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”

Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4239i-14acec3 Craig and Chris discuss Ben Cherington begin by discussing Ben Cherington’s most recent statements; which leads them down a path of talking about the value(s) of Hayes and Reynolds’ contracts, the additions that could/should be made and how they get ultimately get the extra 8 or so wins that the Pirates GM pointed toContinue reading “Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans”

Minor League News and Brews: Pirates Prospect Pitching Development

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xti32-14a87b6 In this episode Craig talks about the possible effect of Roansy and Ortiz’s changeup usage, Jared Jones pitching with the ABS vs. The Umpire Challenge and Anthony Solometo potentially wearing down as the season went on.  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: Pirates Prospect Pitching Development”

Pirates Problems

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s3q72-14a4529 Craig and Chris begin by talking about some of the issues that exist at the end of this year and how they can possibly be fixed, before going on a tangent-similar to Ke’Bryan’s-about home plate umps; and, finish off the episode with Cutch’s season ending injury.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “Pirates Problems”

Talking Pirates Late Season Storylines With Jason Mackey

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fe2w3-149a0f7 Craig is joined by Jason Mackey-Pirates Beat Reporter from the Post Gazette-to talk September callups, who we could still see this season, Oneil Cruz’s injury outlook, the likelihood of Andy Haines returning next season and the future of Andrew McCutchen; whom Craig has continued to successfully reverse jinx for almost a month now.  BroughtContinue reading “Talking Pirates Late Season Storylines With Jason Mackey”

Minor League News And Brews: Picking Favorites And The Age Of Information Overload

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9qgwr-149612e Craig talks about how he picks his favorite players in the Minor Leagues, and how they are not always even the best on their own team. He then jumps into a conversation about the amount of information that is generated during each game that is played; with some being more of an educated guess,Continue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Picking Favorites And The Age Of Information Overload”

Questioning the Pirates Coaching Decisions

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jrtjp-149178c Craig and Chris discuss the assistance Jon Nunnally has given Ke’Bryan Hayes throughout his career, and their confidence level in Pirates Manager Derek Shelton. At the end, they throw in who Craig believes will be the two September call-ups.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joinsContinue reading “Questioning the Pirates Coaching Decisions”