Podcast

Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Baseball, Sports

Bucco Territory is your go-to Pittsburgh Pirates show. Noah Hiles, Platinum Key and former Pirates, "J-Hey," Josh Harrison host. Bucco Territory brings you fresh Buccos insight & analysis all year long. Bucco Territory is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!

Episodes
140
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
19 hours ago

Episodes

140 episodes, newest first

  1. MLB Offseason Dates Pirates fans Need to Know

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss upcoming key dates for the Pirates offseason, cover Mason Montgomery's ascension in this week's Stock Up segment presented by Agentiq, and react to the Pirates making the top 10 of ESPN's preseason power rankings.

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    22 min
  2. How do the Pirates Copy the Brewers and Rays?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss how the Brewers and Rays have been successful as small market teams, and how that can be replicated by the Pirates.

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    33 min
  3. Best of Bucco Territory, Year 1

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    In a unique episode, we take a look back on the best moments from Bucco Territory as we approach the show's 1-year mark. Thank you to everyone for your support this year!

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    43 min
  4. Top 5 Pirates Who WON'T Be Back in '27

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    Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key discuss the top 5 Pirates who will not be back in 2027, and what the Pirates need to do this offseason to fill those holes. This includes Gregory Soto and Kirby Yates in the bullpen, possibly Brandon Lowe, and maybe a trade of Bryan Reynolds or Mitch Keller?

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    28 min
  5. Offsesason Position Reviews: Outfield

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    Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates outfield in 2026 and look forward to 2027, including Oneil Cruz' ceiling, expectations for Esmerlyn Valdez's second season, and more.

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    20 min
  6. Offseason Position Reviews: Infield

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates infield in 2026, cover possible internal options for 2027, and wrap up by discussion potential additions this offseason, including what happens if the Pirates can't bring back Brandon Lowe.

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    22 min
  7. Offseason Position Reviews: Catchers

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates catchers in 2026, cover possible internal options for 2027, and wrap up by discussion potential external additions this offseason.

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    28 min
  8. Offseason Position Reviews: Bullpen

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates bullpen in 2026, cover possible internal options for 2027, and wrap up by discussion potential additions this offseason.

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    27 min
  9. Offseason Position Reviews: Starting Pitching

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates starting rotation in 2026, cover possible internal options for 2027, and wrap up by discussion potential additions this offseason.

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    19 min
  10. Pirates Offseason Outlook

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key discuss what moves the Pirates need to make this offseason and make some Postseason predictions.

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    28 min
  11. Final Report Card for the 2026 Pirates

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key end out their end-of-season grades for Pirates position groups, including starting pitching, bullpen, catching, infield, outfield, DH, and coaching.

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    42 min
  12. What are exit meetings like as a player for the Pirates?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles and Josh Harrison discuss how exit meetings go from a player's perspective, and J Hay highlights the Pirates approaching finally having their first winning season since 2018 in this week's J Hay Now! segment.

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    22 min
  13. Is the World Baseball Classic behind Paul Skenes' struggles?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss Paul Skenes' recent comments placing some of the blame for his struggles this season on preparing for the World Baseball Classic, whether that's valid excuse, and if it will have an impact on players' willingness to participate in the WBC moving forward.

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    20 min
  14. Will the Pirates bring back Brandon Lowe?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss how the Pirates could bring back Brandon Lowe, whether the Pirates should extend Oneil Cruz, Bubba Chandler, and Mason Montgomery, and Platinum Key highlights Konnor Griffin in this week's Key of the Week segment.

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    25 min
  15. Is Rafael Flores Jr. the Pirates' starting catcher next year?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether Rafael Flores Jr. should be the starting catcher in 2027 and how his breakout impacts the Pirates offseason plans. Then Josh Harrison highlights Pirates 3B coach Tony Beasley taking accountability in front of the media in this week's J Hay Now! segment.

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    25 min
  16. Is it worth celebrating if the Pirates finally finish above .500?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether it is worth celebrating if the Pirates finish above .500 for only the 8 times in the last 32 years, discussing both the positives and shortcomings. Finally, we round out today's episode with a discussion on Roberto Clemente Day.

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    19 min
  17. Should the Pirates bring back Don Kelly?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key debate whether the Pirates should bring back Don Kelly as manager in 2027, discuss some of their favorite moments from PNC Park before the final homestand of the year, and Platinum Key highlights the need to finish strong at home in this week's Key of the Week segment.

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    23 min
  18. Would the Pirates be a playoff team if Griffin and Cruz stayed healthy?

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into the impact of losing Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz to extended injuries this season, and debate how much of an impact it had on the Pirates playoff chances. Then we wrap up this week's episode with our weekly J Hay Now! segment, where J Hay highoights Brandon Lowe this week.

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    27 min
  19. Pirates Position Grades since the Trade Deadline

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    Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key hand out grades since the trade deadline for Starting Pitchers, Bullpen, Catcher, Infield, Outfield, DH, and coaching.

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    32 min
  20. Another series win, but Postseason hopes remain slim

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    Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key recap the Pirates winning their 4th series in a row, preview their upcoming series against the White Sox, and Platinum Key highlights Oneil Cruz's defense in this week's Key of the Week segment.

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    21 min