We’re back at Brave Bean Coffee Company for another live episode of Bucco Bantr, and there’s plenty to talk about as the Pirates navigate a critical stretch of the 2026 season!

We break down the first two games of the Mets series, including the biggest takeaways from the team’s performance and what it means as Pittsburgh looks to build some momentum. We also dive into the emergence of Ronny Simon, discuss what we’ve seen from him so far, and debate what his role could look like for the rest of the season.

With the calendar moving toward the final stretch, we take a bigger-picture look at the season ahead, the Pirates’ outlook, what needs to improve, and what this team can realistically accomplish over the remainder of the year.

Plus, plenty of Pirates discussion, opinions, reactions, and much more — live from Brave Bean Coffee Company!

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