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412 Double Play PodcastEpisode 62: Prospects with PotankoCody Potanko of Pittsburgh Baseball Now and 2 1/2 Gringos joins the show to talk about some prospects on the horizon while Ed and I discuss some possible players who likely won’t survive the off-season 40-man crunch. Enjoy! Save 10% off your next order at Built.com with code JENELLE10. And check out Halloween-inspired merch at Custom Tees! $5 from each order goes to the Miracle League of Western PA: https://www.dc4lcustomtees.com/?s=Spooky
2023-08-281h 06
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Very Early Pittsburgh Pirates Rule 5 Talk with Ethan HullihenClick HERE to subscribe to the YouTubeClick HERE to subscribe to PBN+Twitter Follows@2HG013@NolaJeffy@__Murphy88@EthanHullihen
2023-08-1955 min
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Mitch Keller, is He Back and Here to Stay?Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to subscribe to PBN+Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@CoreyShrader
2023-07-291h 03Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)How Well Did the Pirates Do in the 2023 Draft?Click here to subscribe to the YouTubeClick here to subscribe to PBN+Follow us on TikTok @PittsburghBaseballNowTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2023-07-1533 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pirates Get Their Man in Skenes. Was it the Right Call?CLICK HERE to subscribe to the YouTube You can also CLICK HERE to subscribe to PBN+ for top notch Pittsburgh Pirates articles and discussions Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2023-07-1037 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Who Should the Pirates Draft at 1-1?Click HERE to subscribe to PBN+.Twitter Follows@2HG013@NolaJeffy@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow
2023-07-0345 min
Bridge to Buctober Podcast139 | Chimney Sweep... Get It?Cody Potanko, Pittsburgh Baseball Now, joins the show to sit in for Jake this Friday! We talk about the young players for the Pirates a lot. We also just take rabbit trails to talk about a bunch of Pirates stuff. This was a fun one.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberMERCH!https://bridge2buctober.myspreadshop.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-06-3051 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Prospect Overload: Eric Birdland Gives the Scoop on Young Pirates ProspectsClick HERE to subscribe to PBN+Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@Eric_Birdland
2023-04-051h 15Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Happy Opening Day for Those Who Celebrate! (Pirates 2023 Season Preview)Click HERE to subscribe to PBN+Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-03-3054 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Our Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect List 10-1JUSTICE FOR TRAVIS SWAGGERTY!!!!!!Click HERE to subscribe to PBN+. Use the code "10off" to get $10 off a yearly subscription.Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-03-251h 59Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Our Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect List 30-11Click HERE to subscribe to PBN+.Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-03-181h 49Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pirates Mailbag Episode with Connor WilliamsClick HERE to subscribe to PBN+ use the code "10off" to get $10 off a yearly subscription.Show NotesIs Bubba Chandler better off as just a pitcher?Travis Swaggerty TalkWhat's Connor Joe's future with the Pirates?Why does MLB try to fix what isn't broken?Bae or Castro at 2B?Twitter Follows@2HG013@NolaJeffy88@__Murphy88@WinsWilliams
2023-03-0453 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pirates' Spring Training ExpectationsCLICK HERE to subscribe to PBN+In today's episode, the boys discuss their expectations on the Pirates' first spring training game of the season along with other interesting spring training storylines.Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-02-251h 01Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Our Thoughts on FanGraphs' Top 43 Pirates Prospect RankingsCLICK HERE to subscribe to PBN+Show TopicsMurph's thoughts on moving Endy off catcherWhat stood out with FanGraphs' recent Pirates rankings Has the Pirates bullpen gotten better, worse, or the same?Can Ke'Bryan Hayes fix his launch angle issues?Murph's big rant on Nick GonzalesTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-02-1153 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)What is Termarr Johnson's Floor/Ceiling?CLICK HERE to subscribe to PBN+Show ListTermarr Johnson's Floor/Ceiling Interesting Camp Battles Potential Breakout Reliever ProspectTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-02-0458 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Taking a Look at the Pirates FanGraphs Projections + MiLB TalkTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@NMR_412
