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