Bucs In The Basement

The Pirates Off-Season Outlook With Jason Mackey

Craig sits down with Jason Mackey, Pirates Beat Reporter from the Post-Gazette, to talk about getting the roster down to 40, some tough arbitration decisions, re-signing Cutch and maybe Santana, the choice to put Henry back behind the plate and the team's most pressing needs that have to be addressed during the off-season.  
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Minor League News And Brews: Altoona Curve 2023 Recap Show

Craig is joined by Jon Mozes from the Altoona Curve to discuss how the 2023 season went for the Pirates Double-A Affiliate; including individual player profiles, adjustments that take place when a prospect is promoted from Greensboro to Altoona and some guys to keep an eye on. 
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!

Dealing With The Pirates Slow News Cycle

Craig and Chris discuss some MLB Headlines that deal with poor ownership, and decisions concerning personnel; which leads us back to a candid conversation about Bob Nutting, Ben Cherington and old friend. 
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Minor League News And Brews: Indianapolis Indians 2023 Recap Show

Craig is joined by Jack McMullen from the Indianapolis Indians to discuss their 2023 Season: including players that surprised, ones that didn't get the necessary attention and a trio of pitchers, who are very important to the future of the Big League Club. 
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 Impending Arbitrations Decisions

Craig and Chris begin the show with some friendly banter about the MLB Playoffs, before getting down to business to discuss the Pirates players that are eligible for arbitration in 2024. 
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Minor League News And Brews: Headlines From The Pirates System

Craig closes the book on Jon Nunnally, and discusses the Pirates Prospects in the the Arizona Fall League; along with the purpose of this developmental league and the new rules changes that are being tested out. 
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 Enter The Off-Season

Craig and Chris talk about Jon Nunnally being relieved of his duties in Altoona and Ben Cherington's comments about Henry Davis continuing to be a catcher, before moving on to see how Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jack Suwinski and Mitch Keller performed this season; based on the metrics that the guys pointed out as being the most important, back in Spring. 
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Minor League News and Brews: Top Pirates Prospect Performances

Craig sits down to talk about the Top Pirates Prospect performances at each level; from the FCL (Florida Complex League), all the way up to Indianapolis. 
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!

Decisions Concerning The Pirates Everyday Players

Craig and Chris discuss how the Pirates should make their decisions concerning which players are in the lineup for 2024 and beyond; based off of some comments that Ben Cherington made on his most recent radio show. Plus, there was a certain team in the early 2010's that Chris believes the Pirates should emulate, and it's not who you think it is. 
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Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Depth And Competitions

Craig breaks down the numbers concerning players that are actively fighting for a roster spot heading into 2024; primarily in the middle infield and outfield. 
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!