Episode 400 - Bench Bantr ft. Jared Triolo

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo joins Adam on this week's episode of Bench Bantr from the visitors' dugout in Cincinnati for an in-depth conversation on his 2026 season and the Pirates' push toward the postseason. Triolo breaks down what's fueled his success this year, discussing the mental preparation that has helped him stay locked in through the ups and downs of a long MLB season. He also opens up about building a stronger connection with Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague, detailing how their communication, preparation, and trust have helped simplify his approach and unlock more consistent results throughout the season. Beyond his individual performance, Triolo discusses what the Pirates need to do to keep winning baseball games down the stretch, the clubhouse mindset, and what it will take for Pittsburgh to remain in the postseason race. ⚾ In this episode: -Jared Triolo reflects on the Pirates' 2026 season -The mental side of hitting and staying confident -Building consistency over a 162-game season -How Matt Hague has helped elevate his game -Offensive adjustments that have led to success -What the Pirates need to do to keep winning -Exclusive interview from the visitors' dugout in Cincinnati If you love exclusive Pittsburgh Pirates interviews, clubhouse access, prospect coverage, and in-depth analysis, be sure to subscribe to Bucco Bantr. 👍 Like this video, subscribe for more exclusive MLB interviews 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.