Bucco Bantr

In this week’s episode of Bucco Bantr, we recap the past week of Arizona Fall League action and the Fall Stars weekend, highlighting standout performances from Pirates prospects. We also dive into some early offseason transactions, the official opening of free agency, and discuss a few intriguing early trade targets the Pirates could explore this winter.

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Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Mark Gonzalez from the Chicago Sun-Times in the first segment to give an update on Hagen Smith from the desert. Afterwards they discussed the new White Sox staff hires, Luis Robert, Martin Perez, and the Rule 5 draft.

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The offseason is officially upon us. The White Sox have hired new coaches and picked up Luis Robert Jr's $20M option. Jacob and Danny discuss these things and more.

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We sit down with Pirates pitching prospect Levi Sterling for an in-depth conversation about his baseball journey — from growing up in the competitive baseball hotbed of Southern California and starring at a powerhouse high school, to representing Team USA alongside future teammate Konnor Griffin, hearing his name called on draft day, and adjusting to life in pro ball. Levi shares insights into his mindset on the mound, his development process, and what drives him as he begins his path through the Pirates organization.

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Elijah is joined by prospect Caden Connor to discuss his experience in the Arizona Fall League and the development of his game after two professional seasons. They talk about his mechanical adjustments, approach at the plate, the talented group in Arizona, and more.

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JABO Episode 2 takes a dive into a world of long-billed hats, fireworks, murderous dogs, and problematic kissing scenes as Adam and Chris look at the coming of age classic THE SANDLOT. The heartwarming, nostalgia-filled coming-of-age romp that looks at growing up through the lens of baseball and bullying. Get your popcorn ready, toast your mallows, and get ready for the Babe Ruth suckfest that defined a generation.

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The MLB Offseason is officially here. We dive into an action-packed week across baseball by starting off with the thrilling conclusion to the World Series. Then, we break down the big coaching news — Derek Shelton heading to Minnesota as their new manager and Bill Murphy being named the Pirates’ new pitching coach. We’ll also recap the latest Arizona Fall League action, highlighting standout performances from Pirates prospects, and finish by discussing some early trade targets as the offseason begins to take shape.

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Elijah and Dylan break down the MLB Free Agent Class and options for the White Sox on this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp.

They discuss corner infielders, outfielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers who are free agents that the White Sox could target this winter.

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Elijah is joined by Sean Anderson of CHGO to discuss the White Sox roster outlook for 2026 and beyond. They discuss which players they think have secured a roster spot and then what additions to the roster are most likely to come this offseason.

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We sit down with newly acquired Pirates prospect Callan Moss, who shares his remarkable journey from New York City to becoming one of the organization’s breakout hitters. Moss reflects on what it was like developing as a player in a city not known for producing baseball talent, the challenges of going undrafted, and the mindset that helped him carve out a path to professional success. We also dive into how his gritty New York upbringing shaped his approach at the plate and what fans can expect as he continues to make his mark in the Pirates system.

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