The Pirates have a new hitting coach. Noah Hiles joins us to discuss the recent coaching hires and how they'll impact this organization going forward.

We banter on the Paul Skenes rookie card and what trade would get the deal done for us if we happened to obtain the lucky treasure.

Lastly, we discuss the final week of the Arizona Fall League as the Scottsdale Scorpions make the playoffs.

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The Pirates have named their new hitting coach. Matt Hague, former Pirates First Basemen and recent Blue Jays assistant hitting coach will be taking over the duties of Andy Haines. We dive into our early thoughts and feelings of the hire.

We also answer some mailbag questions submitted via social media and email this week from our listeners regarding the Pirates offseason and much more.

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This week, we discuss Dave Parker's Hall of Fame nomination and Triolo's gold glove.

We continue our 2024 grades with a breakdown of the starting pitching staff and catchers.

The Arizona Fall League continues in the desert with the Fall Stars game occurring this past weekend. We recap all Scorpions games throughout the week. 

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This week on Bucco Bantr, we are LIVE from New Castle, PA for the celebration of Chuck Tanner Day and the unveiling of his plaque.

We are joined by former MLB GM and New Castle native Jack Zduriencik, former Pirates pitcher Steve Blass, and Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown. Tune in to hear some amazing Chuck Tanner stories, not just as a manager but also as a person and leader.

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Baseball season has officially ended and the offseason has commenced! Noah Hiles joins us to discuss potential free agent signings and trades that will help this team get over the hump. 

The Arizona Fall league continues out in the desert as Pirates prospects continues to get in-game reps. Termarr Johnson finished out his first AFL season and has joined Team USA. Sammy Siani continues to impress with a batting average just north of .400.

If you haven't already, go check out Noah Hiles' latest article outlining some potential offseason moves for the Buccos. You can find the article in the link below!

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/11/01/pittsburgh-pirates-trade-rumors-free-agency-news-2025-ben-cherington/stories/202411010053

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This week, we breakdown infield grades for the 2024 Pirates.

The AFL continues as Khristian Curtis has a major bounce back outing with 4 scoreless innings.

We close out the episode with a World Series recap and prediction.

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The streets are hot in the Burgh! As the protests continue, we discuss outfield grades for the 2024 season and where improvements need to be made.

The AFL is in full swing, which means Pirates prospects are getting reps. Sammy Siani and Termarr Johnson are continuing to swing the bat well.

Finally, we catch up on the World Series as the Dodgers and Yankees face-off in a Goliath v. Goliath matchup.

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We sit down with Pirates second baseman, Nick Gonzales to talk about everything baseball.

From a walk-on at New Mexico State to an everyday Major Leaguer, we discuss Gonzales' road to the show.

As Bucco Bantr's Most Improved Player of the Year, we discuss the adjustments that Nick made in 2024 that helped his success at the plate.

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On this week's offseason episode with Noah Hiles, the crew recaps the latest MLB playoff news, takes a deep dive into the offseason trade market and free agency, and finishes with some AFL talk.

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Jerry Reinsdorf is considering a sell of the White Sox, so naturally we discuss our wildest dreams.

Jared Triolo was named a Gold Glove finalist for utility players. We discuss Big Tree's future in Pittsburgh.

Arizona Fall League play continues in the desert and we recap the latest Scorpions action.

Last but not least, we update everyone on the MLB playoffs and give our predictions for the rest of the way.

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