🚨 Pirates News, Cubs Blockbuster Moves & NL Central Shakeup | Bucco Bantr 🚨

The NL Central just got a LOT more interesting — and the Pittsburgh Pirates are right in the middle of it. 👀

In this episode of Bucco Bantr, Adam and Scott break down the latest Pirates news, massive Chicago Cubs roster moves, and what it all means for Pittsburgh heading into the season.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

⚾ Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera

⚾ Cubs sign Alex Bregman — what does it change?

⚾ Does a Pirates–Cubs trade now make sense?

⚾ Matt Shaw trade rumors — could Chicago move him after a disappointing rookie season?

⚾ Would Shaw be a realistic 3B option for the Pirates?

⚾ Could the Phillies look to move Alec Bohm?

⚾ Eugenio Suárez free agency — will Pittsburgh wait out the market?

⚾ Pirates arbitration updates (Santana, Bart, Cruz, Lawrence)

⚾ Bullpen addition Chris Devenski

⚾ Official announcement of Ryan O’Hearn

With Bregman locking down third base in Chicago, could the Cubs look to cash in on Matt Shaw for pitching? And if so… should the Pirates pounce? 🤔

Adam and Scott also debate whether the Pirates will actually spend on a third baseman or stay patient as prices fall.

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• Should the Pirates trade for Matt Shaw?

• Would you rather sign Eugenio Suárez or wait?

• Are the Cubs pulling away in the NL Central?

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE | BUCCO BANTR PODCAST ⚾🔥

The future of the Pittsburgh Pirates is here — and you’re going to want to know this name: Carter Gwost.

In this episode of Bucco Bantr, we sit down with 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick Carter Gwost, a gritty, hard-nosed ballplayer out of Little Falls, Minnesota whose journey to pro baseball was anything but easy. Overlooked by many in high school, Carter built his game on a blue-collar mentality, relentless work ethic, and love for the grind — traits Pirates fans know and love.

We dive deep into Carter’s story, including:

⚾ His path from small-town Minnesota to the MLB Draft

⚾ Committing to Nebraska baseball and the tough decision to pivot

⚾ How joining the Pirates organization last minute changed everything

⚾ Early adjustments to professional baseball

⚾ What makes his game translate to the next level

⚾ What Pirates fans should expect when they see Carter on the field

This is a must-watch for:

• Pittsburgh Pirates fans

• MLB Draft followers

• Prospects & young athletes chasing the dream

• Anyone who loves underdog stories and real baseball talk

Carter’s mindset, honesty, and passion for the game jump off the screen — and his story is just getting started. If you want an inside look at a rising Pirates prospect before the rest of the baseball world catches on, this episode is for you.

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