World Series-winning MLB coach Rich Donnelly, a 30-year veteran of the game, breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Pirates while sharing incredible stories from the team’s rich history. Joined by seasoned sportscasters Bill Phillips and Don Sloan, this podcast delivers expert analysis, insider perspectives, and unforgettable moments from one of baseball’s most storied franchises.
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Pirates leave San Diego with a series win - Now What?
vendredi 28 août 2026 • Durée 45:45
On this episode of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips as they wrap up the series against the Padres and look ahead to the Buccos’ upcoming matchup with the Cardinals. The guys break down the highs and lows of the Pirates’ season and what this roller-coaster ride has been like.
The crew is joined by former Pirate and current broadcaster Neil Walker, “The Pittsburgh Kid,” who shares his perspective on the Pirates’ season. Neil discusses the challenges the team has faced during the second half, including injuries, and much more.
In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich digs in with a story from back in the day about the creation of Diamond Dry—the material used to dry out the infield.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure to like and follow us on social media, then leave a comment with your take on the Buccos. Your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode.
Playoff Push Slipping Away — Buccos Visit San Diego
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 51:17
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former
Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the Pirates’ series loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles and look ahead to the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.
The guys also continue the conversation surrounding the Pirates’ fading playoff hopes, as the race for the National League Wild Card tightens and other contenders continue to win.
They’re joined by Jeff Kurkjian, son of acclaimed sportswriter and television analyst Tim Kurkjian, who offers an outside perspective on the Buccos. Jeff also shares his thoughts on the Wild Card race and whether any potential playoff teams have what it takes to win it all.
In this edition of Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich recalls
former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Paul Meyer, a passionate Big Red
football fan. While covering a baseball game from the press box, Paul kept Rich informed about the score of a Big Red football game using hand signals. It was an unforgettable matchup, with the two teams combining for nearly 90 points!
And don’t forget we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode. Leave a comment on Facebook or YouTube, and your take on
the Pirates could be featured in an upcoming show.
Pirates Head to LA — and Nomar Joins Bucco Triple Play
jeudi 20 août 2026 • Durée 44:00
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third
base coach Rich Donnelly and avid Bucs fan Don Sloan break down where the Pirates stand after winning back-to-back series against the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.
The guys are also joined by former Dodger and current
baseball analyst Nomar Garciaparra, who shares his perspective on the Dodgers and gives his outside take on the Buccos, including what he’s seeing from this Pirates team as they head to Los Angeles.
Then, in Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich takes you behind the scenes for a look at a day in the life of a Major League Baseball coach. He walks through his game-day routine from his time with the Pirates, the preparation that went into every game, and just how early his work at the ballpark actually began.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on our social media channels. Share your thoughts on the Pirates, and your take could be featured on an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play.
Pirates keep pushing - Tigers next in line
lundi 17 août 2026 • Durée 25:27
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and avid Bucs fan Don Sloan break down the Pirates’ series win over the Boston Red Sox. With just 36 games remaining, the guys continue
the playoff conversation: Are the Pirates’ postseason hopes still alive, and
what needs to happen down the stretch to keep them in the hunt?
In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich reflects on growing up as a lifelong Pirates fan and shares some of his favorite memories from his childhood. He also looks back on the moment he was hired by the Pirates and what it meant to become part of the organization he had rooted for his entire life—a true dream come true.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on YouTube and our other social media platforms. Share your thoughts on the Buccos, and your comments could be featured in an upcoming episode of the Bucco Triple Play!
Buctober or Bust: Do the Pirates Have a Chance?
vendredi 14 août 2026 • Durée 30:11
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third-base coach Rich Donnelly, avid Pirates fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips break down the Bucs’ tough series loss to the Marlins.
Is the Pirates’ playoff push over, or is there still hope for Buctober? The guys discuss where the Buccos stand in the playoff race, what needs to happen down the stretch, and look ahead to a huge upcoming series
against the Boston Red Sox.
Then, it’s time to open Rich’s Treasure Chest! Rich takes us
back to his days coaching with the Los Angeles Dodgers and shares a spring training story featuring a familiar face that Steelers and Packers fans might recognize. Who was it, and what happened? You’ll have to tune in to hear the full story!
