Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Should the Pirates bring back Don Kelly?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key debate whether the Pirates should bring back Don Kelly as manager in 2027, discuss some of their favorite moments from P

Would the Pirates be a playoff team if Griffin and Cruz stayed healthy?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into the impact of losing Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz to extended injuries this season, and debate how much of an

Pirates Position Grades since the Trade Deadline

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key hand out grades since the trade deadline for Starting Pitchers, Bullpen, Catcher, Infield, Outfield, DH, and coaching.

Another series win, but Postseason hopes remain slim

Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key recap the Pirates winning their 4th series in a row, preview their upcoming series against the White Sox, and Platinum Key highlights

Who deserves blame for the Pirates' lack of fundamentals?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into potential explanations for why the Pirates continue to struggle with fundamentals and mental mistakes this seas

Mailbag: What's J Hay's favorite memory as a Pirate?

Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key answer listener questions in this week's Mailbag episode! Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you

Should the Pirates clean house right now?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether it's time for the Pirates to hold the front office accountable for failing to build a playoff contender,

Is Paul Skenes back?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown Paul Skenes' recent shutout performance against the Padres, discuss the impact of Endy Rodriguez having surger

Should the 2027 Pirates include Brandon Lowe and Murf Gray?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether the Pirates should spend a significant portion of their budget to bring back Brandon Lowe, what the plan

Pirates are swept by Dodgers as Postseason hopes fade away

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key react to the Pirates being swept by the Dodgers, Khristian Curtis continuing to shove in his second MLB appearance, and

Can the Pirates keep the momentum rolling on the West Coast?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether the Pirates should shut down Paul Skenes at some point this year, the Pirates having some momentum after

Has Carmen Mlodzinski reached the end of the line as a starter?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into Carmen Mlodzinski once again struggling in the rotation, debate whether the Pirates are still developing pitche

Were the Pirates right to push back Paul Skenes' start date?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates decision to push back Paul Skenes' start on Sunday to Wednesday, whether there's hope for the Pirate

Ashcraft throws complete game as Rafael Flores Jr. steps up

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss discuss what is wrong with Paul Skenes and what that means for the Pirates, Rafael Flores Jr. stepping up big in

How do the Pirates approach September if the skid continues?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates once again falling out of a playoff race in August, the impact Oneil Cruz can have when he returns f

Can the Pirates recover from this collapse?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates losing the series against the Mets, J Hay recaps retiring as a Pirate, and Platinum Key tries to rem

Offense struggles as Skenes' skid continues

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown Paul Skenes' recent struggles, the continuing offensive woes for the Pirates, and J Hay previews his upcoming

Did the Pirates do enough before the trade deadline?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key react to the Pirates adding Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar prior to the trade deadline. Use our code for 10

Is the ship sinking?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates disaster series in Cincinnati, Paul Skenes' recent struggles, and Platinum Key highlights nailing th

Pirates offense slumps, Time for a trade

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates continuing to slump offensively, preview Paul Skenes start against the Reds on Friday, and Josh Harr