Episode 280 - PiratesFest ft. Braxton Ashcraft, Termarr Johnson, and Justin Lawrence

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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• Which player are you most excited to see in 2026?

• Should Ashcraft stay stretched out as a starter?

• How high is Termarr Johnson’s ceiling?

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