Bucs In The Basement

Talking Pirates With Poni

In this SUPERSIZED episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by Andrew Fillipponi (aka The Poni Express) from 93.7 The Fan to talk everything Pittsburgh Pirates; including an disappointing year of development overall, some potential trade pieces and the future of Derek Shelton. 
 
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Pirates Must Create More Competition

With realistic openings for MLB-level catchers, firstbasemen, outfielders and starting pitchers, the Pittsburgh Pirates should start looking for more than just "measuring stick" players this offseason. True competition won't block young prospects in the team's future plans. When the prospect can take a job, you know they're truly ready for The Show. 
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How Ke’Bryan Hayes Maps Out The Pirates’ Way

Bucs In The Basement shuts down any Ke'Bryan Hayes contract slander with data that shows it is already a good deal that will just get better with age. We're also explaining why his value to the team actually shines a light on a possible team building philosophy that could narrow the gap between a Pirates team with a low payroll and the big boys in the postseason.
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!

Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation

Craig sits down with Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to discuss the players that could, should and will be protected in this year's Rule 5 Draft, as well as the mostly likely candidates to be selected if they are not added to the Pirates 40-Man Roster! 
 
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Pirates Arbitration Numbers

Craig and Chris have a few more first base options for the Pirates, because it truly is biggest void to fill. The boys follow it up by doing some deep diving into the Pirates Upcoming Arbitration Eligible Players; and even invite a couple of them out for a beer!  
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Pirates Upcoming Decisions

Craig and Chris talk roster decisions concerning some veterans, player development for the youngsters, a possible option at first base in 2023 and Much More! 
 
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Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent

Craig flies solo, and goes on quite a few tangents concerning Michael Chavis, Miguel Andujar's Comparison To Yoshi, One Knee Catching, Wil Crowe and The Pirates Defense. 
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A Whole New Ballgame?

Bradenton Marauders play-by-play guy Spenser Smith joins us again for "30 Minutes of Bucs" with a look at the actual impact of MLB's new rules for 2023. Spenser has been watching a new kind of baseball this season, and he has his take on what Pirates fans should expect from the game starting next year. We'll also check in on an unexpected young player he got a first glance at this 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!

Cherington Focuses On Pirates Getting Better

Ben Cherington preached about getting better, and then added another cast-off to the Pirates roster in Zack Collins. Listen as we explain that players like Collins can no longer be the answer if the goal is to get better, even if you found some answers this season. Oneil Cruz certainly looks like one. His last month should make all Pirates fans happy! The new rules next year also may benefit a few players. We break it all down in "30 Minutes of Bucs!"
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!

Pirates Need Move To Another Re-Build Phase

From angst over who made the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame to dropping OPS numbers throughout the lineup, Pirates fans are annoyed this week. It may be an indication that this phase of the rebuild has gone on long enough. We make a case for long-term free agent additions this offseason and discuss how the Pirates Hall should expland in the coming years in "30 Minutes of Bucs!"
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