Esmerlyn Valdez called up, Braxton Ashcraft continues to shove

Why is Paul Skenes struggling?

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown why Paul Skenes has been struggling lately, and Josh Harrison highlights Esmerlyn Valdez in this week's J Hay Now! segment. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Subscribe to the YouTube! www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory [https://www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory]  Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/BuccoTerritory [https://x.com/BuccoTerritory] Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://buccoterritoryshop.com/ [https://buccoterritoryshop.com/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mailbag: Analyzing your Pirates Trade Targets

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key breakdown listener-submitted Pirates trade targets, including Garrett Whitlock (BOS), Hunter Goodman (COL), and Yoendrys Gomez (MIN). Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Subscribe to the YouTube! www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory [https://www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory] Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/BuccoTerritory [https://x.com/BuccoTerritory] Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://buccoterritoryshop.com/ [https://buccoterritoryshop.com/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Valdez rakes, Jones struggles in rollercoaster homestand

Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key recap the Pirates' homestand against the Mariners and Reds, discuss Jared Jones' recent struggles and what the Pirates should do if they continue, and Platinum Key highlights Esmerlyn Valdez in this week's Key of the Week. Go to Quince.com/foul [https://quince.com/FOUL] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns 🌶️ Subscribe to the YouTube! www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory [https://www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory] Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/BuccoTerritory [https://x.com/BuccoTerritory] Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://buccoterritoryshop.com/ [https://buccoterritoryshop.com/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Pirates' Midseason Report Card

Hosts Noah Hiles and Platinum Key hand out midseason grades to each of the Pirates position groups, coaching staff, and team as a whole. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Subscribe to the YouTube! www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory [https://www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory] Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/BuccoTerritory [https://x.com/BuccoTerritory] Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://buccoterritoryshop.com/ [https://buccoterritoryshop.com/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Potential Pirates Trade Targets

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison, and Platinum Key discuss a few potential names the Pirates could target prior to the 2026 trade deadline, including Aroldis Chapman, Ryan Jeffers, Adley Rutschman, Lake Bachar, and more! To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory [https://mintmobile.com/Territory]. That’s it there’s no catch. 🌶️ Subscribe to the YouTube! www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory [https://www.YouTube.com/@BuccoTerritory]  Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/BuccoTerritory [https://x.com/BuccoTerritory] Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://buccoterritoryshop.com/ [https://buccoterritoryshop.com/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.