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White Sox Pitching Coordinator Matt Zaleski joins Elijah to discuss the development of pitchers throughout the entire White Sox organization.

They discuss the growth of Shane Smith, Grant Taylor, and more at the MLB level before discussing organizational pitching philosophy and arsenal adjustments. Then, they talk about key prospects, including Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal, Christian Oppor, and others.

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In the inaugural episode of Just a Bit Outside, Adam and Chris take a look at the 1989 classic, "Field of Dreams". What's more American than finger guns, hot dogs, an army of steam rollers, time-traveling ghosts, baseball, and corn? Adam got to see this movie for the first time, so listen along and enjoy the childlike wonder of experiencing a very weird movie for the first time.

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This week on Bucco Bantr, we break down all the latest action from the Arizona Fall League, where several Pirates prospects continue to make noise. We also dive into the surprising news of Amateur Scouting Director Justin Horowitz’s departure — what it means for the organization heading into another crucial offseason. Plus, we highlight a few more early trade targets the Pirates could pursue to bolster the roster for 2026.

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Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed From the 108's MrDelicious13 AKA Beefloaf. They discussed the White Sox offseason plans for R5 Protection, FA, & Coaching Hires.

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We sit down with Pirates 2025 first-round pick Seth Hernandez, one of the most exciting young arms in the organization. We dive into Seth’s draft day experience, his transition into professional baseball, and the mindset that drives him on the mound. He shares insight into his pitch arsenal, preparation routines, and how he’s adapting to the challenges of pro ball. Plus, we get his thoughts on joining a growing wave of talented pitching prospects in the Pirates system.

Tune in for an inside look at the future of the Bucs’ rotation and get to know the player behind the hype — Seth Hernandez.

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Jacob and Danny anticipate the upcoming offseason and give their thoughts on some of the potential names that could find themselves in a White Sox uniform for 2026.

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We’re back with another week of Arizona Fall League action — and Esmerlyn Valdez is on fire. We break down his torrid stretch at the plate and what it could mean for his development heading into 2026. Plus, we continue exploring potential offseason trade targets and take an early look at the free agent market as the Hot Stove starts to heat up.

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Ian Eskridge and James Fox hop on to discuss Playoffs, a couple quick AFL Notes, Developments Outside Chicago, and the Labor Situation.

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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.

A great mix of insight, intensity, and personality — this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas talk through a variety of White Sox topics in preparation for the offseason ahead. They talk through performances from the first week of the Arizona Fall League, Baseball America's recent MiLB Stuff+ and Hit+ rankings, and the 40-man roster moves and outlook heading into the offseason.

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