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Your unofficial official podcast of the Pittsburgh Pirates || Hosted by
Scott Moore and Adam Shorr || Part of The Just Baseball Media Network 🏴‍☠️
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Favorite breakfast spot in Pittsburgh?

John Jaso says Pamela’s 🔥🥞
February 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Who are some Pirates pitching prospects that could have an Antwone Kelly-esque breakout this season?

Our Noah Wright has you covered 🏴‍☠️

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The Pittsburgh Pirates prospect that could make an Antwone Kelly-esque
Last year, Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching prospect Antwone Kelly had a massive and unexpected breakout. Heading into 2025, Kelly wasn’t ranked as a top 30 prospect in the Pirates’ system by MLB Pipeline...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Owen Kellington was committed to UConn before getting selected by the Pirates in the 4th round.

Go check out Episode 287 for the full interview
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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The Pirates continue their mission of covering the Earth. Their latest signing is 19-year-old Venezuelan LHP Yorgenson Artigas

Received the following videos of Artigas. Fastball currently sits 87-90. Projection left with the body, so potential for more velocity.

Also talk about wholesome 🥹
February 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Colin Beazley breaks down the pressure Bryan Reynolds faced last season — and why the new additions could unlock a big year ahead 👀
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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NEW POD 🚨🚨🚨

🏴‍☠️ Owen Kellington joins the show

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February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Hey yall, I’m gonna be doing some writing for @buccobantr.bsky.social this season!

Check out my quick hit on PECOTA and if there should be optimism around the revamped pirates lineup compiled this offseason.
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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There are some questions around the defensive alignment for the currently constructed Pirates roster.

Our Noah Wright provides a boost of optimism here ⬇️

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5 Pittsburgh Pirates that should inspire some confidence in the team’s
Many of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest upgrades help their offense, but many question how their defense will look. Brandon Lowe had double-digit negative defensive runs saved and outs above average a...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:24 AM
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Baseball Prospectus released it’s PECOTA Projections today.

Our Andy Pregler takes us through where the Pirates currently stand within the projections 👀

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Preseason PECOTA Projects the Pirates
With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training in the coming days, another offseason checkpoint has been reached. Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA is a decades-old simulation model that has becom...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Brian Kopycinski makes his Bucco Bantr debut by spotlighting Nick Cimillo as a prospect on the rise in the upper minors 🏴‍☠️

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Nick Cimillo on the Rise
The future at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates is still very much up in the air. Spencer Horwitz showed flashes last season, enough to keep himself in the conversation. While Horwitz was one of t...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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15.9% walk rate. Let that cook🔥

Marcell Ozuna was living on base in 2025, and that kind of patience changes everything for the Pirates’ lineup.

More traffic, more pressure, more runs.
February 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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“Choosing a college that had similar values to mine was very important to me”

Pirates pitching prospect Jack Anker talks about the college recruiting process, why Fresno State’s blue-collar culture felt like home, and the mindset that’s carried him this far. Pittsburgh is going to love this guy 🙌
February 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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The Pirates are reportedly not done adding to the 2026 roster.

Our Noah Wright discusses three names they should be interested in here 🏴‍☠️

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Remaining free agents the Pittsburgh Pirates should be interested in
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added another free agent recently, signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna to a guaranteed one-year deal worth $12 million. However, the Pirates apparently aren’t done yet. T...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette stopped by the live pod to share his thoughts on the Marcell Ozuna signing, how he fits, and why this offense just leveled up 👀🔥
February 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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FanGraphs isn’t buying the “same old Pirates” narrative

Our Kyler Strickler breaks dahn the numbers behind their playoff odds and how they view the Pirates differently heading into this season 🏴‍☠️⬇️

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Why FanGraphs Thinks the Pirates Are a Playoff Team
For most publications, power rankings are low-effort engagement bait. They’re reactionary, vibes-based, and often say more about last week’s headlines than a team’s actual outlook. Usually, a new set ...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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We’re all anticipating the arrival of Konnor Griffin in Pittsburgh this season, but our Noah Wright suggest 3 other prospects that could also make an impact in 2026 👀🏴‍☠️

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3 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects that aren’t Konnor Griffin that could m
Every Pittsburgh Pirates fan is anticipating Konnor Griffin’s MLB debut. He is the consensus number one prospect in all of baseball, and is coming off a phenomenal first pro season. He is receiving pr...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Power meets patience.

We discuss how Ozuna + Paredes would compliment this Pirates lineup in our recent pod 🔥🏴‍☠️
February 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Your new Bucco bat 👀🔥
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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What will it take to clinch a playoff berth in 2026?

Our Kyler Strickler has you covered 🏴‍☠️

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Five Things That Must Go Right for a 2026 Pirates Playoff Berth
Spring Training is on the doorstep. The final offseason dominoes are toppling. We are starting to get a real sense of what this MLB season is shaping up to be. While a few more moves could still be ma...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Our Bryce O’Leary walks through the recent Ozuna signing and what it means for this 2026 Buccos lineup 🏴‍☠️

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BREAKING: Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Marcell Ozuna, Add Much Needed Power
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially signed veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, adding one of the most established power bats available to a lineup that has been searching for more thump and consistent o...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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NEW POD🚨🚨🚨

🏴‍☠️ World Baseball Classic

🏴‍☠️ Jhoendris Santos

🏴‍☠️ Jose Urquidy Signs

🏴‍☠️ Isaac Paredes

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February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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🌍✍️ BIG SIGNING

The Pirates add 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Jhoendris Santos 🇩🇴⚾️
February 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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NEW POD 🚨🚨🚨

❄️🎤 Freezing Cold Takes ft. Frank Michael Smith

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February 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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There are a few obvious 3B trade targets, but let’s think outside-the-box a bit with our very own Noah Wright 👀

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The Pittsburgh Pirates should be all over this outside-the-box trade t
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to upgrade their third base situation. However, one somewhat outside-the-box idea that should be on their radar is Washington Nationals infielder CJ Abrams. The Wash...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Yesterday, the Pirates made a familiar bet on a reclamation project.

Our Kyler Strickler explains here 🏴‍☠️

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Buccos make a Familiar Bet on José Urquidy
In recent years, the Pirates have developed a habit of signing veteran starters coming off a down year or two and rehabilitating them into assets—or even core members—of the pitching staff. Many of th...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM