Bucs' Bounty

By SportsNet PittsburghSports Baseball

Bucs' Bounty episodes

November 10, 2025 Braxton Ashcraft on His Competitive Upbringing, Don Kelly’s Impact, Hog Hunting, and More!
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft joins Hannah Mears on Inside Pirates Baseball to discuss his competitive upbringing as the youngest of three siblings in Texas, how Tommy John surgery gave him the perspective needed to become a big leaguer, the impact of Pirates manager Don Kelly on his career, and more. Tune in!
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BraxtonAshcraft #InsidePiratesBaseball #IPB #DonKelly #AndrewMcCutchen

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29 min
November 05, 2025 Tim Dillard’s Journey From the Bullpen to the Broadcast Desk
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Milwaukee Brewers TV Analyst Tim Dillard to discuss becoming a big-league sidearm pitcher, his positive broadcast style, becoming baseball's first "influencer", and more from his over 18-year professional baseball career.
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #StevenBrault #TimDillard #MilwaukeeBrewers

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1 hr 15 min
October 29, 2025 Former Pirates Pitcher Jeff Karstens (Part Two)
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry is joined for PART TWO of his interview with former battery mate, and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens.
Karstens shares discusses his time in Pittsburgh, his complete games, the 2013 NL Wild Card game, and more. Tune in!
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #JeffKarstens #Buctober #AJBurnett #GerritCole

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1 hr 3 min
October 27, 2025 Spencer Horwitz on Playing for the Pirates, World Baseball Classic, and Mariah Carey
Pittsburgh Pirates' first baseman Spencer Horwitz joins Hannah Mears on Inside Pirates Baseball to talk about his journey to Pittsburgh, playing for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, his unique batting habits, and more. Tune in!
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #SpencerHorwitz #JocPederson #PaulSkenes #MattHague

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23 min
October 22, 2025 Former Pirates Pitcher Jeff Karstens (Part One)
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry is joined by his former battery mate, and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens.
Karstens shares how he fell in love with baseball in San Diego, was drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos, played alongside stars with the New York Yankees, and more. Tune in!
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #JeffKarstens #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #DerekJeter #MikeMussina

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43 min
October 15, 2025 Breakout Pitchers Led the Way for Pirates in 2025
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Matt Capps take the mound to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff from the 2025 season.
They discuss how young starters stepped in to replace veteran arms, and a few relievers who emerged as key contributors this season. Plus, the duo highlights two potential free agent targets—one pitcher and one position player—who could help the club take the next step. To wrap things up, they react to the latest headlines from the MLB postseason. Tune in!
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Pirates Named ‘Dark Horse’ Suitor For Two Prominent Free Agents
👉 https://sportsnetpittsburgh.com/2025/10/09/pirates-named-dark-horse-suitor-for-two-prominent-free-agents/
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #MattCapps #PiratesPitchers #PaulSkenes #MitchKeller #IsaacMattson #DennisSantana #CarmenMlodzinski #EugenioSuarez #MerrillKelly #MLBPostseason

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42 min
October 13, 2025 Kent Tekulve on Dave Parker, MLB Rule Changes, and Paul Skenes
Pittsburgh Pirates' legend Kent Tekulve joins Dan Potash on Inside Pirates Baseball to talk Dave Parker's Hall of Fame induction, recent MLB rule changes, and the early dominance of Paul Skenes. Tune in!
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #KentTekulve #DaveParker #PaulSkenes

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20 min
October 08, 2025 Don Kelly Shakes up Coaching Staff After Signing Extension
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry and Alex Presley react to Don Kelly’s contract extension and what it means for the future of the club.
They also look at a side-by-side comparison of the Opening Day lineup versus today’s roster, breaking down the evolution of the team throughout the 2025 season. They also unpack the Pirates coaching changes and share their biggest surprises and letdowns from the year. Tune in!
Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #AlexPresley #DonKelly #OneilCruz #JaredTriolo #KonnorGriffin #AndrewMcCutchen #OscarMarin

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1 hr 3 min
October 06, 2025 Jack Wilson Goes From Pirate To Proud Dad Before Sons PNC Park Debut
Former Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop Jack Wilson returned to PNC Park to watch his son, Jacob, take on the Buccos as a member of the visiting A's. Jack and Jacob joined Michael McKenry and Kevin Young on Bucs BP to share their thoughts on this full circle moment. Tune in!
Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n
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For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBP #MichaelMcKenry #KevinYoung #JackWilson #JacobWilson #Athletics #PNCPark

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11 min
October 01, 2025 Tarrik Brock on Tokyo Debut, Oneil Cruz’s Defense, and Building Clubhouse Chemistry
In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Pittsburgh Pirates' first base coach Tarrik Brock to discuss his journey through baseball.

From his journey through the minor leagues and his historic MLB debut in Tokyo, all the way up through his current role as the Pirates baserunning and outfield coach, Brock shares his philosophies on life and baseball. Tune in!
Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n
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For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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#Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #MichaelMcKenry #TarrikBrock

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1 hr

About Bucs' Bounty

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Welcome to Bucs' Bounty, the podcast. Hosted by Michael McKenry and Steven Brault, with appearances by other SportsNet Pittsburgh analysts who will break down everything Pittsburgh Pirates. Our hosts…