Bucs On Deck Podcast

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss Paul Skenes winning the Rookie of the Year award and his actual chances of winning the Cy Young despite being a finalist.

We then move over to the recently concluded Arizona Fall League and our takeaways from the Pirates players who participated.

Finally, we look at Baseball America’s recent Top 10 update for the Pirates system that also included a look at their potential 2028 lineup and rotation, as well as the best tools in the system.

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In our latest podcast episode, the offseason is officially underway, with the pending free agents officially hitting the market.

We lead off our conversation with the addition of Trey Cabbage through waivers. What kind of fit can he provide and how the Pirates could be shifting focus on who they bring into the system?

Then, we take a look at the free agent class and who makes sense for the Pirates. How best should the Pirates approach this offseason?

We take a look at positions of focus and who might fit all on our latest podcast episode!

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In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the upcoming offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the important dates to follow, and there is no better person to bring on than Ethan Hullihen.

Listen to Nola, Murphy, and Ethan talk about what the important dates are this offseason, including the Rule 5 and Draft Lottery.

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In our latest podcast episode, we talk about the World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, with a prediction of the winner.

We then talk about the Arizona Fall League, now two weeks in. Who has stood out?

Finally, we talk about various Winter Leagues underway, and after the Endy Rodriguez injury last year, is sending players still worth it?

In the latest podcast episode, we discuss the Arizona Fall League, which has since kicked off. We take a look at the nine prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates sent to Arizona, including Termarr Johnson.

We then wrap up the show with a few players from around the league who will be playing, not from the Pirates’ organization.

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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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