Bucs On Deck Podcast

In our latest podcast episode, Nola and I discuss some of the top performers of the 2024 season. We also discuss some disappointing seasons, one thing to watch the last week of the season, and some early off-season storylines.

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With the season winding down and only one affiliate left playing, Nola and Murphy discuss some potential names the Pirates could send to the Arizona Fall League, which begins in October.

They then look back at the site’s original top 25 prospect list and give some reactions after the entire season. They also look at their predictions on breakout and players to watch going into the year.

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Murphy and Nola are back with another podcast episode. This week, they discuss some pitching help the Greensboro Grasshoppers have received from late-season additions through promotions.

Could Carlson Reed jump straight to Double-A to begin 2025? Is Garrett McMillan a legit relief prospect? They discuss both there.

They then talk about the Pirates ‘moving on’ from Junior Vizcaino as the Director of International Scouting. Was it the right move? Or is there something bigger afoot here?

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Nola and Murphy are back with another podcast episode with plenty to discuss. They lead off with the news that Oneil Cruz will shift to the outfield. How does that impact the rest of the season and beyond?

They then shift to Henry Davis, who returns to Pittsburgh after Joey Bart lands on the injured list. Is this make-or-break time for the former first-overall pick? How has he looked in Triple-A, and will that translate to the majors this time?

Finally, they discuss some minor league promotions, including 2022 first-round pick Termarr Johnson's move to Altoona. Who else is moving up to a new level?

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Development isn’t linear, and sometimes, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to prospects. So, Nola and Murphy take a look at some players who, in the box score, are having down years but are still high on.

They then look at some of the 2024 draft picks who have made their debuts and what has stood out about them. Six draft picks have made their official pro debuts; who has done well?

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Another podcast episode with Nola and Murphy talking about the Triple-A debut of Bubba Chandler, what went well, and what to expect for the rest of the season. They then shift to the pending Top 25 prospects update, and who is the top-hitting prospect in the system—Termarr Johnson or Konnor Griffin?

Finally, they discuss the Pirates’ recent collapse and how deep the troubles go. Can the season be saved? Is it even worth saving without addressing the bigger issues the organization seems to have?

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In the latest Bucs on Deck podcast, Nola and Murphy discuss some recent system promotions, including Bubba Chandler and Thomas Harrington's move to Triple-A.

They then discuss the suddenly interesting Indianapolis Indians' playoff chances and, finally, some debuts down in Bradenton last week.

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The 2024 Trade Deadline has come and gone. We recap all the moves that the Pittsburgh Pirates made.

Who did they get? Which prospects did they give up? How much better did they get as a team? We answer all of those questions tonight.

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In our latest podcast episode, we recap the Pirates' 2024 draft and examine other teams that we thought had strong drafts.

We also looked at some things we are watching coming back from the break in the Pirates’ system.

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Murphy and Nola have Corey Schrader of Steel City Pirates on to talk about the 2024 draft.

Before they get into things, they discuss the 2023 draft one year later and the decision to take Paul Skenes over Dylan Crews. They then dive into the draft, who some of the top players are, and what the Pirates may do with the ninth overall pick.

They then each give three players they really like after the first round (plus three more rapid-fire names to watch).

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