Bridge to Buctober Podcast

The Bucs have landed Brandon Lowe in a 3-Team trade. Just in time for Christmas! Let's talk about the trade and all the dominos that fall after. Where do the Pirates go from here? Where SHOULD they go? And we'll have a little Christmas spirit in this one, too. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Winter Meetings reactions. Bucs miss out on a couple free agents. Are they cooked? Is it all fake? Is it all for show? What's the narrative people are listening to? We're going to wrestle with some questions in this one. You know can always come here for FAIR conversations about your favorite team.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jhostynxon Garcia traded to the Pirates. Winter Meetings start today! Pirates have offered Kyle Schwarber a four-year contract. Let's talk about it!https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Should the Pirates trade Mitch Keller, what does it solve? What problem does is cause, at the same time? Another signing? Another trade? Or there's enough in place? Let's talk about it.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thanksgiving Week, Non-tender deadline has passed, and rumors galore! Plenty to talk about on this one! Let's hang!https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rule 5 decisions are in. Let's talk about the players added and dropped. Also, Bucs in the news for being willing to SPEND MONEY? Let's talk about it. What are your thoughts on this? Are you pumped? Or you think we're being punked?https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim Rosati joins the show to have some fun! MLB wants to expand to 32 teams. They also want 50% of the league in the postseason. But they DON'T want terrible geographical divisions like the NFL has done. So, how would you restructure the league? Jake, Jim, and I will share the best ideas we've heard and make our proposals. This one will be fun!https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gary Morgan joins the show to sit in for Uncle Jake this week. We're talking Skenes Cy Young chances, Fall League dudes, roster moves, and more! Jam packed show tonight! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Was this one of the best World Series' you've seen? Were Games 6 and 7 all that they were reacted to be? Of course the Dodgers won. Let's talk about what we just saw and a few Pirates related things, as well. Minor League Awards. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pirates have hired Bill Murphy has their new pitching coach. Impressed by the move, let's talk about who they're getting. Did they accomplish what they set out to do?https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dodgers and Jays tied at 1 game each. Series moves to LA. Here in Pirate Land, we're concerned about Justin Horowitz being hired by the Nationals and leaving our organization. Is this a big deal? Let's talk about. And, of course, we have more cap system thoughts to talk about. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? Can the Dodgers ruin baseball? Lockout definite, at this point? If you're the Pirates, does that change anything you do? Should you hold off on extensions? Who would you be willing to extend? Postseason update and tough conversation. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk about bunts today! And let's talk about Monday's celebration of the 1960 World Series victory. Fun show today.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's take a look at where we are and begin to start a wishlist for 2026! What do the Pirates need to address, moving forward? This time pitchers!! https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk a lot about who needs acquired. And we roll our eyes at "internal options" n'at. But for real... even with the guys they need to acquire, we need internal improvements all around. That should be expected.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are talking all about the fastball today. 100 mph is way more common than you might think. How did Paul Skenes change his approach to 100mph this season? https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's take a look at where we are and begin to start a wishlist for 2026! What do the Pirates need to address, moving forward? And will Andrew McCutchen be a part of it? Our thoughts on the matter.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They made initial decisions on coaches? Is that it? Nothing else? Why silence now? Let's talk about it. And I gotta talk a little bit about the postseason. But mostly Don Kelly and his staff.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They're all back. No changes? How? What? Oh wait... you let Oscar Marin go? There's a lot of questions. I'm going to try and navigate this. I'm sure I'm wrong. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The season is over. Pirates finish 71-91. We have a lot to say. It's time to go over preseason predictions and recap the season. Giving out 2025 Awards. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy