The Pirates Off-Season Outlook With Jason Mackey

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4v548-14db4ac 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.   BroughtContinue reading “The Pirates Off-Season Outlook With Jason Mackey”

Minor League News And Brews: Altoona Curve 2023 Recap Show

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-arwj3-14d3b57 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 TheContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Altoona Curve 2023 Recap Show”

Dealing With The Pirates Slow News Cycle

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ppeyy-14d3a7c 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 homemadeContinue reading “Dealing With The Pirates Slow News Cycle”

Minor League News And Brews: Indianapolis Indians 2023 Recap Show

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-iaaqk-14cd91b 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 isContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Indianapolis Indians 2023 Recap Show”

Pirates Impending Arbitrations Decisions

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-sm4ds-14c9b5b 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.  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 oakContinue reading “Pirates Impending Arbitrations Decisions”

Minor League News And Brews: Headlines From The Pirates System

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-c8p6b-14c44ea 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; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Headlines From The Pirates System”

Pirates Enter The Off-Season

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-eb8zh-14c0375 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 theContinue reading “Pirates Enter The Off-Season”

Minor League News and Brews: Top Pirates Prospect Performances

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-si62g-14bb212 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.Continue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Top Pirates Prospect Performances”

Decisions Concerning The Pirates Everyday Players

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ybdmd-14b6012 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,Continue reading “Decisions Concerning The Pirates Everyday Players”

Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Depth And Competitions

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-895ze-14b15cc 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. WeContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Depth And Competitions”