Bucs On Deck Podcast

<p>Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski combined to shut down the Houston Astros and help the Pirates earn a series victory on the road. </p><p>In the rundown of the minors, I discuss some potential bullpen help in Double-A, as well as Irwin Ramirez, one of my favorite arms in the system, who pitched well in the FCL on Thursday.</p><p>Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack for an in-depth look at the entire Pirates' organization. </p><p>bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</p><p>Also, check out my YouTube channel, where I post live look videos and some long-form videos. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck">https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bucs On Deck at <a href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Seth Hernandez struck out eight batters over five innings on the road for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Plus, more on the latest Pirates' bullpen implosion and my take on FanGraphs releasing their top prospects lists for the Pirates.</p><p>Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for the best daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates organization, from top to bottom. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe">https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Head on over to YouTube and subscribe to the channel as well. I'll have plenty of video from my trip to Bradenton over the next couple of weeks. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck">https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bucs On Deck at <a href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>The Pittsburgh Pirates win in Houston, but Dennis Santana continues to struggle. What could be next for him? </p><p>Plus, a complete rundown from the first day with every Pirates' affiliate in action. </p><p>Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pirates' organization. </p><p>bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</p><p>Follow me on Twitter: @__Murphy88</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bucs On Deck at <a href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Bubba Chandler picked up his first win of the season, throwing six innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. I go over what stood out about his start, namely a potentially revamped arsenal that includes a sweeper.</p><p>We then look at the minors, where Altoona won their first game of the season. Who has stood out so far among a rough start for most of the hitters?</p><p>Plus, Seth Hernandez made his third pro start and completed five innings and Murf Gray continues to hit. </p><p>Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for daily content on the Pirates' organization. Also, subscribe to the YouTube channel for player videos. I was just in Greensboro for a week, I'll have videos from my stay uploaded throughout the upcoming week.</p><p>bucsondeck.substack.com</p><p>www.youtube.com/bucsondeck</p><p>Twitter: __Murphy88</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bucs On Deck at <a href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Seth Hernandez, the Pirates' first-round pick in the 2025 draft, leads a very interesting Bradenton Marauders pitching staff. There are plenty of high-upside arms, but many come with questions about the control.</p><p>Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack for daily contact on the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. Also, subscribe to the YouTube channel for more video content. </p><p>www.bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</p><p>www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck</p><p>Follow me on Twitter, @__Murphy88</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bucs On Deck at <a href="https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe</a>