And remember—we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Bucco Triple Play and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
Drop your take in the comments, because your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play!
Pirates need Momentum - Does it start in Miami?
lundi 10 août 2026 • Durée 38:08
Can the Bucs finally get rolling and put together a winning streak?
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and die-hard Bucs fan Don Sloan are back to break down another frustrating home series against the New York Mets—and talk about what needs to change for the Pirates to finally build some momentum.
The guys discuss the Bucs’ continued struggles, why getting hot right before the All-Star break isn’t always as good as it sounds, and what it’s going to take for this team to turn things around. For Rich and Don, the first step is simple: win two games in a row! You can’t build a streak until you win the first two, so can the Pirates finally make it happen?
Then it’s time to open Rich’s Treasure Chest, and this one takes an unexpected turn! Rich shares stories about some of the crazy odd jobs he worked while making his way through the minor leagues—including one that landed him at a Circus! Yes, you read that right. Rich Donnelly, minor-league baseball…and the Circus. You’ve got to hear this story!
And, as always, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’!
What’s your take on the Pirates right now?
Can they finally put together a winning streak?
What needs to change to get the Bucs rolling?
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and your take could be featured on a future episode of the Bucco Triple Play!
Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on social media so you don’t miss an episode.
Pirates drop another series - Now the Mets come to town
jeudi 6 août 2026 • Durée 30:14
In this edition of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast, former
Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly and avid Pirates fan Don Sloan break down Pittsburgh's disappointing series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers and look ahead to the upcoming homestand against the New York Mets.
Rich and Don also discuss the Pirates' trade deadline additions, evaluate the moves the club made to strengthen its bullpen, and share their thoughts on what Pittsburgh needs to do to get back on track at PNC Park.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly shares some of his favorite stories about baseball superstitions from memorable player routines to a few of his own!
And don't forget—we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on social media, and leave a comment sharing your thoughts on the Pirates' recent moves. Your comment could be featured in an upcoming episode of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast!
Pirates Fall Short Against Reds — Can They Bounce Back?
lundi 3 août 2026 • Durée 46:17
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play Podcast, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the Pirates' 1–3 road trip against the Reds and look ahead to an important series against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
The guys are joined by former Pirates pitcher Jim Gott, who reflects on being acquired by Pittsburgh in 1987, what those years with the organization meant to him, and what it was like pitching for the Buccos. Jim also shares his thoughts on the art of getting ready in the bullpen, the mental approach to staying prepared, and much more.
In Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich digs into the archives and shares a few stories about throwing batting practice to some memorable celebrity guests, including Meat Loaf and Batman!
And don't forget, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media. Your thoughts on the Buccos could be featured in an upcoming episode!
Deadline Decisions: Bucs head to Cincinnati
mercredi 29 juillet 2026 • Durée 30:15
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they recap a disappointing series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and look ahead to back-to-back road series against the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers.
The guys also dive into the looming MLB trade deadline, discussing what moves the Pirates should make—particularly in the bullpen—and whether the front office should look to address other areas of the roster as the deadline approaches.
In this edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich shares stories from travel days during his baseball career, including locker room pranks, memorable airport moments, and the time he lost a bet that forced him to wear a very interesting outfit through the airport. If you're watching on YouTube, you'll even get to see what that outfit looked like!
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Your thoughts on the Pirates
could be featured in an upcoming episode!
Playoff Push? Diamondbacks Come to PNC & Lanny Frattare Joins Bucco Triple Play
lundi 27 juillet 2026 • Durée 54:43
On this episode of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as the countdown to the MLB Trade Deadline continues.
The guys break down the Pirates' series loss to the Chicago
Cubs, discuss what it means moving forward, and preview the Buccos' upcoming homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Pittsburgh looks to stay in the playoff hunt.
This week's special guest is former Pirates play-by-play broadcaster Lanny Frattare. The legendary voice of the Pirates called more than 5,000 games over his 33-year career before retiring in 2008. Lanny joins Rich for this week's edition of Rich's Treasure Chest, where they reminisce about a memorable pizza night in Montreal with former Manager Jim Leyland and share more behind-the-scenes stories from their baseball days.
And remember—we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on our social media. Your thoughts on the Buccos could be featured in an upcoming episode!