What led to the 5-year, 77 million dollar contract between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Keller? How much does this affect offseason grades for the front office?

Keller, 27 years old, has a career ERA of 4.21, pitching in 32 games in 2023, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa native is primed for a major 2024 campaign after a successful two year run.

Is there any reason for concern, although, over the Pirates offer of 77 million? Keller at one point appeared to be another in a long line of Pirates' "busts".

Considering modern economics of pitching in major league baseball the crew explains why this is a steal for the Pirates.

Mitch Keller may be secured for the long run, but in the short term the Pirates still feel concern in several areas. Catcher was one of the overarching points of interest as the offseason lingered on and Saturday evening Pittsburgh signed major league veteran Yasmani Grandal to a one year deal, adding a veteran presence to the room.

Will Yasmani Grandal remain on the roster at the conclusion of July? How often will Yasmani Grandal take the field when the season begins in April?

Grandal, a former first round pick himself, now 35 years old, is preparing for his 13th season in the ‘biggs’ and is beginning the 2024 year with his sixth MLB club. 

As the episode comes to a close the crew details the start to spring training. Outside of hysterically revealing uniforms, what has stood out in Pirates city?

Will the Roansy Contreras Pittsburgh has seen in week one of ST24 carry through the remainder of camp back north?

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While the Pirates add depth to a hopeful bullpen, what is to make of a starting rotation that is still desperate for major league arms?

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Does Ben Cherrington have several moves on the way? What does this signal about the direction of the franchise and the status of Bob Nutting's ownership in Pittsburgh?

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As they address their biggest need (arms, arms and more arms) at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, Ben Cherington and the Pirates front office is left with still much work to do.

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew recaps the start of the offseason, takes a deep dive on what went down at the Winter Meetings, and look ahead to potential moves that could drastically chance the outcome of the upcoming season.

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The five most important areas of need: Starting pitching, not having a first baseman whatsoever, locking down second base, will Mitch Keller and/or Andrew McCutchen put pen to paper on a new deal ahead of spring camp?

In this Rum Bunter Radio special the crew ranks these topics, and follows them with a deep dive on each area of need.

Are the Pirates on track to real contention in 2024 if this offseason goes to plan?

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On this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew breaks down the entirety of the 2023 season, discussing the highs, lows, and swings of this year’s Bucco’s campaign.

The conversation begins in April where the Pirates got out to a red hot 20-8 start to the season. What went wrong for the Pirates after so much early season success? How much did the injury of Oneil Cruz set the Pirates back, losing the star infielder in the home opening series. 

The crew gives an overall grade of the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates, while sharing their favorite and least favorite moments of the season as a whole. 

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A year with ups and downs has left the Pittsburgh Pirates in 4th place in the NL Central, which appears to be their final resting place for the season. 

Momentum has fans confident heading into 2024, although, with the recent collective effort and on-field success that has come with it.

On this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew previews the remainder of the 2023 campaign, how the Pirates can control the NL Wild Card race and early intel on the upcoming offseason. 

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Is there a true direction to this pitching staff?

Things seem to be headed back in the right direction for Mitch Keller and Johan Oviedo.

The group takes a look at what has led to this redound success, and what needs to happen within the organization to avoid future blowups.

As the year comes to a close, fans continue to question the direction of the organization.

What will 2024 have in store with what we know now.Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy this episode of Rum Bunter Radio!

Young talent has completely infused the Pirates lineup as the season has wore on. Expectations for the Young Bucs are lofty considering what has gone into a long and downtrodden rebuild under Ben Cherrington. 

As guys like Henry Davis continue to learn from the Major League level, Major League Baseball continues to learn about Henry Davis, and how to get past him. Are his slider struggles reason for worry?

While the big league Buccos are pressed for starting pitching, the Bradenton Marauders have their ace, and hopefully not for long. Paul Skenes dazzles in his a-ball debut, and gives fans good reason to believe in the hype so far. 

The Pirates can CATCH! Who should be behind the dish on a daily basis, and when will we see more of Henry Davis at the no. 2 position. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy this episode of Rum Bunter Radio as the crew welcomes staff writer Mitchell Reese!

That has not been the case, and not only have Mitch Keller’s struggles continued, but what seems to be every arm in Pittsburgh is falling to despair. 

Who will make up this staff in the remainder of 2023 and beyond? How do the Young Bucs stay productive? And everything you need to know ahead of Paul Skenes professional debut. 

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With playoff expansion, and general parody across major league baseball this season it appeared to be yet again a favorable market for sellers like the Pittsburgh Pirates. Several teams like the Texas Rangers made it clear they were going all in this deadline to make a push for the AL crown. 

Headline moves did take place prior to August 1st’s infamous deadline hour, but overall the Pirates do not make any trades that would be in the realm of blockbuster. 

On this Rum Bunter Radio special the crew breaks down the big day and the moves Pittsburgh settled on with Philadelphia, San Diego and Texas. 

Should the club have moved more? Was the return appropriate for the trades that were made?

