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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.

Major League Baseball sent out a memo to the clubs and it said WHAT? No Christmas Cards? Guaranteed Lockout? And then sent out another proposal and this time, they're shortening the regular season to 154 games? Let's talk about how we feel about all of this. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching the off season with some decisions on their own roster. They will also have decisions on who they will target moving into 2027. How will the CBA negotiations, and the potential lockout, impact these decisions? We take a look at the Brandon Lowe decision, the top free agents of the 2026 off season, and more. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us 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 go through a long list of potential off-season targets from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates. Which players would have made a positive impact and the opposite. We discuss this briefly to level set what the off-season is, an unknown risk assessment. You be the judge on whether or not it worked 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.

Let's take a look back at the 2026 season! Bucs finish 82-80. Team Awards and checking back in on our preseason picks and predictions.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes finished his season strong Thursday. Let's talk about his season and more. The Pirates hit some milestones this week. Happy Friday! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs swept the Royals this weekend in 3 good games. This weekend had everything a baseball fan wants. Well... except for being officially eliminated from the postseason and rumors of Ben Cherington not being held responsible. That's what was said, right? Let's talk about it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pirates lose the series to the Brewers but win the season series. And two different home runs mark a trend to the season. Josh talks about it all this Friday https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're taking a look at the roster from the position player side of things. Probably mostly hitting, but defense plays a part in this, too. We will talk about the Cubs series a little and Ryan O'Hearn's return.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs sweep the White Sox in Chicago! Let's talk about the series and the postseason chances. And also whether or not .500 means anything. Let's go Bucs! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're taking a look at this pitching staff and how it looks beyond this season. An early look at how the performances impacted future decisions. Bubba, Keller, Jones, Doval, Montgomery, and more. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs take the series from the Giants. Lowe hit #29. Let's talk about it.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs hanging on by a thread of hope. But that's quickly fading away. 6.5 GB with 25 games left, going into Sunday. What looked like a promising season has fallen apart.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs take the series from the Padres. Reynolds, Cruz, Skenes, Ashcraft, and more! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dodgers gonna Dodger. But this time, it may have ended the Pirates' postseason hopes. With just 30 games left, the Pirates fall to a season low 6 games under .500 and 8.5 games back in the Wild Card race.  https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctober SEE THIS VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAUL SKENES BOBBLEHEAD! https://youtu.be/NXULahD52Us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.