Bucs In The Basement

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. 
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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!

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.  
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: 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. 
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: 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. 
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!