Pirates Insider Podcast

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 93 (9/24 Response needed after quiet loss)

This was not a terribly exciting game. Brandon Eisert and Khristian Curtis struggled, while the Pirates didn't do much against a left-handed starting pitcher in Matt

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 92 (9/23 Message sent to management about '27?)

Ryan O'Hearn had some interesting comments after the Pirates' 2-0 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Pirates also played the type of baseball they need

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 91 (9/22 Quantifying roster improvement in '26)

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington discussed improvements made in 2026 on the Pirates Insider Show on Sunday, making clear the ultimate goal remains winning and reach

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 90 (9/21 Recapping a bittersweet weekend)

The Pirates have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they continue to show plenty of fight. Rafael Flores Jr. is making an impressive statement for next sea

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 89 (9/18 Pirates take season series from Brewers)

The Pirates won the season series against the Brewers. How does that square with Pittsburgh likely missing the playoffs? Furthermore, what about the growth shown by Khris

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 88 (9/17 Franchise home run record falls)

The Pirates set the franchise home run record Wednesday. But where those homers come from matters. How that play into next year? What has Rafael Flores Jr. shown this sea

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 87 (9/16 Missed opportunities costs Pirates)

Brandon Lowe reached 30 home runs and the Pirates tied the franchise record for homers in a series. What did Lowe attribute his latest 30-homer season to? Also, what made

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 86 (9/15 How impactful have injuries been?)

Losing Konnor Griffin, Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn had an impact. But how large? And when did things really get difficult? If the Pirates continue their strong Septe

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 85 (9/14 What we learned in Cubs series)

What has led to Bubba Chandler's evolution during the second half of this season? Why doesn't Brandon Lowe get enough credit -- and also, what about that extens

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 84 (9/11 Let's talk about this 1-0 stuff)

Jared Jones shoved in maybe his best outing all season. What led to it? Oneil Cruz hit his first homer in 47 at-bats. Could this be the start of something even bigger for

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 83 (9/10 Pirates survive drama to take series)

Tempers flared and benches emptied. Rookies contributed. Another bullpen day worked. And Jared Triolo worked some defensive magic. So many storylines to unpack in this on

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 82 (9/9 What fueled this offensive explosion?)

The Pirates scored three runs over the weekend and five in the first inning Tuesday. What sparked the Pirates? Furthermore, what was it about their approach that led to s

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 81 (9/8 Mailbag: Impact of O'Hearn, Cherington's future and more)

With the off-day, plenty of listener questions to address. Who goes when Ryan O'Hearn returns? What will the outfield mix look like? How will the Pirates look at Ben

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 80 (9/7 Starting pitching trending up)

Paul Skenes started against his childhood team, but the takeaway was bigger than that. He delivered 5 1/3 shutout innings, dropping the ERA for Pirates starters over the

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 79 (9/4 Why Thursday's win mattered)

The Pirates stayed on schedule by wrapping up a series victory over the Giants. What was unique about the way the Pirates scored? Also, Khristian Curtis was recalled and

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 78 (9/3 This was one they needed to have)

The Pirates suffered a 5-4 loss in 10 inning to the Giants on Wednesday. It was a game they absolutely had to have. What happened in the fifth inning? The bigger story wa

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 77 (9/2 Winning ugly matters, too)

The Pirates' win over the Giants on Tuesday was not a Mozart. However, they did what they needed to do to keep hope alive during this homestand. What mattered about

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 76 (9/1 What's happened with the bullpen?)

Mason Montgomery was one of the best relievers in baseball in August. What has led to that? Furthermore, how did the Pirates become one of the best bullpens since the MLB

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 75 (8/31 Still hope for the Pirates?)

The Pirates finished their road trip at 4-5, but they've won four of five series. What does that mean for this homestand? And, is there still a chance? One thing tha

Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 74 (8/28 Mailbag edition)

What did Paul Skenes find in his last start, and what does that mean moving forward? Will the lockout have anything to do with Bob Nutting's after-the-season decisio