Bucs" Bounty

In this episode of Bucs' Bounty, Michael and Steven are joined by baseball data scientist Thomas Nestico of TJ Stats for a deep dive into the impact of analytics on today’s game—and what it all means for the Pirates.From pitch counts and the rise of fielding metrics to the looming reality of the automatic strike zone, the trio unpacks how data is reshaping everything from player evaluation to in-game strategy. They also dig into what the numbers are saying about a handful of current Pirates

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo joined SportsNet Pittsburgh analysts Steven Brault and Michael McKenry to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates best options with the 6th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He also shares his thoughts on Pirates' prospects Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, and Hunter Barco. For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY

In this episode of Bucs' Bounty, Steven and Michael dive into the Pittsburgh Pirates' continued road struggles.Plus, it's All-Star season— Oneil Cruz is officially in the Home Run Derby. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes is heading to Atlanta, joined by the son of a former Pirate in a feel-good moment for the franchise. The guys also preview next week’s MLB Draft, breaking down potential fits for the Bucs’ first-round pick. And don’t miss their look at the Pirates' farm system, where several top prospects

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Mike LaValliere and Bob Walk join SNP analysts Steven Brault, Michael McKenry, and Alex Presley on Unobstructed Views to discuss Bob’s first spitball, playing for pitching coach Ray Miller, getting chickens on the scoreboard in Montreal, and more!Check out the next Unobstructed Views July 18th on SportsNet Pittsburgh Plus. Videos you may like 👉

Former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere joined Steven Brault, Michael McKenry, and Alex Presley on Unobstructed Views. Mike discusses playing for Jim Leyland, winning the Gold Glove in 1987, catching Tim Wakefield’s knuckleball, and more!Check out the next Unobstructed Views July 18th on SportsNet Pittsburgh Plus. Videos you may like 👉

In this episode of Bucs' Bounty, Steven and Michael break down Bryan Reynolds’ red-hot offensive surge and what it means for the Pirates’ lineup moving forward. We hand out our midseason awards and highlight how Pittsburgh’s rookie arms are stepping up in a big way. Plus, we spotlight the impact of top prospects making noise and reshaping the roster. It’s a full dose of black-and-gold baseball talk that you won’t want to miss. For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live

Welcome to the debut episode of Bucs' Bounty! Steven Brault and Michael McKenry debate which Pittsburgh Pirates could be in consideration for the 2025 All-Star game. They also discuss what it will take for centerfielder Oneil Cruz to catch up to the best the NL has to offer at his position. The guys also discuss Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, two Pirates prospects they'd like to see receive an extended look at the MLB level, and Paul Skenes being on pace to make MLB history... AGAIN! For