The PITTSBURGH PIRATES miss out on EUGENIO SUÁREZ as he chooses a DIVISION RIVAL REDS deal over potentially getting paid more in Pittsburgh 😬💰⚾

So… where do the Bucs go from here?

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

⚾ Pirates lose the Eugenio Suárez free agency sweepstakes

⚾ Why Suárez picked Cincinnati over Pittsburgh

⚾ Best ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT & TRADE OPTIONS on the market

⚾ SPRING TRAINING POSITION BATTLES heating up 🔥

⚾ The CATCHING BATTLE & can HENRY DAVIS take the next step?

⚾ Do the Pirates need a 4TH OUTFIELDER?

⚾ What additions make sense for the BULLPEN?

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👉 What should the Pirates do next?

👉 Did the front office mess this one up?

👉 Who do YOU want added before Opening Day?

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Back for another episode of The Alex Stumpf Show on Bucco Bantr! 🏴‍☠️⚾

After a successful weekend at PiratesFest, we cut right to the chase and dive into the Andrew McCutchen drama.

What should the Pittsburgh Pirates do with the former MVP and franchise legend? Is it time to move on, bring him back, or redefine his role? Alex Stumpf breaks it all down and gives his take.

We also explore alternative outfield options, including why Scott likes Mike Tauchman as a potential 4th outfielder who can play all three outfield positions.

Plus, we revisit the Eugenio Suárez trade market 👀

Has his value dropped enough to bring him into the Pirates’ price range? Could he be the power bat Pittsburgh needs?

💬 Let us know in the comments:

• What should the Pirates do with Andrew McCutchen?

• Would you want Mike Tauchman on this roster?

• Is Eugenio Suárez worth the move?

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Part 3 of our PiratesFest interview series is here — and we saved some BIG names for last 👀⚾

In this final round, Bucco Bantr sits down with Termarr Johnson, Braxton Ashcraft, and Justin Lawrence to talk development, offseason grind, and what’s ahead for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

🔥 In this episode:

⚾ Termarr Johnson breaks down his progression as a Pirates prospect, how his game has evolved, and what he’s focusing on this offseason to take the next step.

⚾ Braxton Ashcraft talks about coming off a career-high workload, pitching out of the bullpen, and ramping up to be a major piece of the Pirates’ starting rotation.

⚾ Justin Lawrence discusses being more comfortable in year two, rehabbing from injury, and his mindset heading into a strong return in 2026.

If you’re a Pirates fan, prospect junkie, or just love behind-the-scenes baseball talk, this one’s for you.

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• Which player are you most excited to see in 2026?

• Should Ashcraft stay stretched out as a starter?

• How high is Termarr Johnson’s ceiling?

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