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One of the Pittsburgh Pirates top trade chips in veterans Carlos Santana is already off the board as the Buccos made their first big trade splash of the regular season on Thursday night dealing Santana to the Milwaukee Brewers for 18-year-old, former highly touted international signee, Johnny Sevirino. 

The crew reviews this decision and if the return matches the production the “Crew” is receiving in Carlos Santana.

While selling was not the plan this season for Pittsburgh, it appears to be a good year for it with many teams around the same win total. How drastic will the front office go this deadline? 

Open to trading Pittsburgh native and Pirates all-star David Bednar? Ace Mitch Keller who has found himself over the past two years? Standout backend reliever Colin Holderman? 

These questions will be answered by Ben Cherrington early next week, but as Jon Heyman’s tweet noted earlier this week, teams around the league are certainly asking about the Pirates’ top arms. 

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On this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew is joined by Kody Duncan to review the 2023 MLB Draft and the Pirates most recent call ups of Quinn Priester and Endy Rodriguez.

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Potential bonus number, movement of Skenes, and what is left in this year’s draft.

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Dylan Crews has seemed like the no doubt pick for quite some time now, but as Sunday July 9th slowly arrived things appeared to be headed in a different direction.

Paul Skeenes? Wyatt Langford? Max Clark? Or will it be the original consensus speculative pick of Dylan Crews.

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Nick Gonzales joins Henry Davis in the rookie home run parade in route to the Pirates sweep of the San Diego Padres.

As the week progressed the big league family grew bigger as Jared Triolo joined the batch of rookies and contributed with run driving production against the Friars as well.

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew breaks down this week in Pirates baseball, previews the upcoming draft and what will be a turbulent month of July.

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Ten in a row. While things appear to be bleak in Pittsburgh, times aren’t quite as dower as they seem. Hey we got a cool jersey, and some young talent to go with it. 

On this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crews breaks down everything going on in the world of Pirates baseball; from Davis’ first fly, Reynolds IL move & threads that connect the city. 

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The Pirates' number one overall selection in 2021, Davis has slugged his way to the big leagues after just ten games in triple a Indianapolis, and a dominant two month stretch in double a Altoona.

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew discusses where Davis will play, what this means for the orgnization, the lineup and future of the Ben Cherrington regime.

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and get ready for the Henry Davis era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball!

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew is back (virtually :() to break down the club's previous week, the Henry Davis situation and the exciting Andrew McCutchen milestone that took place this past week.

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This five game streak lifts the Pirates back into first as they get set for a 3 game set with the worst team in baseball, potentially in the entire game’s history, the Oakland Athletics. 

On this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew breaks down this winning streak, previews the midweek series & shares an update on everything going on in the minor league system. Will Henry Davis triple a promotion signal a call to the biggs for Endy Rodrgiuez?

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The Rum Bunter Radio crew breaks down this week in Pirates baseball,

While Pittsburgh still finds themselves in first place, losing 9 out of 10 has left the club with a sour taste as they head east to Baltimore.

Full week recap, series preview with guest Michael Najarian of BirdsWatcher.

How to React to Pirates Skid vs Rays | Opportunity Knocks with Velasquez Injury Situation

Who will get the call to fill in this rotation? Where will the Pirates find an answer for the power hole in their lineup?

The winning continues on the North Shore! What has fueled these red hot Pirates as they have their first winning month since May 2019?

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The crew is back to break down the 13-7 Buccos, what has led to their early season success, and the sustainability of winning.

Hitting, pitching, running.... that makes for a pretty swell ball club. As the Pirates exceed in all three areas to start the year their veteran moves are to thank, but not just for their instant production, for the chemistry they have developed in Pittsburgh.

Not only does the Rum Bunter Radio crew search for Jack Suwinski's long term role with the big league group, but for Andrew McCutchen's time machine.

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Full first week breakdown, enjoy this edition of Rum Bunter Radio!

With many questions surrounding the Brian Reynolds contract situation, along with a brand new look for the organization entering the Spring, Rum Bunter Radio is back to deep dive on all things Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.

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Jason Mackey Joins Rum Bunter Radio to Talk Bryan Reynolds, Offseason & '23 Expectations

Has Major League Baseball Eliminated the Pittsburgh Pirates? Bob Nutting Breakdown

At Misery's End: The Final Stretch of 2022 for Pittsburgh Baseball

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode number 89 of Rum Bunter Radio!

Rum Bunter Radio is back to break down the Pirates first selection of the 2022 MLB Draft. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates gear up for this year's list of selections as they will begin with the fourth overall pick. 

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The young Bucs are here and Rum Bunter Radio is here to break it all down! 

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Catch up on all roster moves, news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates on this week's episode of Rum Bunter Radio! 

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Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode 83 of Rum Bunter Radio! 

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the guys are joined by Jason Mackey to discuss the legitimacy of Mitch Keller's stellar start in the series finale against the Brewers, and all things in the world of Pirates baseball of two weeks of play. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 82 of Rum Bunter Radio is here!

Will Bryan Reynolds remain a Pirate after 2023? Is Ke'Bryan Hayes a big enough fan of Prim. Bros. to stick around until 2030? 

