We sat down with Pittsburgh Pirates 1B prospect Nick Cimillo for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

Nick walks us through:

The moment he got drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

His first call to big league camp this spring

The toughest adjustments he had to make in pro ball

How he’s developed into one of the organization’s most intriguing first base prospects

What’s changed mechanically and mentally since entering the minors

We also had some fun in this one 👀

Nick talks about clubhouse culture, teammate Mitch Jebb’s DJ skills, and yes… we settle the debate on Altoona pizza.

As always, Bucco Bantr brings you exclusive interviews, prospect breakdowns, and inside stories all season long.

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Adam and Chris get in the way back machine and travel to 1943- when women's sports were not respected, they barely had autonomy, and women were sexualized in the workplace. What a grim time it must have been. Follow the fictionalized tale of the very real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the Rockford Peaches as they learn to respect themselves, respect each other, and at one point, poison a woman. Get dirt in your skirt and get your popcorn ready.

🚨 PIRATES SPRING TRAINING HEATS UP | Konnor Griffin Opening Day?! | Trade Targets Revealed 🚨

Episode 288 of Bucco Bantr is LOADED.

We break down the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates spring training headlines, including Henry Davis’ swing adjustments and what they could mean for his 2026 breakout potential. Is this the version of Davis Pirates fans have been waiting for?

Then we dive into the growing buzz around Konnor Griffin and the possibility of him making the Opening Day roster. Is it realistic? Is it hype? Or is something bigger brewing in Bradenton?

👀 And that’s just the beginning.

We shift into trade talk at third base, as producer Jay officially joins the show and pulls up the film to break down why potential targets like:

Bret Baty;

Mark Vientos;

Alex Freeland; and

Hyeseong Kim could make sense for the Pirates.

To close it out, Adam drops a SURPRISE trade idea involving the Atlanta Braves’ No. 28 prospect, David McCabe. Could the Braves be looking for pitching depth — and could Pittsburgh capitalize?

If you're a diehard Pirates fan, this episode is a MUST WATCH.

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