Bucco Triple Play

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World Series-winning MLB coach Rich Donnelly, a 30-year veteran of the game, breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Pirates while sharing incredible stories from the team’s rich history. Joined by s... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Bucco Triple Play episodes:

August 14, 2026 Buctober or Bust: Do the Pirates Have a Chance?
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third-base coach Rich Donnelly, avid Pirates fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips break down the Bucs’ tough series loss to the Marlins.
Is the Pirates’ playoff push over, or is there still hope for Buctober? The guys discuss where the Buccos stand in the playoff race, what needs to happen down the stretch, and look ahead to a huge upcoming series
against the Boston Red Sox.
Then, it’s time to open Rich’s Treasure Chest! Rich takes us
back to his days coaching with the Los Angeles Dodgers and shares a spring training story featuring a familiar face that Steelers and Packers fans might recognize. Who was it, and what happened? You’ll have to tune in to hear the full story!
And remember—we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Bucco Triple Play and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
Drop your take in the comments, because your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play!
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31min
August 10, 2026 Pirates need Momentum - Does it start in Miami?
Can the Bucs finally get rolling and put together a winning streak?
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and die-hard Bucs fan Don Sloan are back to break down another frustrating home series against the New York Mets—and talk about what needs to change for the Pirates to finally build some momentum.
The guys discuss the Bucs’ continued struggles, why getting hot right before the All-Star break isn’t always as good as it sounds, and what it’s going to take for this team to turn things around. For Rich and Don, the first step is simple: win two games in a row! You can’t build a streak until you win the first two, so can the Pirates finally make it happen?
Then it’s time to open Rich’s Treasure Chest, and this one takes an unexpected turn! Rich shares stories about some of the crazy odd jobs he worked while making his way through the minor leagues—including one that landed him at a Circus! Yes, you read that right. Rich Donnelly, minor-league baseball…and the Circus. You’ve got to hear this story!
And, as always, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’!
What’s your take on the Pirates right now?
Can they finally put together a winning streak?
What needs to change to get the Bucs rolling?
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and your take could be featured on a future episode of the Bucco Triple Play!
Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on social media so you don’t miss an episode.
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39min
August 06, 2026 Pirates drop another series - Now the Mets come to town
In this edition of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast, former
Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly and avid Pirates fan Don Sloan break down Pittsburgh's disappointing series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers and look ahead to the upcoming homestand against the New York Mets.
Rich and Don also discuss the Pirates' trade deadline additions, evaluate the moves the club made to strengthen its bullpen, and share their thoughts on what Pittsburgh needs to do to get back on track at PNC Park.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly shares some of his favorite stories about baseball superstitions from memorable player routines to a few of his own!
And don't forget—we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on social media, and leave a comment sharing your thoughts on the Pirates' recent moves. Your comment could be featured in an upcoming episode of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast!
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31min
August 03, 2026 Pirates Fall Short Against Reds — Can They Bounce Back?
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the Pirates' 1–3 road trip against the Reds and look ahead to an important series against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
The guys are joined by former Pirates pitcher Jim Gott, who reflects on being acquired by Pittsburgh in 1987, what those years with the organization meant to him, and what it was like pitching for the Buccos. Jim also shares his thoughts on the art of getting ready in the bullpen, the mental approach to staying prepared, and much more.
In Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich digs into the archives and shares a few stories about throwing batting practice to some memorable celebrity guests, including Meat Loaf and Batman!
And don't forget, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media. Your thoughts on the Buccos could be featured in an upcoming episode!
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47min
July 29, 2026 Deadline Decisions: Bucs head to Cincinnati
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 recap a disappointing series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and look ahead to back-to-back road series against the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers.