2023-01-281h 15Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Our First Mailbag Episode of 2023!Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2023-01-201h 02Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)The Return of the King: Andrew McCutchen Talk + The State of the Pirates Farm SystemTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffyCLICK HERE to subscribe to PBN+
2023-01-1538 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Anyone Else Sick of the Bryan Reynolds Talk? (Also the Boys Are Back!!!)CLICK HERE To subscribe to PBN+ for all your latest news and opinions on the PiratesTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffyShow NotesSegment 1: Bryan Reynolds/ Jon Heyman debacle Segment 2: Pirates' off-season additions Segment 3: Fun prospect discussions
2023-01-0757 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Sinkers, Sinkers, and More Sinkers; Are the Pirates Getting it Right?Subscribe to PBN+Show NotesMORE SINKERS!Is the Minor League System ProgressingMiLB Players of the Week*Bear GrowlTwitter Follows@2HG013@NolaJeffy@__Murphy88@pghbaseballnow
2022-08-2725 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Are the Pirates Making Any Progress + Our Players of the WeekShow NotesExpanding upon the several double digit losses by the PiratesHas Ben Cherington showed any progress within the team?Our players of the weekTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@pghbaseballnow
2022-08-2529 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Brubaker Dazzles, B-Rey Stays Hot + What is the State of Pirates Farm SystemShow NotesBrubaker's dominant performanceReynolds' hot streakState of the Pirates' farm systemEpic dad jokeTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@pghbaseballnow
2022-08-1925 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Our Hodgepodge Group Discusses Ro-Day and Mitch Keller's OutingShow NotesMitch Keller's performance as of lateRo-Day anticipationDennis Eckersley's commentsMinor League reportCody's Epic Dad Joke...Twitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy88@pghbaseballnow
2022-08-1724 min
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)PBN Podcasts: Has Rodolfo Castro Turned a Corner?Show NotesWho is to blame for the Pirates' offensive woes?Did Bryan Reynolds show he's turned a corner?Can Rodolfo Castro stick at the major league level?Pirates Player of the WeekPirates Minor League Player of the WeekTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy
2022-08-1520 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pirates 2022 Draft Review; Did Ben Cherington Have a Strategy?Click HERE to subscribe to PBN+ Twitter Follows@2HG@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@pghbaseballnow
2022-07-2348 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Top 30 Pirates Prospects List: Numbers 5-1CLICK HERE for the Merch Store (Disclaimer) as of now there are no current products listed, but in a few days, the shop should be running at full capacity. Just need some things to get approved. Twitter Follows:@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHbaseballnow
2022-06-1856 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Top 30 Prospect List: Numbers 10-6We truly hope you guys love the new name as much as we do! We all knew that the Murphanko name was temporary and would never catch on. Anyways, back to the show notes. One more question, should Nola's nickname be Fuzzy Meerkat? Let us know in the comments.Click HERE for Murph's YouTube channelTwitter Follows@THG0131@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-06-1148 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Top 30 Pirates Prospects List: 20-11Click HERE for Murph's YouTube linkTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PittsburghBaseballNowClick HERE for Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Site
2022-06-041h 14Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Top 30 Pirates Prospects List: 30-21I just wanted to say how much we all appreciate your support throughout this podcast's journey. Very soon we will have a HUGE surprise, look forward to announcing in about three weeks. Stay tuned, guys.Give Murph's YouTube channel a look-see and subscribe HERETwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-05-281h 13Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Is it Time for the Pirates to Promote Matt Gorski to Double-A?Show TopicsIs it time to promote Matt Gorski?Should Mike Burrows be a top 100 prospect?Can Zach Thompson maintain his good run?Murph rant Cody's rant Juju's comentaryMURPH'S YOUTUBETwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-05-2149 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Is it Time to Hit the Panic Button on Nick Gonzales?Topics Is it time to panic for Nick Gonzales?Is Daniel Vogelbach trade bait?HELLO, Carlos Jimenez Why is Jacob Gonzales 24 and never seen Double-A?Big Bear Rant Why do I instantly sweat when it hits 60 degrees? *Nervous laughMURPH'S YOUTUBETwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-05-1455 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Is Oneil Cruz Destined for the Outfield? Lets Discuss Shall WeTopics Oneil Cruz, is he an outfielder or a shortstop?Liover Peguero, is he the real deal?Pirates and Reds series previewMurph rants about tortillas and Pirates Twitter*insert bear growlCLICK HERE FOR MURPH'S YOUTUBE CHANNELTwitter Follows @Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-05-071h 02Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Welcome to Our Ted Talk: Brewers Preview, Ben Cherington Audio, and More!Chicago Series Takeaways Brewers Series PreviewTiny RantsBen Cherington AudioTakeaways From Cherington AudioMURPH'S YOUTUBE LINKTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-04-2650 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Was Optioning Roansy The Right Move? What Did Oviedo Do to the Pirates? Let's DiscussPodcast Topics TodayRoansy ContrerasMurph's Experience in RichmondEarly Evaluation of the Stallings TradeJuju Screeching His Approval MURPH'S YOUTUBE LINKTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow
2022-04-221h 03Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Adam Bittner of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Joins Us for a Mailbag EpisodeMURPHS' YOUTUBE CHANNEL PITTSBURGH BASEBALL NOW WEBSITEPIRATES PROSPECTSLINKTREETwitter Follows:@Murphanko@NolaJeffy@__Murphy88@FugiMaster24
2022-04-081h 13Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Jason Mackey Joins the Show to Talk Shop and Show Off His MustacheKey PointsMitch Keller Talk: Is this the year he breaks out?Roansy: Are we going to see Roansy get a good amount of time in the Majors in 2022?What are some of the differences between Neal Huntington and Ben Cherington's regimes?Is Jason Mackey going to be the Pirate's backup catcher?!MURPH'S YOUTUBE LINKTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow@PiratesProspects
2022-03-2559 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Pirates Double-A Manager Kieran Mattison Joins the Show and Discusses Life and BaseballClick Here for Murph's YouTube linkTwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@Nola Jeffy
2022-03-181h 26Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Big Ole Sigh of Relief: BASEBALL IS BACK BOYS AND GIRLS!!!!!Show TopicsBigger BasesShift ImplicationsNO R5!!!Cody Coughing LoudlyNO BIG BEAR TONIGHT (Sad Growl) :(Murph's YouTube LinkTwitter Follows@Murphanko@NolaJeffy@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@PiratesProspectsIG Follows@Murphanko_Experience@AMurphyWriter
2022-03-111h 30
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Walk With Deion: Pirates Prospect Deion Walker and His Story of TriumphLink to Murph's Youtube Channel!Twitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNowInstagram Follows@Murphanko_Experience@WatchDeionWalk@AMurphyWriter
2022-03-031h 03Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Did You Ever Read the Book Hatchet? Well, We Buried One of SortsCLICK HERE FOR MURPH'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Twitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowInstagram Follows:@Murphanko_Experience@AMurphyWriter
2022-02-1959 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)The Boys Are Back: Nola Jeffy Joins Us For a Mailbag Episode!Twitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNowInstagram Follows@Murphanko_Experience@AMurphySportsWriter
2022-02-111h 20Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Strong Women, Strong Friendships, and Strong ProspectsAnthony Big Bear Murphy's Youtube channel link:CLICK HERESegment 1: Strong women in our lives Segment 2: Carmen Mlodzinski talkSegment 3: Prospects who could jump into "top" statusTwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowInstagram Follows:@Murphanko_Experience @AMurphySportsWriter
2022-02-0454 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Quinn Priester vs. Roansy Contreras + More!Segment 1- Hall of Fame TalkSegment 2- CBA NegotiationsSegment 3- Bryan Reynolds Rumors Segment 4- Roansy vs QuinnTwitter Follows:@Murphanko @__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@Pirates ProspectsInstagram Follows:@Murphanko_Experience @AMurphyWriter
2022-01-281h 17
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Will Baseball Hall of Fame Finally Welcome Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens?Since two of the most controversial and polarizing players in baseball history are in their final year on the ballot, Mike Asti and Cody Potanko just had to offer a show previewing this year's Baseball Hall of Fame results. They discuss the final ballot fates of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens while also debating what should happen with the rest of the ballot. Mike and Cody offer their opinions, try to make sense of the hypocrisy of the voters and dissect which players deserve to be enshrined, including some not getting nearly enough support.
2022-01-251h 17Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Perseverance Equals Power: Stephen Alemais' Incredible StoryTwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@PiratesProspectsInstagram Follows:Murphanko_Experience Stephen Alemais
2022-01-2446 min
Mike DropWill Baseball Hall of Fame Finally Welcome Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens?Since two of the most controversial and polarizing players in baseball history are in their final year on the ballot, Mike Asti and Cody Potanko just had to offer a show previewing this year's Baseball Hall of Fame results. They discuss the final ballot fates of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens while also debating what should happen with the rest of the ballot. Mike and Cody offer their opinions, try to make sense of the hypocrisy of the voters and dissect which players deserve to be enshrined, including some not getting nearly enough support. Ho...
2022-01-241h 17
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Jack and Marc Went Up The Hill To Mash Some Baseballs!GIVEAWAY RULES: Tell us where you think Jared Jones will finish the 2022 season. The giveaway winner will be revealed this Friday!Twitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88Instagram Follw@Murphanko_Experience @RYP_Hitting
2022-01-131h 06Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Hello 2022 and Howdy Do to You Mr. Alex "I Miss Your Hippie Hair" StumpfYou still have a chance to enter into the signed Jared Jones card giveaway! Just give us your opinion on where you think Jones will finish in 2022 in terms of what level, as well as subscribing to the podcast! Instagram Follows:@Murphanko_Experience@MurphySportsBlogTwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@AlexJStumpf@PGHBaseballNow @PiratesProspects
2022-01-0650 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Everybody Likes Free Stuff: Our Last Episode of 2021 :(Giveaway Rules are in the podcast episode so make sure you listen to be able to join the contest for a free signed Jared Jones card!MURPH'S YOUTUBE Twitter Follows:@Murphanko @__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@PiratesProspectsInstagram Follows!@Murphanko_Experience Murphysportsblog
2021-12-3051 min
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Up North With Owen: Our Conversation With Owen KellingtonSocial Media FollowsTwitter:@Murphanko @__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowInstagram:@Murphanko_Experience
2021-12-1726 min
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)A Good Brennan Equals a Good Malone: Our Conversation with Brennan MalonePhoto Credit: P2 Twitter/ Instagram Follows @Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@Murphanko_Experience
2021-12-1639 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Time to Break Out the Ole Twist! Our Version of an All-Time Pirate ListTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowInstagram Follow!@Murphanko_Experience
2021-12-091h 00Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Hide Yo Kids, The Boys Get a Little Angsty!Follow on Twitter@Murphanko @__Murphy88@NolaJeffy@PGHBaseballNow@TTFBaseball
2021-12-0259 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Tim the Tool Man Williams Sits DAHN For a ChatTwitter Follows:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@HighTimWilliams @PGHBaseballNow@PGHBaseballNet@PirateProspects
2021-11-251h 01
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)So Much Baseball Talk, So Little Time: Rule 5 Talk and More!Photo Credit: PBN NetworkTwitter Follows@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNow@PiratesProspects
2021-11-1850 min
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Flying Under The Radar: Our Interview With Steve Goody, CEO Of Pocket RadarTwitter Follows:@TankoPotanko013@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowPittsburgh Baseball Now Site
2021-11-0444 minTwo and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Murph Dog Is Back, and We Have the Hermanator!Twitter Follows:@Murphanko@TankPotanko013@__Murphy88@PghBaseballNow
2021-10-281h 05Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)The Inaugural Episode: Our Interview With Jase BowenFollow us on Twitter:@Murphanko@__Murphy88@PghBaseballNowFacebook:Pittsburgh Baseball Now
2021-10-2337 min
Rum Bunter RadioHow to Run the NL Central for DummiesIn this second modified Spring Training episode of Rum Bunter Radio the hosts, joined by staff writer Cody Potanko, dive into an in-depth conversation on if it is okay for players to opt out this season. The second half features a full fledged NL Central breakdown, as the guys give their thoughts on who will be contenders throughout this whacky season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-07-1336 min
Rum Bunter RadioProjecting the 2020 MLB draft for the Pittsburgh PiratesIn episode two of Rum Bunter Radio, hosts Trey Yanity and Nick Caporoso welcome their first guest of the season Cody Potanko. The trio breaks down the 2020 first year player draft, and discuss the recent owner-player meetings. The show concludes with minor league secrets Potanko has accrued through his work. Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and find a cozy spot for this weeks episode of RBR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-05-2932 min