In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Rob Friedman, also known as Pitching Ninja, to discuss the origins of Pitching Ninja, the evolution of pitching in baseball, and break down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ elite pitching staff. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty #MichaelMcKenry #StevenBrault #PitchingNinja #RobFriedman #PaulSkenes #BubbaChandler #MikeBurrows #BraxtonAshcraft #FlatGround Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales joins Hannah Mears on Inside Pirates Baseball to discuss his his love of trucks, his induction into the Cape Cod League Hall of Fame, what he learned from his Opening Day injury, and more. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #InsidePiratesBaseball #IPB #NickGonzales #HannahMears #JaredTriolo #PaulSkenes #DonKelly #MiguelPerez #MattHague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Johnny Leonard, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Manager of Youth Baseball and Softball Programs, to talk about his journey from the WPIAL to professional baseball, the challenges of coaching youth sports, and the programs the Pirates offer to grow baseball and softball in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty #MichaelMcKenry #StevenBrault #JohnnyLeonard #YouthBaseball #PiratesYouthPrograms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026 will be an interesting season for Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Jared Jones, but could a position change take his year (and career) to a different level? Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty #MichaelMcKenry #MattCapps #JasonMackey #JaredJones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs' Bounty, Michael McKenry and Alex Presley react to Paul Skenes becoming the third pitcher in Pittsburgh Pirates history to win the Cy Young Award. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty #MichaelMcKenry #AlexPresley #PaulSkenes #NLCyYoung #SkenesCyYoung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Michael McKenry and Matt Capps on Bucs’ Bounty to dive into the Pirates’ offseason. From potential coaching changes to trade and free-agent targets, plus where top prospect Konnor Griffin might start next season—get insider analysis and plenty more in this week's Bucs' Bounty! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty #MichaelMcKenry #MattCapps #JasonMackey #PaulSkenes #DonKelly #HenryDavis #JaredJones #MitchKeller #KonnorGriffin #PiratesOffseason #PiratesTrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft joins Hannah Mears on Inside Pirates Baseball to discuss his competitive upbringing as the youngest of three siblings in Texas, how Tommy John surgery gave him the perspective needed to become a big leaguer, the impact of Pirates manager Don Kelly on his career, and more. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BraxtonAshcraft #InsidePiratesBaseball #IPB #DonKelly #AndrewMcCutchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Milwaukee Brewers TV Analyst Tim Dillard to discuss becoming a big-league sidearm pitcher, his positive broadcast style, becoming baseball's first "influencer", and more from his over 18-year professional baseball career. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #StevenBrault #TimDillard #MilwaukeeBrewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry is joined for PART TWO of his interview with former battery mate, and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens. Karstens shares discusses his time in Pittsburgh, his complete games, the 2013 NL Wild Card game, and more. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #JeffKarstens #Buctober #AJBurnett #GerritCole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates' first baseman Spencer Horwitz joins Hannah Mears on Inside Pirates Baseball to talk about his journey to Pittsburgh, playing for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, his unique batting habits, and more. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #SpencerHorwitz #JocPederson #PaulSkenes #MattHague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry is joined by his former battery mate, and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens. Karstens shares how he fell in love with baseball in San Diego, was drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos, played alongside stars with the New York Yankees, and more. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #JeffKarstens #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #DerekJeter #MikeMussina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Matt Capps take the mound to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff from the 2025 season. They discuss how young starters stepped in to replace veteran arms, and a few relievers who emerged as key contributors this season. Plus, the duo highlights two potential free agent targets—one pitcher and one position player—who could help the club take the next step. To wrap things up, they react to the latest headlines from the MLB postseason. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- Pirates Named ‘Dark Horse’ Suitor For Two Prominent Free Agents 👉 https://sportsnetpittsburgh.com/2025/10/09/pirates-named-dark-horse-suitor-for-two-prominent-free-agents/ ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #MattCapps #PiratesPitchers #PaulSkenes #MitchKeller #IsaacMattson #DennisSantana #CarmenMlodzinski #EugenioSuarez #MerrillKelly #MLBPostseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates' legend Kent Tekulve joins Dan Potash on Inside Pirates Baseball to talk Dave Parker's Hall of Fame induction, recent MLB rule changes, and the early dominance of Paul Skenes. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #KentTekulve #DaveParker #PaulSkenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry and Alex Presley react to Don Kelly’s contract extension and what it means for the future of the club. They also look at a side-by-side comparison of the Opening Day lineup versus today’s roster, breaking down the evolution of the team throughout the 2025 season. They also unpack the Pirates coaching changes and share their biggest surprises and letdowns from the year. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #AlexPresley #DonKelly #OneilCruz #JaredTriolo #KonnorGriffin #AndrewMcCutchen #OscarMarin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop Jack Wilson returned to PNC Park to watch his son, Jacob, take on the Buccos as a member of the visiting A's. Jack and Jacob joined Michael McKenry and Kevin Young on Bucs BP to share their thoughts on this full circle moment. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBP #MichaelMcKenry #KevinYoung #JackWilson #JacobWilson #Athletics #PNCPark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Pittsburgh Pirates' first base coach Tarrik Brock to discuss his journey through baseball. From his journey through the minor leagues and his historic MLB debut in Tokyo, all the way up through his current role as the Pirates baserunning and outfield coach, Brock shares his philosophies on life and baseball. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #MichaelMcKenry #TarrikBrock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates' success at home this season and explore what they could do to help translate that success to the road in 2026. They also break down the Pirates' unique approach to developing their young pitchers and examine how it might affect new call-up Hunter Barco. Steven and Michael share their thoughts on several of the Pirates' top prospects following the conclusion of the minor league season, react to Konnor Griffin being named Minor League Player of the Year, weigh in on the implementation of the ABS system in the majors next year — and more! Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #MichaelMcKenry #BubbaChandler #HunterBarco #RafaelFlores #KonnorGriffin #EsmerlynValdez #TermarrJohnson #ClaytonKershaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Kevin Young talk all things Paul Skenes, including him reaching the 200 strikeout mark, other Pirates records he's primed to break, and whether or not he's even come close to reaching his ceiling in the MLB. They also discuss how infielders Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales have found success at the plate in recent weeks, Konnor Griffin's electric rookie season, and the red-hot MLB home run race between Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #StevenBrault #KevinYoung #PaulSkenes #NickGonzales #SpencerHorwitz #KonnorGriffin #KyleSchwarber #CalRaleigh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler joins Steven Brault and Michael McKenry on Bucs BP to reflect on his first few weeks in the majors, share what it was like facing Clayton Kershaw, and break down how he’s refined his changeup throughout his journey in the minors. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BubbaChandler #BucsBP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bucs’ Bounty, Michael McKenry and Steven Brault break down the biggest Pirates storylines as the 2025 season winds down. They dive into Oneil Cruz’s struggles and why 2026 could be pivotal, then spotlight Johan Oviedo’s post-injury dominance and what it means for the rotation. The duo also reacts to Aroldis Chapman’s historic hitless streak and his brief time in Pittsburgh, before turning to the farm system—highlighting Brandan Bidois, Edward Florentino, and the playoff-bound Altoona Curve and Greensboro Grasshoppers. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsnp360.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #MichaelMcKenry #StevenBrault #OneilCruz #JohanOviedo #BubbaChandler #AroldisChapman #PiratesProspects #BrandonBidois #EdwardFlorentino #KonnorGriffin #TermarrJohnson #AltoonaCurve #GreensboroGrasshoppers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices