Adam and Scott are BACK for Episode 272 of Bucco Bantr, breaking down everything you need to know about the Pittsburgh Pirates offseason and the moves that could shape the 2026 roster.

We recap the latest MLB offseason signings including Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, JT Realmuto, and Victor Caratini, and discuss how those deals impact the Pirates’ flexibility and trade market. With Philadelphia missing out on Bo Bichette, we explain why an Alec Bohm trade now looks unlikely.

Adam floats a bold trade idea involving Astros slugger Isaac Paredes, while Scott targets bullpen help by proposing a deal that sends Joey Bart for reliever Hunter Bigge. Would either move make sense for the Pirates?

We close out the show with a must-hear discussion on Andrew McCutchen — should the Pirates bring Cutch back again, and how does he realistically fit on this roster?

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• Should the Pirates trade for Isaac Paredes?
• Would you move Joey Bart to upgrade the bullpen?
• Do you want Andrew McCutchen back in Pittsburgh?
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We sit down with Max Kwan, Vice President of International Scouting for the Pittsburgh Pirates, for a must-watch episode of the Bucco Bantr Podcast. Max breaks down his incredible baseball journey—from playing at Tulane and Washington, to playing minor league baseball, to becoming one of the most influential international talent evaluators in Major League Baseball.

🌎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔥 How Max Kwan transitioned from pro player to elite international scout

🔥 The challenges of scouting and projecting talent at young ages worldwide

🔥 How the Pirates identify and develop raw international talent

🔥 Inside the state-of-the-art Dominican Republic facility that sets the standard across MLB

🔥 Key international signings from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia

🔥 Why the Pirates’ latest international signing class could be special

🔥 What’s next for Pittsburgh on the global baseball stage

🏴‍☠️ Kwan discusses his second stint with the Pirates after originally joining the organization in 2014 and his instrumental role in signing players such as Ji Hwan Bae, Tsung-Che Cheng, Jun-Seok Shim, David Matoma, Alessandro Ercolani, and Brandan Bidois.

Now, as VP of International Scouting, his mission is simple: find the next wave of Pirates talent across the globe.

👉 If you love MLB scouting, Pirates baseball, player development, or international prospects — this episode is for you.

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🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Chris Devenski Opens Up on His MLB Journey | Bucco Bantr Podcast 🔥

The Bucco Bantr Podcast sits down with Chris Devenski, the newest pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, for an in-depth and honest conversation about his incredible MLB career and the adversity that shaped it.

From a World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, and 4th-place Rookie of the Year finisher, Devenski’s career exploded onto the scene. But baseball isn’t always linear. Chris opens up about battling injuries, navigating DFAs, and staying mentally strong through the toughest moments — all while grinding his way to 10 MLB seasons and now entering his 11th year with the Pirates organization.

⚾ In this episode, we discuss:

• Chris Devenski’s early MLB breakout

• Overcoming injuries & roster uncertainty

• Mental toughness at the highest level

• His bullpen approach and pitching mindset

• What Pirates fans can expect from him in 2025

• Advice for young players facing adversity

This is a must-watch for Pirates fans, MLB fans, and anyone interested in the mental side of professional sports.

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