Spring Training is heating up and the vibes around the Pittsburgh Pirates are REAL 👀

On this episode of Bucco Bantr, we welcome José Negron of Pittsburgh DK Sports for his Bucco Bantr debut! We dive deep into everything happening down in Bradenton and what it means for the 2026 season.

🔥 What we cover in Episode 293:

The overall vibe check at Pirates Spring Training

How the lineup has looked through the first week of games

The BIG question: Should Konnor Griffin make the Opening Day roster?

Players who have stood out early

Jhostnyxon Garcia stepping up in a big way

Oneil Cruz and his improved approach at the plate 👀

Adam and Scott close the show by highlighting the Pirates who are making serious noise early in camp and could impact the roster decisions heading north.

If you’re a diehard Pirates fan looking for daily Pirates news, spring training analysis, roster breakdowns, and prospect updates — this is the show for you.

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