's, Coaches, Beat Writers and National Media Members. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Not So Patiently Waiting On The Pirates To Make A Move

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the additions that have been made around MLB at this point in the off-season, Pirates Fans reactions to these, and the complicated nature of making trades. In the end they decide, it's probably a good idea for everyone to just take a deep breath. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Minor League News And Brews: Rule 5 Draft Preview

In this week's episode Craig breaks down the prospects that were protected by the Pirates, those that weren't and several Rule 5 Eligible Prospects around MLB that could be of interest to the ballclub in Pittsburgh. 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Open Spots Remaining On The Pirates 2024 Roster

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the minor moves the Pirates have made, which leads to a larger discussion about the free agent market, and getting creative to acquire players for the Pirates 2024 Roster. 
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Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders 2023 Season Recap

In this episode Craig sits down to talk everything Bradenton Marauders; including the top hitters and pitchers from the 2023 Season. 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Trying To Connect The Pirates Dots

Craig goes solo on this week's episode, as Chris hits the IL, to talk about the Johan Oviedo Injury News, Ben Cherington's Plan to "Attack" The Off-Season and the upcoming decisions the Pirates have to make concerning the Rule 5 Draft and Player Arbitrations Tenders. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Minor League News And Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers 2023 Season Recap

In this episode Craig sits down to talk every Greensboro Grasshoppers; from the rebrand, to the top hitters and pitchers from the 2023 Season. 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Pirates Need To Make Some Actual Moves

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the current holes that exist on the Major League Roster, the additions that the Pirates need to make if they are serious about competing in 2024, and how creating depth does not equate to blocking anyone. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Possible Implications For The Pirates

Craig and Chris sat down to talk about the Pirates Fans visceral reaction to Austin Hedges being in the World Series, how the Pirates can emulate the Arizona Diamondbacks and some off-season tricks and/or treats that Ben Cherington could bring to the Pirates. However, they went completely off the rails and talked about how rule changes have made the game better or worse, new rules that are heading down the pike and how these could effect the Pirates. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Minor League News And Brews: The Pirates Rule 5 Protection Plan

Craig talks about the history and rules surrounding both the Major and Minor League Phases Of The Rule 5 Draft, gets a little off topic discussing a potential acquisition circulating around Pirates Fan Social Media and wraps up the show by working his way through the players Ben Cherington could protect this year. 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!