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The winning streak continues in Bradenton! The Pittsburgh Pirates make it SIX in a row after a strong showing in a World Baseball Classic exhibition matchup against Team Colombia.

On today’s episode of Bucco Bantr:

José Urquidy throws 3 scoreless innings and looks sharp on the mound

Big-time swings from Konnor Griffin, Billy Cook, and Joe Mangum power the offense

We sit down with newly acquired Pirate Mason Montgomery to talk about being traded to Pittsburgh and his first impressions of camp

Jared Triolo breaks down his recent adjustments

Griffin talks about handling the pressure and expectations during a breakout spring

The vibes in Bradenton are REAL. The young Bucs are stacking wins, the pitching looks sharp, and the competition is heating up as Opening Day approaches.

Are the Pirates building something special this spring?

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Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas talk through Elijah's week in Arizona with takeaways on the MLB roster, top prospects in big league camp, standouts from the backfields, and more!

Read all of Elijah's written work on Justbaseball.com:

Sam Antonacci Feature Story

Tanner McDougal Feature Story

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White Sox Bullpen Outlook

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We are officially LIVE in Bradenton for Spring Training and the vibes are HIGH 🔥

On Day 1, the Pittsburgh Pirates take down the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1, and the young Bucs are making serious noise.

💣 Yordnany De Los Santos and Javier Rivas both go deep to power the Pirates to victory. The youth movement is REAL — and it’s showing up early this spring.

🎙️ We also bring you exclusive interviews:

Former big leaguer Xavier Scruggs breaks down the outlook for the 2026 Pirates.

Mike Clevinger joins us after tossing 3 scoreless innings and talks adjustments, mindset, and spring goals.

Ryan O'Hearn sits down with us again to discuss clubhouse energy and his approach this camp.

We recap the game, break down standout performances, and talk about what this win means as momentum builds early in camp.

If you’re a Pirates fan and want daily Spring Training coverage, exclusive interviews, and on-the-ground analysis from Bradenton — you’re in the right place.

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We’ll be back tomorrow with more boots-on-the-ground Pirates content.

Let’s go Bucs.

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We are officially LIVE from Bradenton for 2026 Spring Training and the vibes are ELITE. The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a 4-game win streak, and the young Bucs are absolutely rolling.

Konnor Griffin the real deal? The 19-year-old phenom is tearing it up in spring training and making a serious case for the opening day roster. We break down what we’re seeing from Griffin and why Pirates fans should be excited.

We also dive into:

The biggest surprise of camp so far (👀 “The Password”)

Why this Pirates bullpen might be deeper than people think

Standout performances from the week

What to watch for in the upcoming slate of games in Bradenton

On-the-ground coverage, interviews, and fan engagement coming your way

Spring Training 2026 feels different — and we’re bringing you daily Pirates coverage from Florida.

👇 COMMENT BELOW:

Is Konnor Griffin forcing his way into bigger conversations?

How legit is this 4-game win streak?

Who has been your biggest surprise so far?

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Elijah Evans and Ian Eskridge run through Elijah's notes and takeaways from the past three days on the backfields at Camelback Ranch on this BONUS episode of the FutureSox Podcast.

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Elijah Evans got a few minutes of Ryan Fuller's time to pick his brain about the pillars of the White Sox hitting philosophy, some progress reports, and a couple guys to put on your radar.

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Jacob and Danny welcome Chorizy-E of From The 108 to talk some spring baseball and get a 2026 White Sox bingo card square from the man they call "Chorizo".

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Spring Training is heating up and the vibes around the Pittsburgh Pirates are REAL 👀

On this episode of Bucco Bantr, we welcome José Negron of Pittsburgh DK Sports for his Bucco Bantr debut! We dive deep into everything happening down in Bradenton and what it means for the 2026 season.

🔥 What we cover in Episode 293:

The overall vibe check at Pirates Spring Training

How the lineup has looked through the first week of games

The BIG question: Should Konnor Griffin make the Opening Day roster?

Players who have stood out early

Jhostnyxon Garcia stepping up in a big way

Oneil Cruz and his improved approach at the plate 👀

Adam and Scott close the show by highlighting the Pirates who are making serious noise early in camp and could impact the roster decisions heading north.

If you’re a diehard Pirates fan looking for daily Pirates news, spring training analysis, roster breakdowns, and prospect updates — this is the show for you.

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Do YOU think Konnor Griffin should make the Opening Day roster?

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Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas dive into the most impressive White Sox performances from the first week of Spring Training, highlighting data that stood out for many key players.

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Dahn On The Farm is BACK! 🚜⚾️

This week we sit down with Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Titus Dumitru to talk about his incredible journey to pro ball and why he believes the Pirates organization is the perfect fit for his development.

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2024, Dumitru was acquired by Pittsburgh in 2025 in the trade that sent RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta. Now, he’s carving out his path in the Pirates farm system — and the story behind it is even better.

From being lightly recruited out of high school in Oregon, to taking the junior college route, to committing to New Mexico State University, Titus bet on himself every step of the way. 💪 He opens up about the adjustments he’s made in pro ball, the mindset required to keep climbing, and how the Pirates player development system has helped elevate his game.

If you love Pirates prospects, minor league breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes player stories — this one is for you.

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What stands out most about Dumitru’s game?

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