Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pirates’ greatest strength could be their outfield depth in 2019. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) spotlight the starting outfielders and how depth at each position will be a great asset to their season's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's most likely to start Opening Day for the Pirates? What about who drives the craziest car during Spring Training? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter (@adamdberry) have some fun before Spring Training spotlighting guys who are "most likely" to do great things this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Jung Ho Kang earn the everyday starting spot at third base? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) break down the position battle, explain why Adam Frazier could benefit from more consistency and look ahead to PiratesFest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Josh Bell ready to turn the page and step up in 2019? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) examine the depth chart at first base and how Bell can improve his value this season. Plus, they spotlight Steve Blass and his magnificent run behind the mic for the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates need their starting five to bring their A-game every single day. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) discuss the optimism behind the pitching staff, the excitement surrounding Ke’Bryan Hayes and Will Craig's non-roster invites to Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's atop the Pirates' priority list as we turn the page to 2019? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) discuss the shortstop conundrum, the rotation's strength and why Tyler Lyons' addition could be a difference maker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clint Hurdle speaks with the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. He talks about Lonnie Chisenhall signing with the team and what he will bring to the lineup. Plus, he expects a very competitive NL Central race with teams making moves and improving rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates made news this week by trading away Ivan Nova and signing Jordan Lyles. How will this impact the pitching staff and any other potential moves to fill the roster for 2019. Join MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Pirates Reporter Adam Berry (@adamdberry) from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas with the latest Hot Stove news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francisco Cervelli's trade value could be of interest to the market. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down why the Pirates should or should not trade him plus why Josh Bell's power resurgence is crucial to the team's 2019 success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lonnie Chisenhall's signing will help fill the gap in the outfield until Gregory Polanco returns. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss Chisenhall's instant impact in Pittsburgh and Cole Tucker joins the podcast from Europe to share his Fall League experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the club's decision to re-sign Jung Ho Kang. They also discuss the latest trade with the Indians, the 40-man roster crunch ahead of the Rule 5 Draft and the importance of Jameson Taillon in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the latest from the GM meetings. They also discuss the possible free agent fits, the team's new hitting coach, Rick Eckstein, and Corey Dickerson's first Gold Glove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down why the team declined Josh Harrison and Jung Ho Kang's club options. They also discuss the Pirates plan at second base moving forward, Corey Dickerson being named a Gold Glove finalist and the latest in the hitting coach search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Jung Ho Kang return to Pittsburgh? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the likely scenarios as well as who could become the team's new hitting coach. Plus, a look at Cole Tucker, who's looking to make waves in the Arizona Fall League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the team's 2018 campaign. They also discuss the Pirates' biggest offseason needs, expectations for Chris Archer and what it will take for the club to contend in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Mitch Keller be a future ace? MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about Keller’s potential and why Sean Rodriguez is trying to learn a new position in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivan Nova will be the Opening Day starter for Pittsburgh. MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about what Nova is trying to improve upon this spring and if fans can expect their young prospects to contribute this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nova nabbed for Opening Day. Tailon gets home opener. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss Ivan Nova getting the nod for Opening Day starter and Jameson Taillon getting the nod for the home opener at PNC Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taillon strong in first Spring start. Dickerson gets fresh start with Pirates. MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss Jameson Taillon's first start in Spring Training and new addition Corey Dickerson's role with the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will fill the void left by Andrew McCutchen? MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about all of the options the team could go with to find a starter in left field and if Pittsburgh can compete in a difficult division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates expect to be a contender in 2018. MLB.com’s Alexa Datt and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss the positive attitude surrounding Spring Training camp and Ivan Nova showing up to Florida in great shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Joe Musgrove crack the Pirates rotation? MLB.com’s Alexa Datt and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss the club’s pitching staff and the addition of outfielder Daniel Nava. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Josh Harrison the next Pirate to be moved this offseason? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss what Pittsburgh would ask for in a Harrison trade and talk about some outfield options that they could still sign before Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does Andrew McCutchen rank among the all-time Pirate greats? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss how much McCutchen was loved in the city of Pittsburgh and talk about Felipe Rivero's new four-year deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rebuild in Pittsburgh has begun. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the team trading their franchise player, Andrew McCutchen, to the Giants, sending their top starter, Gerrit Cole, away to the Houston Astros and the prospects they got back in these trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerrit Cole's name continues to be thrown around in the rumor mill. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss the latest development with Cole being linked to the Houston Astros and examine if the team would really trade their franchise player, Andrew McCutchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long will Andrew McCutchen remain in Pittsburgh? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss all of the trade possibilities for McCutchen and the team's need to either build around the current core group or begin to trade some pieces off for future prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would the Pirates trade Gerrit Cole to the Yankees? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss the rumors that the Yankees are trying to acquire Cole, what kind of package would get it done and why the club wants to give Andrew McCutchen one more run in a Pirates uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Andrew McCutchen on the trade block this winter? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss if McCutchen will be playing in Pittsburgh next season and if Gerrit Cole will be the Opening Day starter for the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani will not be a member of the Pirates in 2018. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about the team's disappointment in not being able to land Ohtani and the changes the club made in the scouting department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Pirates trade Gerrit Cole this offseason? MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss why Cole will likely be in the team's starting rotation in 2018 and how the club is helping with the hurricane-relief effort in Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com takes a listen back to the most exhilarating plays and can't-miss moments from the Pirates' 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Bell had an impressive rookie season, but what does he hope to improve on next year? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss why Bell wants to hit for a higher average in 2018 and if Andrew McCutchen will be back in Pittsburgh next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the Pirates to contend in 2018 they need to add more offense to their lineup. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down why Gregory Polanco could be ready for a big year and the talent the team has in the starting rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates' starting rotation was one of the few that was able to stay healthy throughout the season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss the rollercoaster ups and downs from the rotation, including the poor performance from Tyler Glasnow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen finally hit his first career grand slam home run of his illustrious career this past season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss this moment along with many more from the 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen had another strong season in Pittsburgh led by his two home run, eight RBI performance against the Orioles in September. MLB.com relives this moment among others as they recap the Pirates 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Moroff and Jacob Stallings combined to drive in seven of the team's 11 runs, leading to an 11-8 win over the Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Down one in the 9th, Sean Rodriguez tied it with an RBI single and then Max Moroff hit a three-run triple in the Pirates' win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Strasburg's strong pitching outing was too much for the Pirates to handle, and they would go on to lose, 6-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Bell tied the game with a two-run homer in the 9th but the Pirates fell on a walk-off single by Alejandro De Aza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Bell skied a two-run home run in the 3rd to regain the Bucs' lead, as the bullpen held the O's at bay for the 5-3 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen collected four hits and eight RBIs, including his first career grand slam to lead the Pirates to a 10-1 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen led the Pirates in the field with a great catch while Starling Marte powered the offense with a two-run homer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordy Mercer hit a bases-clearing triple to highlight an eight-run 1st inning in the Pirates' win over the Cardinals. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Frazier hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 9th to give the Pirates a 6-4 win over the Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rookie Trevor Williams held the Brewers to one earned run in five IP, but took the loss when the Bucs couldn't back him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jameson Taillon gave up just two runs, but the Bucs ran into two key outs on the basepaths en route to being shut out, 3-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Jaso's eighth-inning home run provided the only two runs for the Pirates in their 5-2 loss to the Reds. Pirate's manager Clint Hurdle discusses his team's loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen homered in the 9th, but Ivan Nova left after 6 1/3 quality innings with right calf tightness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices