Craig W. Toth

The Pirates Pick(s) And The Motivation Behind It

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9ur3u-1453d98 Craig and Chris sit down to talk about the Pirates selection of Paul Skenes at 1:1, the reason he was the best choice and how he fits into the continuing build of a competitive ball club. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “The Pirates Pick(s) And The Motivation Behind It”

Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3n627-144fb76 Craig is joined once again by Eric Garfield (aka @Eric_Birdland) from the Florida Prospect Report to discuss what’s been going on down in the FCL (Florida Complex League) and FSL (Florida State League) with a number of notable Pirates Prospects. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge PittsburghContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton”

Pirates 2023 MLB Draft Preview

7/7/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) When you have the 1st Overall Pick-especially in a year where there are at least 3 to 4 players near the same talent level, or project-ability depending on who you ask-things can get a little muddled. Throw in some genuine misunderstanding-at the very least-and misrepresenting-at theContinue reading “Pirates 2023 MLB Draft Preview”

The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-myqnr-144a7a6 Craig is joined by current AT&T SportsNet Color Commentator and former Pirates Player, John “Rock” Wehner to talk about the injection of youth into the lineup, a veteran presence in the clubhouse, the truth behind the word contagious and the effect of being selected or snubbed for individual awards. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! CraigContinue reading “The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics”

Minor League News And Brews: Pirates 2023 Draft Preview

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4jmj6-1443189 Craig is joined by Senior Analyst, Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) of the Future Stars Series to discuss the Pirates Pick at 1:1, past success in selecting High School Arms, options at this position and the talent level at #1 through #5. #LetsGoBucs #30MinutesOfBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and isContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirates 2023 Draft Preview”

Keller Shines And Bats Stay Alive In Pirates Victory: (37-42)

6/29/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter OK, we won a game yesterday. If we win today, it’s called “two in a row”. And if we win again tomorrow, it’s called a “winning streak”… It has happened before!-Manager Lou Brown from Major League II For the second straight night your Pittsburgh Pirates defeatedContinue reading “Keller Shines And Bats Stay Alive In Pirates Victory: (37-42)”

How The Pirates Can Build Depth And Fill Holes

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hp56c-1443138 Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the reason(s) behind the youth movement, trade rumors that have started to emerge and ways to address depth in the system and holes in the roster with just a couple moves. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins hisContinue reading “How The Pirates Can Build Depth And Fill Holes”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Moving Past Father’s Day And My Birthday

6-29-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There are certain natural markers within the Major and Minor League Baseball Seasons. In the Majors you have the All-Star Break and the Trade Deadline, while the Minor League Schedule is broken into a first and second half; with the playoff contenders being determined by theContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Moving Past Father’s Day And My Birthday”

Realistic Expectations For The Pirates

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h7rz9-143a6e6 Craig and Chris talk about the role of newly promoted prospect Henry Davis, Derek Shelton’s motivations, fan’s perception concerning the hot start and the current priorities of the team. 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 toContinue reading “Realistic Expectations For The Pirates”

Minor League News and Brews: Passed Up, Blocked and Playing Inside A Bandbox

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9tck6-1436303 Craig talks about prospects that could be seen as being passed up and/or blocked in the farm system, and takes a quick look at the away ballparks within the South Atlantic League. #LetsGoBucs #30MinutesOfBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially whenContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Passed Up, Blocked and Playing Inside A Bandbox”