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”

Minor League News And Brews: The Other Side Of The Coin

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-p2phk-148b959 Craig explains his reasoning for following the Pirates Minor League System so closing; then, goes on to explore why others may get frustrated with the discussions surrounding prospects by digging into the numbers on breakout candidates from previous seasons, and the success rate of the Pirates Top 10 Prospects since 2019.  Craig Toth coversContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: The Other Side Of The Coin”

Finding Production On The Pirates Roster Moving Forward

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3tidf-1489200 Craig and Chris discuss how the Pirates are approaching development with Endy Rodriguez, concerns they may have about making acquisitions in the off-season and a legend that could end up sticking around just a little bit too long.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins hisContinue reading “Finding Production On The Pirates Roster Moving Forward”

Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7j4k7-148499b Craig talks about Quinn Priester’s Journey from promising top prospect to Major League Demotion, Jared Jones possibly hitting a wall, the actuality of Paul Skenes being a two-way player and rebuilds that were stalled due to pitching concerns.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates BaseballContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key”

The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u3vyw-147fb2c Craig and Chris discuss the MLB Network’s praise concerning the potential of the 2024 Pirates and how they can actually get there; as well as the future role of Jack Suwinski.  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 “The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates”

Minor League News and Brews: International Bonus SPACE and MLB Draft Pick Debuts

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-thnxc-147b026 Craig leads off the show by dispelling claims concerning Henry Davis’ development; which eventually leads into a discussion about International Bonus Pool Space and the professional debuts of numerous 2023 MLB Draft Picks for your Pittsburgh Pirates.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan;Continue reading “Minor League News and Brews: International Bonus SPACE and MLB Draft Pick Debuts”