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This Friday the 13th, we’re talking more about Brandon Lowe, who received All-MLB Second Team honors this week. We also cover the rest of the MLB Awards presented around the league. Will the Pittsburgh Pirates bring Brandon Lowe back? The question continues to go unanswered. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wyatt Sanford is an all-star in the Arizona Fall League. Will the Pittsburgh Pirates prospect impact the 2027 team? It’s also MLB Awards Week, so we talk about which Pirates are in line for awards and whether we’re concerned about the lack of Pittsburgh Pirates representation among the finalists. Come hang out! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Jake break down a busy week of Pittsburgh Pirates news. We discuss the Akil Baddoo waiver claim, losing Isaac Mattson on waivers, and the Pirates extending the qualifying offer to Brandon Lowe, who is also a Silver Slugger finalist. Then we dig into the newly released 2027 Pirates promotional schedule, including what’s on it and our predictions for this year’s bobbleheads. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ethan Hullihen joins the show to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2026 offseason. We cover the key MLB dates in November, from the qualifying offer deadline to free agency and trade buzz, as the December 1 CBA expiration and possible lockout approach. What should Pirates fans expect between now and then? Bring your own questions for the live show. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series! Now it's time for a one-month offseason before the lockout. Let's take one last chance to talk about the World Series and put 2026 to bed. What happens now in the off-season? I'll touch on that, too. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we're talking World Series excitement of the first two games and coming. We will also talk about the headspace of Pittsburgh Pirates fans without a dog in the fight, and how that changes how you watch these games. Folks who share baseball as their favorite sport have a lot more on the mind... like when they'll see their favorite team play again. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Forget the national narrative. We discuss why we believe this World Series should be great baseball for real baseball fans. We preview the matchup, look back at Tampa Bay and Milwaukee's road to the World Series, and share our predictions for who will hoist the trophy. And which one of these franchises will win their first World Series ever! Don't miss our MLB playoff breakdown, World Series preview, and championship picks. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we each bring a handful of Pittsburgh Pirates players to the table and ask the question: what would we tell them to work on this offseason? What player would you send home with what plan? We know how much Ben Cherington will have to rely on internal improvement. We also talk about the MLB Postseason games and where they stand. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we touch on Brandon Lowe and Jared Triolo being named Gold Glove finalists before diving into a Pittsburgh debate sparked by Pirates fans gathering at the Forbes Field wall to relive Bill Mazeroski’s legendary 1960 World Series home run. Why does Maz’s walk‑off still matter, and why do some people insist on calling it embarrassing? We also break down MLB’s experimental outfield‑shift rules being tested in the Arizona Fall League. Could these changes reshape offense, BABIP, and launch‑angle hitting across baseball? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight we dive into more Pittsburgh Pirates’ offseason debates, starting with whether the Bucs should consider trading Bryan Reynolds or Mitch Keller to create the flexibility needed to bring back Brandon Lowe. We also break down how the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians reaching the LCS impacts the CBA and salary‑cap conversation. Does this diffuse the need for reform? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.