In this episode of Bucco Bantr, we sit down with Pirates reliever Isaac Mattson to recap his stellar 2025 season. We talk about his dominant stretch on the mound, the confidence behind throwing his fastball nearly 80% of the time, and how his mentality and emotion fuel his success in high-leverage spots. Isaac reflects on the growth he’s made this year, the trust he’s earned in the bullpen, and what drives him every time he takes the ball.

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In this week's episode, we recap the past week of action in the Arizona Fall League and break down the performances of Pirates prospects as they showcase their skills out west. We also dive into some early trade targets the Pirates could pursue this offseason and make our predictions for key arbitration cases heading into the winter.

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This week on our Dahn on the Farm series, we sit down with Pirates 2025 9th round pick out of LSU, Jared "Bear" Jones. We talk about his time at LSU playing SEC baseball, his recent draft story, and much more.

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On today's episode, we are joined by Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf. We dive into the news of Don Kelly’s extension as Pirates manager and what it means for the team moving forward. We also break down other coaching staff changes and how they could shape the club’s development in 2026. To wrap things up, we give a quick preview of the upcoming offseason and the key storylines to watch as the Pirates look to build heading into 2026.

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In this first Dahn on the Farm episode of the offseason, we sit down with Pirates pitching prospect Blake Townsend. We talk about his journey to professional baseball from Australia, his development on the mound, and what’s ahead as he continues to climb through the Pirates system. We’re excited to kick off the offseason with this interview and look forward to bringing you many more prospect conversations in the months ahead.

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We wrap up the 2025 season with a full recap of the final series in Atlanta and take a step back to look at the year as a whole. From the highs and lows of an unforgettable campaign to the standout performances that defined it, we name our Bucco Bantr Players of the Year and reflect on everything 2025 brought to Pittsburgh baseball. We’ll also give a quick preview of the offseason ahead and what’s next for the Pirates and for the show.

Paul Skenes continues to dominate in his historic sophomore season as the Pirates take a series win in Cincinnati, putting a dent in the Reds’ playoff hopes. We break down top pitching prospect Hunter Barco’s big-league debut and Spencer Horwitz’s scorching hot bat. To wrap it up, we preview the final series of the season in Atlanta against the Braves.

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On this week's episode of Dahn on the Farm, we discuss the latest headlines circulating the Pirates minor league system, from recent promotions to Altoona's playoff recap. We also run through the last week of game action for Indianapolis and highlight the key performers. Lastly, we are joined by current Bradenton Marauders Outfielder, Ian Farrow. Tune in to hear his journey to professional baseball and much more.

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We wrap up the final home series of the 2025 season with a recap of our year at PNC Park and of the Pirates’ series win over the Athletics. Then we turn our attention to the upcoming road trip, where the Bucs face the Reds as Cincinnati battles for a playoff spot - can they play spoiler against the division rival? Plus, we reveal our Players of the Week and highlight the performances that stood out down the stretch.

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If you didn't catch our LIVE stream this weekend or get the opportunity to stop by Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange in the Strip District to ask questions, tune in to the audio of our live show here. We discuss the latest Pirates news and answer fan questions on the current state of the organization

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