Bucco Triple Play

On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join World Series champion Rich Donnelly, College World Series champion Bill Phillips, and Don Sloan as they look back on the Brewers’ World Series victory. The guys discuss what Milwaukee’s first championship means for other teams still chasing their first title.

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich shares what it was like to win a World Series and brings out his championship ring. He reflects on the words manager Jim Leyland had engraved on it—and why he believes those words capture what every team needs to come together and win a championship.

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On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, join College World Series champion Bill Phillips, World Series champion Rich Donnelly of the Marlins, and Don Sloan as they break down the first two games of the World Series. The guys discuss whether the Rays can win at Tropicana Field and if the final two games will be needed in Milwaukee.

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On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, College World Series champion Bill Phillips and World Series champion coach Rich Donnelly, who won a title with the Marlins, talk about the matchup that’s set: the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers. Both teams finished the regular season with the best record in their respective leagues.

The guys recap the Rays’ Championship Series against the Guardians and discuss the challenges Cleveland faced.

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich looks back on winning the World Series with the Marlins as a member of Jim Leyland’s coaching staff. He shares memories of Leyland’s leadership and the motivation he gave the team,

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On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, Don Sloan, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly, and longtime Pittsburgh sportscaster Bill Phillips look back at three of the Pirates’ five World Series championships. The guys discuss how long it’s been since the Buccos last won it all and revisit their unforgettable 1960 World Series victory over the Yankees.

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich looks back at the Pirates’ 1992 loss to the Braves, which ended Pittsburgh’s chance to reach the World Series. Five years later, while working with the Marlins, Rich finally got to beat the Braves—and send them home. Tune in to hear the full story.

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On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, Rich Donnelly, Don Sloan, and Bill Phillips continue their playoff conversation as the race to the World Series heats up.

The guys are joined by longtime baseball writer Jayson Stark, who shares his thoughts on the postseason and offers an outside perspective on the Pirates. Jayson also tells a few stories from his time launching hot dogs alongside the Phillie Phanatic.

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich looks back on his first

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On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips as they break down the MLB playoffs. The guys discuss the Division Series matchups and look back at the Pirates players who earned recognition for their September performances.

The crew is also joined by former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy, who shares his thoughts on the Braves’ season and reflects on his career in Atlanta—including the highs, the challenges, and the lessons he learned along the way.

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich takes us back to his early days coaching in Triple-A. We don’t want to give too much away, so you’ll have to watch and listen to hear how the story unfolds.

And remember, we always want to hear “What Yinz are Sayin’! Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment telling us who you think will win the 2026 World Series.

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On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips as they officially wrap up the Pirates’ 2026 season—the team’s first winning season since 2018—following their final series against the Tigers.

The guys look back at the highs and lows of the season, discuss what the Pirates could look like next year, and share their hopes that some key members of the 2026 roster can remain in Pittsburgh.

Former Pirate and current broadcaster Kevin Young joins the

In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich shares more stories about the unforgettable characters he has met throughout his time in Major League Baseball. This time, he takes us back to stories about former player and manager Doug Rader—better known as “The Red Rooster.” Tune in to hear why he earned that nickname.

And, as always, we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Like, comment, and follow us on social media to share your thoughts on the Pirates’ 2026 season—and let us know who you think will make a run to the World Series.

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On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips preview the final weekend of Pirates baseball and take a look at what this year’s MLB postseason could bring. The guys break down both the American League and National League playoff pictures, including the division races and the team’s leading the way into October.

The crew is joined by Cleveland Guardians play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood after the Guardians clinched a postseason berth for the third straight year with a win over the Red Sox. Matt shares the excitement inside the clubhouse following the clinch, reflects on the Guardians’ success this season, and explains how they have positioned themselves for another run. He also gives his take on Cleveland’s chances of reaching the World Series.

In this edition of Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich shares some true stories about a forgotten—but highly successful—Texas Rangers team. Despite posting one of the best records in franchise history, that club faced plenty of challenges along the way. You’ll have to tune in to hear these unforgettable “tall tales.”

And, as always, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the Pirates’ 2026 season and this year’s playoff picture. Your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode!

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The guys recapped the weekend series against the Kansas City Royals and looked ahead to the series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Plus, Rich Donnelly dove deep into his treasure chest of characters, and they were joined by surprise guest and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lars Nootbaar.

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