Bucs In The Basement

Mar 27 2025 100 ep. 37 mins 56

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Covering Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. For Fans, By Fans!

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The Beginning of The Pirates 2025 Season

Mar 27 2025 44 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the teams’ last-minute roster moves and the frustrations concerning the first game of the season, before talking about some general projections for the Pirates in 2025. Brought to you by Sportsvival! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to

The Pirates Issues (On And Off The Field)

Mar 20 2025 43 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the Pirates financial reports that have come out in the past couple of days, the Jones’ elbow injury, the next man up in the rotation, the value of a 40-man roster spot, options at 1st base, a possible closer by committee situation, and the continued battle for backup catcher. Brought to you by Sportsvival! Craig Toth previously covered th

Pirates Spring Training Priorities

Mar 13 2025 48 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the validity of Spring Training Stats, the ideal decision concerning the catching situation, how to address the roster holes in the short term, and why health is of the utmost importance. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsbur

Pirates Spring Training Takeaways (So Far)

Mar 07 2025 48 mins

Fresh off his trip to Bradenton, Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) sit down to discuss the intriguing position player battles, the unfortunate Oviedo injury, the addition of another lefty option for the bullpen and the overall impression of Konnor Griffin in his first Spring Training. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at

Pirates Information Overload

Feb 27 2025 41 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the hot starts for some position players, pitchers working out their kinks, the amount of information that exists beyond the box score and some new roles that guys are working on heading into 2025. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to tal

The Pirates Are Getting Ready For Actual Games

Feb 20 2025 38 mins

With the Pirates first Spring Training Game on the horizon, Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) pay tribute to Mike Lange before getting into the addition of Andrew Heaney, some observations they had on the first few days of full squad workouts, how this team is being built, and why you don’t pay attention to the stats in Bradenton. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Insi

Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Storylines

Feb 13 2025 37 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) sit down to discuss the Horwitz Surgery News, Hayes’ Health, Oviedo and Moreta being back on the mound and Reynolds’ Planned Move to Right Field. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jacks

The Reality Of The Pirates Situation

Feb 06 2025 39 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the Tommy Pham signing and what it might mean for the rest of the players competing for an outfield spot, how the Pirates perceived payroll ceiling has to be managed throughout the season, and the dangers or rewards of relying on upside to get you to the trade deadline as a buyer. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs

Questioning The Pittsburgh Pirates

Jan 30 2025 39 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) spend a lot of time breaking down the Adam Frazier signing and what it means as far as roster construction, while touching on the additions to the bullpen, Oviedo’s arbitration settlement, the Pirates Fan Survey and the new top 100 prospect lists. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at t

Pirates Impressions

Jan 24 2025 42 mins

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) talk about the perceived problems at PiratesFest, Cutch filling up the 40-man, misses in the Hall of Fame voting, the Dodgers continuing to add everyone, the economics of baseball and if MLB is heading towards a lockout. Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar ev