Welcome to Bucs' Bounty, the podcast. Hosted by Michael McKenry and Steven Brault, with appearances by other SportsNet Pittsburgh analysts who will break down everything Pittsburgh Pirates. Our hosts cover all the bases, including the latest news, breakout stars, behind-the-scenes insights, and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Watch full episodes, clips, and more on YouTube at SportsNet Pittsburgh, or listen every Wednesday anywhere you get your podcasts.
Bucs' Bounty
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71 episodes
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Welcome to Bucs' Bounty, the podcast. Hosted by Michael McKenry and Steven Brault, with appearances by other SportsNet Pittsburgh analysts who will break down everything Pittsburgh Pirates. Our hosts cover all the bases, including the latest news, breakout stars, behind-the-scenes insights, and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Watch full episodes, clips, and more on YouTube at SportsNet Pittsburgh, or listen every Wednesday anywhere you get your podcasts.
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
Farm Director Michael Chernow Breaks Down Pirates Top Ranked System
This week on Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Pirates Director of Coaching & Player Development Michael Chernow to discuss managing one of the top farm systems in baseball, what goes into the decision to promote players, and chat about some of the most exciting players in the Pirates system right now. Steven and Michael also break down Brandon Lowe's impressive start to his Pirates tenure. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 https://getsnp360.com/ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2026
Pitching Ninja Analyzes Pirates’ Dominant Pitching Staff
This week on Bucs’ Bounty, Steven Brault and Michael McKenry are joined by Rob Friedman A.K.A "Pitching Ninja" to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates electric pitching staff. They chat about Paul Skenes becoming even more unhittable, Bubba Chandler's early season miscues, Braxton Ashcraft's breakout & more. Steven and Michael also react to the latest surrounding Ryan O'Hearn's injury and what the Pirates need to do to find offense in his absence. Tune in! Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 https://getsnp360.com/ ----------------------------------------------- #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates #412 #PiratesNews #PiratesPodcast #PiratesTalk #BucsBounty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2026
What’s Gone Wrong for Pirates Reliever Justin Lawrence?
Justin Lawrence was lights out in 2025, but has struggled earl in the 2026 season. Steven Brault and Kevin Young break down what has changed this season and how he can return to being a dominant force out of the Pirates' bullpen. Videos you may like 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzfUalBJqnRg_42V-kWYn2aX00vPOH4n ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For more Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins content, including live games, download the SNP 360 app TODAY! 👉 https://getsnp360.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- #SportsNetPittsburgh #SNP #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #PittsburghPirates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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