The guys also dive into the looming MLB trade deadline, discussing what moves the Pirates should make—particularly in the bullpen—and whether the front office should look to address other areas of the roster as the deadline approaches.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich shares stories from travel days during his baseball career, including locker room pranks, memorable airport moments, and the time he lost a bet that forced him to wear a very interesting outfit through the airport. If you're watching on YouTube, you'll even get to see what that outfit looked like!
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Your thoughts on the Pirates
could be featured in an upcoming episode!
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31min
July 27, 2026 Playoff Push? Diamondbacks Come to PNC & Lanny Frattare Joins Bucco Triple Play
On this episode of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as the countdown to the MLB Trade Deadline continues.
The guys break down the Pirates' series loss to the Chicago
Cubs, discuss what it means moving forward, and preview the Buccos' upcoming homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Pittsburgh looks to stay in the playoff hunt.
This week's special guest is former Pirates play-by-play broadcaster Lanny Frattare. The legendary voice of the Pirates called more than 5,000 games over his 33-year career before retiring in 2008. Lanny joins Rich for this week's edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, where they reminisce about a memorable pizza night in Montreal with former Manager Jim Leyland and share more behind-the-scenes stories from their baseball days.
And remember—we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on our social media. Your thoughts on the Buccos could be featured in an upcoming episode!
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55min
July 23, 2026 North Side comes to the North Shore: Dan Dakich joins the Show
On this episode of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pittsburgh
Pirates coach Rich Donnelly, avid Pirates fan Don Sloan, and College World
Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the latest surrounding the
Buccos. The guys are joined by veteran sportscaster and lifelong
Cubs fan Dan Dakich, who shares his thoughts on the upcoming Cubs-Pirates series, discusses Chicago's outlook, and tells the story of how he and Rich first became friends.
The crew also recaps the Pirates' 3-3 road trip through
Cleveland and New York, talks about the importance of taking advantage of a favorable upcoming schedule, and dives into the team's playoff chances as the stretch run continues.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich and Dan take
a trip down memory lane and share the hilarious story of the time Dan and one of his buddies showed up to batting practice wearing street clothes.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you
never miss a new episode of Bucco Triple Play. And remember, we want to
hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Leave your comments on our social media pages, and your take on the Pirates could be featured in an upcoming episode.
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37min
July 20, 2026 Bucs Visit the Yankees: Playoff Talk & Trade Deadline Decisions
On this episode of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates
coach Rich Donnelly and longtime Pirates fan Don Sloan as they discuss how the Buccos are playing after the All-Star break.
The guys recap the Pirates' series win over the Cleveland
Guardians after taking two of three on the road and discuss the impact of the club's exciting young talent. They also break down the Pirates' ongoing bullpen struggles, the team's playoff push, and the upcoming MLB trade deadline, including the types of moves the Buccos could be looking to make.
It's a double dose of Rich's Treasure Chest as Rich shares
two memorable stories from his baseball career, including being drafted by the New York Yankees—although he never played for the organization. It's a fitting story as the Pirates open a series against the Yankees today.
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48min
July 16, 2026 Second Half Begins: Pirates at Guardians & Matt Underwood Joins the Podcast
We're back from the All-Star break! On this edition of Bucco
Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and avid Pirates fan Don Sloan are joined by Cleveland Guardians play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood as the Buccos head to Cleveland for a key series against the Guardians, who enter the weekend tied for first place in the AL Central.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich shares a fascinating story about getting pitchers ready in the bullpen while working under legendary Pirates manager Jim Leyland.
And as always, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment to stay up to date on the latest episodes of Bucco Triple Play. Your comment could even be featured on a future show!
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59min
July 13, 2026 All-Star Break Edition: Larry Bowa joins Bucco Triple Play
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and Don Sloan break down the Pirates' impressive sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers and discuss the club's momentum heading into the All-Star break. Can the Buccos keep it rolling in the second half?
The guys are joined by Phillies legend Larry Bowa, who shares his perspective on the importance of carrying momentum out of the All-Star break and reflects on how today's game has changed compared to the era in which he played.
In Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich tells the story of where he was when he received the call to throw to the hitters in the Home Run Derby—a memorable All-Star experience you won't want to miss.
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55min

FAQs about Bucco Triple Play:

How many episodes does Bucco Triple Play have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.