Episode 357 - Astros Recap, Braves Preview

🚨 New LIVE Episode of Bucco Bantr! 🚨 The Pirates wrapped up their series with Houston, and Scott and Jim are breaking down everything that stood out from the matchup — the positives, the concerns, and what it means moving forward as Pittsburgh continues its push through the tough June schedule. We also look ahead to a challenging road trip against the first place Atlanta Braves, examining the key matchups, pitching battles, and what the Pirates need to do to come away with a successful weekend in Atlanta. Plus, we tackle several hot-button topics surrounding the club: ⚾ Is Nick Gonzales' defense a concern?⚾ How should fans evaluate the work of pitching coach Bill Murphy and hitting coach Matt Hague so far in 2026?⚾ If the Pirates add to the bullpen, what type of arm should Ben Cherington be targeting?⚾ And much more from around the organization. Join us live as we break down the latest Pirates storylines, answer listener questions, and discuss where this team stands heading into a pivotal series against the Braves. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/x7R5CKnX9 Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=8616256.5dea20 Visit Sports Card Junction here: https://sportscardjunction.com Follow us on Instagram: @buccobantr Follow us on Twitter (X): @buccobantr Follow us on TikTok: @buccobantr Follow us on Blue Sky: @buccobantr.bsky.social Subscribe to our YouTube: @buccobantr Check out Just Baseball here: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Email us your questions: [email protected]   You can join our patreon using the following link:   https://www.patreon.com/cw/BuccoBantr?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.