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Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
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
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastHow do the Pirates Copy the Brewers and Rays?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastBest of Bucco Territory, Year 1
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastTop 5 Pirates Who WON'T Be Back in '27
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffsesason Position Reviews: Outfield
Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key review the Pirates outfield in 2026 and look forward to 2027, including Oneil Cruz' ceiling, expectations for Esmerlyn…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffseason Position Reviews: Infield
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffseason Position Reviews: Catchers
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffseason Position Reviews: Bullpen
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffseason Position Reviews: Starting Pitching
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates Offseason Outlook
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key discuss what moves the Pirates need to make this offseason and make some Postseason predictions. Start your…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastFinal Report Card for the 2026 Pirates
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key end out their end-of-season grades for Pirates position groups, including starting pitching, bullpen…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWhat are exit meetings like as a player for the Pirates?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastIs the World Baseball Classic behind Paul Skenes' struggles?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWill the Pirates bring back Brandon Lowe?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastIs Rafael Flores Jr. the Pirates' starting catcher next year?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastIs it worth celebrating if the Pirates finally finish above .500?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastShould the Pirates bring back Don Kelly?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWould the Pirates be a playoff team if Griffin and Cruz stayed healthy?
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates Position Grades since the Trade Deadline
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key hand out grades since the trade deadline for Starting Pitchers, Bullpen, Catcher, Infield, Outfield, DH, and…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastAnother series win, but Postseason hopes remain slim
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…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWho deserves blame for the Pirates' lack of fundamentals?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into potential explanations for why the Pirates continue to struggle with fundamentals and mental…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastMailbag: What's J Hay's favorite memory as a Pirate?
Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key answer listener questions in this week's Mailbag episode! Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastShould the Pirates clean house right now?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether it's time for the Pirates to hold the front office accountable for failing to build a playoff…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastIs Paul Skenes back?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown Paul Skenes' recent shutout performance against the Padres, discuss the impact of Endy Rodriguez…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastShould the 2027 Pirates include Brandon Lowe and Murf Gray?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether the Pirates should spend a significant portion of their budget to bring back Brandon Lowe…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates are swept by Dodgers as Postseason hopes fade away
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key react to the Pirates being swept by the Dodgers, Khristian Curtis continuing to shove in his second MLB…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastCan the Pirates keep the momentum rolling on the West Coast?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether the Pirates should shut down Paul Skenes at some point this year, the Pirates having some…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastHas Carmen Mlodzinski reached the end of the line as a starter?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into Carmen Mlodzinski once again struggling in the rotation, debate whether the Pirates are still…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWere the Pirates right to push back Paul Skenes' start date?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates decision to push back Paul Skenes' start on Sunday to Wednesday, whether there's hope for…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastAshcraft throws complete game as Rafael Flores Jr. steps up
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss discuss what is wrong with Paul Skenes and what that means for the Pirates, Rafael Flores Jr…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastHow do the Pirates approach September if the skid continues?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates once again falling out of a playoff race in August, the impact Oneil Cruz can have when…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastCan the Pirates recover from this collapse?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates losing the series against the Mets, J Hay recaps retiring as a Pirate, and Platinum Key…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastOffense struggles as Skenes' skid continues
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown Paul Skenes' recent struggles, the continuing offensive woes for the Pirates, and J Hay previews…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastDid the Pirates do enough before the trade deadline?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key react to the Pirates adding Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar prior to the trade deadline. Use our…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastIs the ship sinking?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates disaster series in Cincinnati, Paul Skenes' recent struggles, and Platinum Key highlights…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates offense slumps, Time for a trade
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss the Pirates continuing to slump offensively, preview Paul Skenes start against the Reds on Friday…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastJ Hay Day Preview + Mailbag Trade Targets
Josh Harrison details what it means to retire as a Pirate and be honored on August 8, 2026, while hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key join him to breakdown…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastTime for the Rotation to Howl
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key answer questions surrounding the starting rotation, breakdown the Pirates' struggles against LHP, and…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPreviewing the Biggest Homestand of the Season
Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key breakdown the Pirates recent acquisition of Ron Marinaccio, preview the upcoming series at home against the Cubs and…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastMailbag: Analyzing your Pirates Trade Targets 3.0
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown listener-submitted Pirates trade targets, including Trevor Rogers (BAL), Huascar Brazoban (NYM)…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastRotation shoves against Cleveland, Bullpen struggles continue
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key recap the Pirates series in Cleveland this weeking, including the starting rotation shoving and another…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWho needs to step up for the Pirates in the 2nd half?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key each pick one player they want to see step up for the Pirates in the 2nd half of the season, bring up…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWhat's it like to be an MLB All-Star?
Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key interview 2-time All-Star and co-host Josh Harrison on what All-Star Weekend is like for players, and round the episode out…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates heat up heading into the All-Star Break
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss where the Pirates stand as a team at the All-Star Break, the Pirates picking up 2 crucial wins in…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastJones and O'Hearn shine, but struggles continue
Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key discuss the decision to pull Jared Jones after 6 perfect innings, whether Carmen Mlodzinski should take Mitch Keller's spot…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastKonnor Griffin to IL, Mailbag Trade Targets
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key react to Konnor Griffin being placed on the IL for 8-10 weeks, and then breakdown listener-submitted Pirates…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastCrucial homestand ahead as Keller struggles and Gonzales shines
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown Mitch Keller's recent struggles, preview the crucial upcoming homestand against the Braves and…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastWhy is Paul Skenes struggling?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown why Paul Skenes has been struggling lately, and Josh Harrison highlights Esmerlyn Valdez in this…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastMailbag: Analyzing your Pirates Trade Targets
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown listener-submitted Pirates trade targets, including Garrett Whitlock (BOS), Hunter Goodman (COL)…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastValdez rakes, Jones struggles in rollercoaster homestand
Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key recap the Pirates' homestand against the Mariners and Reds, discuss Jared Jones' recent struggles and what the Pirates should…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates' Midseason Report Card
Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key hand out midseason grades to each of the Pirates position groups, coaching staff, and team as a whole. Use our code for 10%…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPotential Pirates Trade Targets
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss a few potential names the Pirates could target prior to the 2026 trade deadline, including Aroldis…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastShould the Pirates be buyers at the deadline?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss whether the Pirates should buy before the trade deadline, discuss the Pirates situation at catcher…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastShould Konnor Griffin DH until he's healthy?
In this episode, hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss which Pirates will be 2026 All-Stars, whether Konnor Griffin should DH as he…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastMailbag: Can Don Kelly right the ship?
In this week's mailbag episode, hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key answer listener questions including at what point the Pirates become sellers…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastSkenes speaks out against MLB's CBA proposal ft. Colin Beazley
Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key discuss what the Pirates should do with Endy Rodriguez when Joey Bart returns, and Colin Beazley joins the show to discuss…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastTyler Callihan steps up against the Dodgers
Hosts Josh Harrison and Platinum Key dive into Tyler Callihan after he seized upon his opportunity against the Dodgers, breakdown what the Oneil Cruz injury…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastJosh Harrison returns to PNC Park!
In this week's unique episode of Bucco Territory, we share a behind the scenes look at Josh Harrison's first time back at PNC Park since 2023 as a member of…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastInjury bug strikes Pirates' offense, Pitching problems continue
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key break down the impact of the recent Pirates injuries to Brandon Lowe, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin, analyze…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastCould Paul Skenes actually be human?
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key dig into Paul Skenes' recent tough stretch of results to see if there is cause for concern, what to do about…
Bucco Territory: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastMailbag: Mlodzinski Narrative, Wilber Dotel, & Trade Targets
Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key respond to listener questions in this week's mailbag episode! This week's questions include will Wilber Dotel…