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.👇 Join the conversation:• 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?👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it📲 Subscribe for more Pirates interviews, analysis, and exclusive content🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s nextJoin us on Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rep3z/Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=8616256.5dea20Visit Sports Card Junction here: https://sportscardjunction.com Follow us on Instagram: @buccobantrFollow us on Twitter (X): @buccobantrFollow us on TikTok: @buccobantrFollow us on Blue Sky: @buccobantr.bsky.socialSubscribe to our YouTube: @buccobantrCheck out Just Baseball here: https://www.justbaseball.com/Email us your questions: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.