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The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball — Or Are They?
The Dodgers have done it again — back-to-back World Series titles. But at what cost? On this week’s Bucco Brew, we’re asking the question every baseball fan’s thinking: are the Dodgers ruining the sp…
Published on 1 month ago
Pirates Hire Bill Murphy as Pitching Coach, Derek Shelton Takes Over Twins
The Pirates made a few coaching/front office moves this week. They brought in former Astros pitching coach to fill the role left vacant by Oscar Marin. Jim, DiNardo, & Tyler discuss why there is opti…
Published on 1 month ago
Baseball America's Jesus Cano Talks Pirates Prospects in the Arizona Fall League
While we were in Arizona we caught up with Baseball America's Jesus Cano to dive into what he has been seeing from the Pirates prospects in the AFL. With the dominant start from Esmerlyn Valdez, to t…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Pirates Lose Rising Front Office Star Justin Horowitz to Nationals
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Jim and DiNardo discuss the loss of Justin Horowitz, who was named Assistant General Manager for the Nationals last week. What does that mean for the Pirates…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Which Pittsburgh Pirates Will Finally Deliver? 2026 Breakout Picks
The Pirates’ 2025 season was a frustrating mix of promising underlying metrics and disappointing outcomes. Their team expected wOBA (xwOBA) suggested they were doing far more damage than their actual…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Three Exciting Takeaways About The Pirates Prospects In The Arizona Fall League
Jim, Tyler, & DiNardo wrap up their time at the Arizona Fall League by each giving their biggest takeaway. It's no surprise that Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. were the talk of the league so far. …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Arizona Fall League - "Baseball's Best Kept Secret"
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Jim and DiNardo are back from their trip to Arizona Fall League and they have some thoughts. Also, could Paul Skenes have been the next Shohei Ohtani?
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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Esmerlyn Valdez And Tony Blanco Jr. Continue To Provide Offense | NS9 AFL Day 3 Recap
Tyler and Jim recap day 3 of NS9's trip to the Arizona Fall League. Today we saw the Salt River Rafters come from behind to win thanks in part to Tony Blanco Jr.'s 2 RBI Double. Both he and Esmerlyn …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tony Blanco Jr. Talks His Exit Velocity, Approach, & Hot Start To The Arizona Fall League
Tony Blanco Jr. joins DiNardo as he asks him how he is able to hit the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history at just 20 years of age, his patience at the plate, and wonders who would win in a HR derb…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Esmerlyn Valdez Talking His Hot Start In The Arizona Fall League
DiNardo talks to The Magician, Esmerlyn Valdez, on his scorching hot start to the Arizona Fall League where he leads in walks and home runs. He also wants to know who would win in a HR derby between …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago