412 Double Play Podcast

Paul Skenes makes his major league debut! Did he live up to the hype? Also, the bats are starting to heat up but one former All Star is still struggling to find his stride. We talk about these topics and more on this week's episode! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Offensive struggles permeated throughout this week as the team struggles to find answers. Is it already on the roster? Is the Sunday outburst reason to believe in a turn-around? Tune in as we discuss broken expectations and resetting on the season in this week's episode of #412DoublePlay #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Following another sub-par week of games with stranded baserunners galore, we are discussing ideas on how to optimize this lineup and get more runs scored. Plus, would a six-man rotation work when Skenes is called up? All that and more in this weeks episode! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Bucs drop six straight, getting swept in back-to-back series while looking overmatched in the field, at the dish and on the bump. Can they turn things around, or is the sky falling in the Steel City? #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB https://steelcitypirates.com/

A pair of splits, a concerning injury, some milestones and a hometown dude facing boo birds - this week has it all and more! Check out the latest episode with all this and more! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

#Pirates are 8-2 after series wins vs. #Nationals and #Orioles! How legit is this start? Are the errors a concern? Will the bullpen injuries finally take its toll on the team? And what about the slow start from Cutch? We talk about all this and more in this week's episode! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Christian Wolf (CWolfPGH) joins for a special Home Opener episode talking prospects, promotions, the minor leagues and what Opening Day means in Pittsburgh. Hope to see you at PNC Park! #LetsGoBucs #PNCBLACKOUT #Piratessteelcitypirates.com

The #Pirates swept the #Marlins in a 4 game series, Jared Jones made his MLB debut just hours after Paul Skenes started his first game for Indianapolis and Derek Shelton is playing chess when other teams are playing checkers. Check out these topics and more on this week’s episode! #LetsGoBucs steelcitypirates.com

Welcome to the 2024 Season! Pirates play MEANINGFUL games this week and we talk injuries and illnesses, pitching and hitting, predictions and concerns in this preview for the start of the #Pirates season! Enjoy! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Jack McMullen (@Jack_McMullen11) from @JustBaseballFans and @indyindians returns to the show to talk about Spring Breakout, fun prospects, the Indianapolis Indians and these scrappy Pittsburgh Pirates. #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #Prospects #SpringBreakout https://steelcitypirates.com/

The most exciting rotation in MiLB might be our very own Altoona Curve and Jarrod Prugar (@JPrugar26) of the Altoona Mirror joins to show to talk about that electric arsenal of arms, the coaching shuffle from last season, a struggling offense and what to look forward to with the Curve in 2024. https://steelcitypirates.com/ #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #AltoonaCurve

Anthony "Murph" Murphy (@__Murphy88) returns to the show to talk all about the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Also, first week of Spring Training is in the books and already seeing some pieces fall into (or out of) place for the roster. New outro this week so stick around for it. Steel City: https://steelcitypirates.com/ 2024 Pirates Prospects: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB4VDT1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Ben Pokorny (@BenPokorny) returns to talk Bradenton ball as we begin the farm system preview. Also, Mitch Keller extension, first games of Spring Training and *that* article. All this and more on this week's episode! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/ 2024 Pirates Minor League Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB4VDT1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Beat Writer for MLB.com, Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf), joins the show from Bradenton to talk Spring Training battles, offseason acquisitions and who he is MOST excited to watch this spring! #412DoublePlay #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

SUPERSIZED EPISODE this week as Craig Toth (@BucsBasement), host of Bucs in the Basement podcast joins to break down my picks for the #Pirates Top 10 Prospects! From player comps, floor/ceiling and when these picks could debut with the Bucs, we cover it all!

Nola (@NolaJeffy) joins to talk through 20-11 prospects, give feedback on CSN DFA and provide some thoughts on the evolving situation in the NL Central. SteelCityPirates.com

Anthony Murphy (__Murphy88) of Bucs On Deck returns to the show to talk through our picks for the Pirates prospects ranked 30-21, giving his thoughts on the players and expectations for them moving forward. Also, Chapman signing, Hall of Fame results and MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect list released! It’s a LOADED episode! SteelCityPirates.com

Wrapping up our positional breakdown with Bucs bullpen while also discussing the International Signings and potential impact of comments from a certain deep-pocketed team owner. That and more on this week’s episode from #412DoublePlay #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Talking rotation concerns, PiratesFest thoughts, international signings and arbitration results on this week’s episode. Check out the recently rebranded site: steelcitypirates.com

Early episode drop from Pittsburgh ahead of PiratesFest. We breakdown the infield situation, talk about how the Pirates (mis)handled PR this week and toss out a potentially divisive solution to deterring service time manipulation. Enjoy! Let’s Go Bucs!