Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices