🔥 Jaden Woods EXCLUSIVE Interview | From Georgia Commit to Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect 🔥

What does it take to go from a high school standout ➡️ University of Georgia commit ➡️ Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick?

In this exclusive Bucco Bantr interview, we sit down with Jaden Woods to talk about his journey to professional baseball and the mindset that’s fueling his rise in the Pirates organization. 💪⚾

🎙️ What Jaden Woods Breaks Down:

⚾ His high school recruitment process & why he committed to UGA

⚾ The moment he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

⚾ Adjusting to professional baseball and the grind of the minor leagues

⚾ How he attacks hitters and competes on the mound

⚾ Handling adversity, failure, and pressure

⚾ The daily habits he uses to challenge himself and get better every day

Jaden gives an inside look at the mental side of pitching, what separates pros from amateurs, and what Pirates fans should be excited about as his development continues.

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Adam and Chris decided to watch the sequel to the GOAT baseball movie and it turns out... it's less great. We get to see some of our favorite characters, we don't get to see some of our favorite characters, one of our favorite characters is a whole different guy, and they all come together for what is essentially the movie but worse. Don't let that scare you, some of the jokes in this one are amazing and the Japanese baseball player is cool as hell.

The PITTSBURGH PIRATES miss out on EUGENIO SUÁREZ as he chooses a DIVISION RIVAL REDS deal over potentially getting paid more in Pittsburgh 😬💰⚾

So… where do the Bucs go from here?

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

⚾ Pirates lose the Eugenio Suárez free agency sweepstakes

⚾ Why Suárez picked Cincinnati over Pittsburgh

⚾ Best ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT & TRADE OPTIONS on the market

⚾ SPRING TRAINING POSITION BATTLES heating up 🔥

⚾ The CATCHING BATTLE & can HENRY DAVIS take the next step?

⚾ Do the Pirates need a 4TH OUTFIELDER?

⚾ What additions make sense for the BULLPEN?

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👉 What should the Pirates do next?

👉 Did the front office mess this one up?

👉 Who do YOU want added before Opening Day?

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Back for another episode of The Alex Stumpf Show on Bucco Bantr! 🏴‍☠️⚾

After a successful weekend at PiratesFest, we cut right to the chase and dive into the Andrew McCutchen drama.

What should the Pittsburgh Pirates do with the former MVP and franchise legend? Is it time to move on, bring him back, or redefine his role? Alex Stumpf breaks it all down and gives his take.

We also explore alternative outfield options, including why Scott likes Mike Tauchman as a potential 4th outfielder who can play all three outfield positions.

Plus, we revisit the Eugenio Suárez trade market 👀

Has his value dropped enough to bring him into the Pirates’ price range? Could he be the power bat Pittsburgh needs?

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• What should the Pirates do with Andrew McCutchen?

• Would you want Mike Tauchman on this roster?

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Part 3 of our PiratesFest interview series is here — and we saved some BIG names for last 👀⚾

In this final round, Bucco Bantr sits down with Termarr Johnson, Braxton Ashcraft, and Justin Lawrence to talk development, offseason grind, and what’s ahead for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

🔥 In this episode:

⚾ Termarr Johnson breaks down his progression as a Pirates prospect, how his game has evolved, and what he’s focusing on this offseason to take the next step.

⚾ Braxton Ashcraft talks about coming off a career-high workload, pitching out of the bullpen, and ramping up to be a major piece of the Pirates’ starting rotation.

⚾ Justin Lawrence discusses being more comfortable in year two, rehabbing from injury, and his mindset heading into a strong return in 2026.

If you’re a Pirates fan, prospect junkie, or just love behind-the-scenes baseball talk, this one’s for you.

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• How high is Termarr Johnson’s ceiling?

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🎙️ Pirates 2025 Draft Pick Jack Anker Interview | Fresno State Ace Talks Journey to the Buccos

The Bucco Bantr Podcast sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Draft Pick Jack Anker for an in-depth interview you don’t want to miss ⚾🔥

Jack Anker takes us through his blue-collar upbringing, why he chose Fresno State for college baseball, and how he became a Friday night starter and one of the most reliable arms in the country. From overcoming obstacles to hearing his name called by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jack explains why he believes he’s the right fit for the Buccos.

We also dive into:

🏴‍☠️ What it meant to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

🤝 Seeing his teammate & former roommate Murf Gray drafted by the Pirates

⚾ A full breakdown of Jack Anker’s pitching arsenal

📈 What Pirates fans can realistically expect from the right-handed pitcher

💪 The mindset that helped Jack rise through adversity

If you’re a Pirates fan, a prospect junkie, or love MLB Draft coverage, this interview is for you.

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We sit down with Spencer Horwitz, Rafael Flores, and Isaac Mattson for three honest, in-depth conversations about their offseasons, the direction of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and how they’re preparing for the 2026 season.

🔹 Spencer Horwitz opens up about leaving his injury behind, gaining confidence, and feeling much more comfortable heading into Year 2.

🔹 Rafael Flores breaks down how catchers prepare in the offseason, the mental side of the position, and what it was really like getting traded.

🔹 Isaac Mattson dives into pitching in high-leverage situations, his mindset on the mound, and shares an absolutely hilarious fan story you don’t want to miss. 😂

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Adam and Chris get a real major leaguer to talk about the titular movie of the podcast- Major League. It's the movie of an owner who tries her best to sabotage her team so that they relocate from Cleveland to Miami, so it's kinda hard to be mad at her. If you like voodoo, the California Penal System, rum, or international grounds crews, boy do we have a movie for you. We also got former Major Leaguer and current degenerate, Dallas Braden, to chop it up with us. So give it a listen, get your popcorn ready, and let me call you back because I got a guy on the other line about some white walls.