Pirates Insider Podcast
Pirates Insider Podcast is your source for all things Buccos. Join Jason Mackey as he breaks down the latest stories, roster moves, game takeaways, clubhouse developments, and the current state of your Pittsburgh Pirates. Whether you’re catching up after a series, looking ahead to what’s next, Mackey's got you covered on the Pirates Insider Podcast
Pirates Insider Podcast
Latest Episodes
Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 92 (9/23 Message sent to management about '27?)
Ryan O'Hearn had some interesting comments after the Pirates' 2-0 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Pirates also played the type of baseball they need to play to win. What has been going right for them in September? Furthermore, what s...
Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 91 (9/22 Quantifying roster improvement in '26)
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington discussed improvements made in 2026 on the Pirates Insider Show on Sunday, making clear the ultimate goal remains winning and reaching the postseason. But if you look at some of the talent accumulated in 2...
Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 90 (9/21 Recapping a bittersweet weekend)
The Pirates have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they continue to show plenty of fight. Rafael Flores Jr. is making an impressive statement for next season. Brandon Lowe has also had one heck of a season and now could get to 1...
Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 89 (9/18 Pirates take season series from Brewers)
The Pirates won the season series against the Brewers. How does that square with Pittsburgh likely missing the playoffs? Furthermore, what about the growth shown by Khristian Curtis in this one? Henry Davis homered. How should we look at the ca...
Pirates Insider Podcast, Episode 88 (9/17 Franchise home run record falls)
The Pirates set the franchise home run record Wednesday. But where those homers come from matters. How that play into next year? What has Rafael Flores Jr. shown this season? And, Jared Jones. How has a run of consistency helped him, and might ...