Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Connor Joe and Eric Wood will spend time in Arizona working on their skills for next season. MLBPipeline.com caught up with the two Pirates to find out how they'll take advantage of the Fall League and make an impression heading into 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pirates reporter Adam Berry and MLB.com's Matt Waymire reflect on the Pirates season including some of the best and most surprising moments as Pittsburgh looks forward to next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pirates are closing out the regular season as positively as they can. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry reflect on how the Buccos missed the postseason and how the last few games of the regular season will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If A.J. Burnett asks you to hit two home runs, you do it. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry share a story of Andrew McCutchen fulfilling a request from Burnett and how the Pirates will approach the rest of the season knowing there's no postseason opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the season wraps up and the Pirates wind down, they have some decisions to make heading into 2017. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss re-signing Ivan Nova, debate whether or not Gerrit Cole rushed back too soon and take a closer look at their fresh-faced rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although the Pirates suffered a rough loss at the hands of the Cardinals on Tuesday night, they're still hanging around in the NL Wild Card race. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about the return of Jung Ho Kang and the legacy of Roberto Clemente on Roberto Clemente Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gerrit Cole has struggled in the month of August, which is very uncharacteristic given how impressive his 2016 campaign has been. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss what struggles the Pirates' ace could be facing, as well as their upcoming trip to face their divisional foe in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Pirates being only two games out of a Wild Card spot, a postseason berth is still within their reach. However, their recent play of going hasn't helped improve their chances. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry talk about what the Bucs can do to get the team back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During Ryan Vogelsong's return to PNC Park, fans weren't shy about letting him know how much he's been missed. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to discuss the standing ovation he received, how Clint Hurdle has shaken up the lineup and found success and share a few stories from Gerrit Cole's time with Vin Scully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the MLB Trade Deadline come and gone, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave fans mixed messages by being both buyers and sellers. With the departure of closer Mark Melancon and starter Francisco Liriano, as well as the acquisitions of Ivan Nova amongst others, MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down the Buccos' Deadline deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francisco Liriano's lack of consistency is the last thing the Pirates need right now. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down his last outing, Jeff Locke's move to the bullpen and any pending moves they could make before the Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameson Taillon is a tough ballplayer but also very lucky. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss how he came back from taking a line drive off of his head to pitch four solid innings, how important it is to have Francisco Cervelli back on both sides of the plate and hand out a few awards for the first half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew McCutchen is no stranger to the Midsummer Classic, after all he's been an All-Star in five out of his eight seasons. Cutch sat down with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to talk about what stands out the most about being selected to the All-Star Game and some of his most memorable experiences from his trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At last, Tyler Glasnow is making his Major League debut on Thursday. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry shine a light on Glasnow's repertoire and what he brings to the table, update Jameson Taillon and Gerrit Cole's injury status and spotlight who the Pirates are sending to San Diego in the All-Star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On paper, the Pirates won three out of four games against the Dodgers, they had a tough loss on Sunday. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down what went wrong on Sunday, what's the heart of the issue with Francisco Liriano, and whether or not Juan Nicasio could lock down the 8th inning role in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pirates' future success depends on their ability to get back to the basics. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry discuss how their starting pitching and hitting need to get back on track to contend with the red-hot Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pirates' frustrating week is already in their rearview mirror, but they might have bigger fish to fry. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to find out how Gerrit Cole and Francisco Cervelli are doing after leaving the game vs. the Cardinals with injuries, learn how Andrew McCutchen has changed his hitting mechanics and spotlight Jameson Taillon's long-awaited debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to rebound from a rough week starting against the Mets tonight. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to discuss what moves Pittsburgh might make to shake things up a little in the NL Central and the recent success of Jeff Locke. They also discuss what the Pirates strategy might be in the 2016 MLB Draft this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Locke ventured into unchartered territory on Monday night. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to spotlight Locke's first career complete game and first career shutout against the Marlins, discuss which Pirate is the most feared, and what Berry learned from talking with Barry Bonds on the 30th anniversary of his debut with the Bucs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arquimedes Caminero is heading to the 15-day disabled list which gives him a break after his recent struggles. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down why the the Bucs decided to shut Caminero down and what exactly happened against the D-backs. Also, they update Ryan Vogelsong's status after getting hit in the eye and spotlight how well Gregory Polanco is playing after his move in the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices