The Pirates just allowed one run in 30 innings… and somehow we’re still not sure if they’re buyers or sellers. On today’s Bucco Brew, we break down a dominant series win over the Diamondbacks, including Paul Skenes’ latest masterpiece and Andrew Heaney’s potential farewell start. Then we dive into Ben Cherington’s Sunday press conference and try to decipher what “building toward 2026” really means. Are the Pirates about to deal Bednar? Keller? Or do nothing at all?

Plus — Anthony Murphy joins the show to talk prospect updates, including Bubba Chandler’s hot streak, Cristian Florentino’s breakout, and where things stand with Termarr Johnson and Esmerlyn Valdez.

We wrap with a preview of the upcoming Giants series and what this week could mean for the entire future of the Pirates’ 2025 season.

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Ryan and Doug went to Cooperstown — and they went all out. In this special episode, the guys recap their unforgettable weekend celebrating Dave Parker’s long-overdue induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From loading up on merch at the museum, to catching the parade and soaking in the town’s baseball magic, to watching Dave Parker II honor his father with a heartfelt speech, they cover it all. It’s part travel diary, part Pirates history, and all celebration. Tap in for the full story from Cooperstown.

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Paul Skenes was downright filthy. Tyler and Jim break down another dominant outing from the Pirates ace, who tossed six shutout innings with nine strikeouts and stranded every runner the D-Backs put on. We dive into the ridiculous stats behind his start, his historic first-inning dominance, and why the NL Cy Young race might be his to lose.

The offense also showed up. Bryan Reynolds had one of his best games in weeks, Oneil Cruz continued to flash superstar potential, and Tommy Pham stayed hot. The guys discuss Reynolds’ importance to the team’s future, Cruz’s post-All-Star break turnaround, and how this team looks heading into the trade deadline.

Oh — and the Pirates just held the Diamondbacks scoreless for an entire series. We wrap with thoughts on Carmen Mlodzinski, the bullpen stepping up, and what could be the final days for a few Pirates at the deadline.

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