Only time will tell, enjoy episode 82 of Rum Bunter Radio! 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 81 is here! 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 80 of Rum Bunter Radio is here! 

After weeks of uncertainty a new CBA has been agreed upon, and the game's return is on schedule. 

This week the crew welcomes Pirates' beat writer Jason Mackey, as they dive into his background, experiences and outlook for the big league club in 2022. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 79 is here! 

Will we have baseball soon, and what will it look like when things do resume? 

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From young to younger, big to small the guys share their thoughts on the biggest movers, and who may graduate this list in the near future.  

Batten the hatches, clear the decks, episode 76 of Rum Bunter Radio is live now! 

Michael shares his thoughts on the lockout, the direction of Major League Baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

In this episode the crew discusses the ongoing lockout, and what rule changes they expect to see. 

The guys also dive into a conversation on this year's international signing class and what it could mean for the future of Pirates baseball. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio is back! 

Well at least not for the time being. 

Last minute trades, lockout rage and everything in between. 

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Who will stay and who will go, as the Pirates prepare for the upcoming roster crunch?

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The guys recap 2021 and give a preview of the offseason to come.

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, and enjoy episode 70 of Rum Bunter Radio!

Check out this week's episode of Rum Bunter Radio for the latest coverage on all things Pittsburgh Pirates baseball! 

Throughout the episode the guys discuss a wide range of topics from rebuild to rule changes.

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Here all the latest news in Pirates baseball this week, batten down the hatches and clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 66 is here!

But that did not mark the end of his time in Pittsburgh. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 65 of Rum Bunter Radio is here! 

Listen for full breakdown of the big league club, analysis on the minors and much more in this week's episode of Rum Bunter Radio! 

Batten the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 63 is here! 

As the team continues their rebuild they find themselves with a unique opportunity this summer; A chance to test out future talent in real MLB games. 

What to make of July? How to feel about what's to come? To answer these questions check out episode 62 of Rum Bunter Radio!

This deal comes Sunday evening ahead of a big week of suspected trades, including Friday's trade deadline. 

Sit back, relax and get everything you need to know on the Pittsburgh Pirates trade of Adam Frazier! 

Rum Bunter Radio episode 61 breaks down a key month in the grand scheme of the Pittsburgh Pirates rebuild. 

After a surprising day one, how did the Pirates' find themselves as the "winners" of this year's selection? 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, the 2021 MLB draft breakdown is here! 

Was this the right selection, and why did this pick have such a spiral reaction in the first round? 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, the RBR round one breakdown is here! 

Who will it be, is it the player the Pirates need to return to greatness? 

Where is Adam Frazier headed? Who will be the no. 1 overall pick? What will the farm system look like at the end of the 2021 season? These questions are more answered on this episode of Rum Bunter Radio!

To close out the episode the trio holds their second mock draft as decision day approaches. 

The crew talks minor league pitchers, trade chips and much more throughout episode 55. 

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The show covers topics from what it's like breaking news, as Murray is known to do, and who the Pirates should select with the no. 1 overall pick. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 54 is here!

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew breaks down the Pirates’ most recent series, and discusses roster moves made over the weekend. 

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Hear from staff writer Noah Wright and the rest of the RBR crew after the Pirates come home and lose four out of five. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio Episode 52 is here! 

The delusion part may be true, but for the Pittsburgh Pirates 22 games is all they have needed to convince fans that this team may not be quite as rough as the general public believed on Opening Day. 

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Batten down the hatches, clear the decks RBR episode 50 is here! 

Nevertheless the Rum Bunter Radio crew is here to help comfort fans and analyze the Pirates' opening week ups and downs. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 49 is here! 

A preview of the 2021 season, and the Pirates opener in Wrigley will have you caught up on everything you need to know on Opening Day 2021. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, the Rum Bunter Radio 2021 Opening Day Special is here! 

In this episode Marty, and staff writer Noah Wright sit down with the Pirates' prospect to recap his offseason, and preview the upcoming one. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 46 is here! 

Outfield battle, rotation switches and everything you need to know after two weeks of Pirates baseball in Bradenton. 

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The four discuss Michael's path, and what's to come in his future with the Pirates. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 44 of Rum Bunter Radio is here! 

The crew covers a wide range of topics from free agent signings to 2021 draft strategy. 

Hear what are fans are thinking and have your questions answered on this edition of Rum Bunter Radio. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 42 is here. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and catch up on the Pirates latest trade. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 39 is here.

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and make room for five young prospects in this episode of Rum Bunter Radio. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 37 has everything you need to stay up to date this week in Pirates' baseball.  

Rum Bunter Radio breaks down everything happening this week in Pirates' baseball, and gets you ready for the possibilities of 2021. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks episode one of the new year is out now. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 35 of Rum Bunter Radio is here! 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy this holiday season episode of Rum Bunter Radio. 

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Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode 32 of Rum Bunter Radio . 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode 31 of Rum Bunter Radio. 

The trio dives into a discussion on the immaculate moments throughout that season and World Series, memories from players interviewed in the book, and how the game has changed since then. 

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, Rum Bunter Radio episode 30 is here.