Bucco Bantr

The inaugural season has come to a close. JABO ends it's miracle run to the pennant, and custody of their children, with help from a disembodied voice in a cornfield, and finally find they aren't the same player they used to be thanks to a fast-talking Japanese woman and an alcoholic little league coach. Also, there might be a dead day in there.

Let's wrap up 16 movies and get our popcorn ready one last time.

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Ian Eskridge and James Fox return with another episode of the FutureSox podcast, part of the Just Baseball Media Network. They discussed the early returns in from Az and had some draft chatter.

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Spring Training baseball is BACK and the vibes in Bradenton are DIFFERENT 👀🔥

In Episode 291 of Bucco Bantr, we break down all three spring training games as the Pittsburgh Pirates jump out to a 3-0 start — their first undefeated start through three games since 2019 spring training.

We dive into:

⚾ The biggest takeaways from the opening weekend

⚾ The energy and atmosphere around Bradenton

⚾ Our favorite moments from the first three games

⚾ Is Esmerlyn Valdez for real?

⚾ Can Termarr Johnson take the next step in 2026?

There’s a different feel around camp this year — confidence, competition, and legitimate depth. We break it all down and tell you what actually matters… and what doesn’t.

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Is Valdez the real deal?

Is this the year Termarr breaks out?

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Bucco Bantr is your go-to Pittsburgh Pirates podcast for spring training breakdowns, prospect updates, trade rumors, game recaps, clubhouse insight, and more.

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Just Baseball dropped its latest Top 100 Prospect List, and we’re diving all the way in. On this episode, we break down which Pittsburgh Pirates prospects cracked the list, what their rankings really say about their development, and how they stack up against the rest of baseball’s elite farm talent.

We also get into the fringe names—the Pirates prospects who just missed the cut or are knocking loudly on the door—and debate who could be next to rise into Top 100 territory as the season unfolds.

From high-ceiling stars to under-the-radar risers, this episode is all about where the Pirates’ farm system stands right now and what it means for the future in Pittsburgh.

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Jacob and Danny welcome Peter Fonseca of the Chi Sports Bums and talk some spring baseball. Peter gives us his bingo square.

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Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas take a look at the key position battles heading into Spring Training and predict who will make the Opening Day Roster for the White Sox.

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We sat down with Pittsburgh Pirates 1B prospect Nick Cimillo for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

Nick walks us through:

The moment he got drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

His first call to big league camp this spring

The toughest adjustments he had to make in pro ball

How he’s developed into one of the organization’s most intriguing first base prospects

What’s changed mechanically and mentally since entering the minors

We also had some fun in this one 👀

Nick talks about clubhouse culture, teammate Mitch Jebb’s DJ skills, and yes… we settle the debate on Altoona pizza.

As always, Bucco Bantr brings you exclusive interviews, prospect breakdowns, and inside stories all season long.

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When do you think Nick Cimillo makes his MLB debut?

Could he be the Pirates’ future at 1B?

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Adam and Chris get in the way back machine and travel to 1943- when women's sports were not respected, they barely had autonomy, and women were sexualized in the workplace. What a grim time it must have been. Follow the fictionalized tale of the very real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the Rockford Peaches as they learn to respect themselves, respect each other, and at one point, poison a woman. Get dirt in your skirt and get your popcorn ready.

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Ian Eskridge and James Fox return with another episode of the FutureSox podcast, part of the Just Baseball Media Network. They discussed the return of Fedde, Mune hitting bombs, the vibes at ST, and Getzgate. They also did a Roch check.

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🚨 PIRATES SPRING TRAINING HEATS UP | Konnor Griffin Opening Day?! | Trade Targets Revealed 🚨

Episode 288 of Bucco Bantr is LOADED.

We break down the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates spring training headlines, including Henry Davis’ swing adjustments and what they could mean for his 2026 breakout potential. Is this the version of Davis Pirates fans have been waiting for?

Then we dive into the growing buzz around Konnor Griffin and the possibility of him making the Opening Day roster. Is it realistic? Is it hype? Or is something bigger brewing in Bradenton?

👀 And that’s just the beginning.

We shift into trade talk at third base, as producer Jay officially joins the show and pulls up the film to break down why potential targets like:

Bret Baty;

Mark Vientos;

Alex Freeland; and

Hyeseong Kim could make sense for the Pirates.

To close it out, Adam drops a SURPRISE trade idea involving the Atlanta Braves’ No. 28 prospect, David McCabe. Could the Braves be looking for pitching depth — and could Pittsburgh capitalize?

If you're a diehard Pirates fan, this episode is a MUST WATCH.

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