◆NEWSPirates, Brandon Lowe Have Mutual Interest In New Deal◆ROSTERRHP Bubba Chandler changed number to 36◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .364 AVG, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 1.110 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆STREAKWon 4 straight◆ROSTER2B Brandon Lowe changed number to 5◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.302)◆LAST GAMERafael Flores Jr. 2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆ROSTERLHP Gregory Soto changed number to 31◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 5th in the NL in strikeouts (192)◆ROSTERRHP Antwone Kelly changed number to 62

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Pirates Miss On Okamoto: Another Gut Punch, Another Crossroads

Jan 5 · 01:02:07

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Episode Notes

Kazuma Okamoto to Toronto. Pirates fans are left staring at the same question: now what? On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the Blue Jays landing Kazuma Okamoto on a 4-year, $60 million deal and what it means for Pittsburgh after swinging big and coming up empty. With the “impact bat” still a need, where does the front office pivot if they want to be a real playoff contender in 2026? We dive into the latest buzz on Eugenio Suarez, including Jason Mackey’s reporting that the Pirates have stayed in contact but may not have the winning bid, plus the realistic trade and free agent paths that could actually move the needle. Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea.