412 Double Play Podcast

The 2024 Season has come to a close for the Pittsburgh Pirates but questions will remain for months regarding what went wrong and what they NEED to fix before the team heads to Bradenton in February. Mike Crawford (mikecrawford_17) and I reflect on the year behind and look to the offseason ahead. #LetsGoBucs #Pirates https://steelcitypirates.com/

As the season reaches the final lap, the #Pirates stumble to the finish line. While pitching blow-ups have taken place, the ongoing problem has been with the offense - which has been downright atrocious at times. I break it down in this week's episode #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

As the season is winding down, the team needs to start answering questions before the offseason forces their hand. Where do they need to make upgrades and do they even have the base to think they can contend in 2025? I discuss in this week's episode - #LetsGoBucs #Pirates https://steelcitypirates.com/

The Pirates continue to squander opportunities and for some reason have not called up the calvary! Why? I ask that very question in this week's special Sunday episode! #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

One of the biggest bullpen blow-ups in baseball history cost our closer his role and struggles to develop international talent cost two men their job while Oneil Cruz is sizzling at the plate even as he changes his place on the field. Neal Kokiko (@nckokiko) joins to talk about all that and more in this week's episode! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Hall of Fame Weekend capped with a walk-off winner this week but with Jared Jones slated to return, we take a look at some options for the 2025 Pirates rotation. @StephenCastrign joins as co-host to discuss this and more in this week's episode! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Solo recording from family vacation in OCMD as the #Pirates finally broke their losing streak but they still have some issues that need resolved before they can ascend to the next level. Find out what that is in this week's episode! #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Drew Cagle (@cagles_bagels) joins the show to break down this train wreck of a week. The offense is FINALLY producing but the pitching is imploding. Can the team come back from this and get the season back on track or is this the end? We discuss in this week's episode #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Chances to win in every game this week but the #Pirates settle with a 3-3 split as they struggle to keep up in the competitive Wild Card picture. New blood in the clubhouse and in the system between trade deals and draft picks but can that overcome some problems in the bullpen? We break it all down in this week's episode! #letsgobucs https://steelcitypirates.com/

Pirates Beat Writer for the PPG, Andrew Destin (AndrewDestin1) returns to the show to discuss MLB Draft, All Star Break Festivities and how the Pirates may approach the Trade Deadline. #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://steelcitypirates.com/