Anthony Murphy
@anthonymurphy.bsky.social
Owner/Lead Writer: Bucs on Deck
Minor league contributor: DKPittsburghSports
Pirates correspondent: Baseball America
Minor league contributor: DKPittsburghSports
Pirates correspondent: Baseball America
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Bucs on Deck: Pirates Top 25 Prospects for 2025
The top 25 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization
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New BoD: Check out our Top 25 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates system with full-player write-ups, including 2024 recaps, scouting reports, and an outlook for the 2025 season. Read about the top prospects in the Pirates' system here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bucs-on-de...
Today is the last day of the 2025 International Signing Period, so I take a look at the Pirates' class and how they did in year one of pro ball. Who stood out? Who were some of the low-bonus players who played well? I break it all down here:
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 International Signing Class Year One Recap
How did this year's class do in 2025?
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December 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today is the last day of the 2025 International Signing Period, so I take a look at the Pirates' class and how they did in year one of pro ball. Who stood out? Who were some of the low-bonus players who played well? I break it all down here:
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My YouTube Channel is updated with three games from Jesus Travieso as well. Head on over and take a look, subscribe to get updates as I post more videos this offseason. www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck
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December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My YouTube Channel is updated with three games from Jesus Travieso as well. Head on over and take a look, subscribe to get updates as I post more videos this offseason. www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck
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The Pirates acquired Jesus Travieso in the Jhostynxon Garcia trade. A young righty from Venezuela, I watched some video on him and came away impressed. I broke down what I saw over on the site here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/jesus-trav...
Jesus Travieso might be more than just a trade throw in
Acquired with 'The Password', Jesus Travieso might be more than just a throw-in to the Johan Oviedo trade
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December 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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The Pirates acquired Jesus Travieso in the Jhostynxon Garcia trade. A young righty from Venezuela, I watched some video on him and came away impressed. I broke down what I saw over on the site here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/jesus-trav...
Jesus Travieso might be more than just a trade throw in
Acquired with 'The Password', Jesus Travieso might be more than just a throw-in to the Johan Oviedo trade
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December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The Pirates acquired Jesus Travieso in the Jhostynxon Garcia trade. A young righty from Venezuela, I watched some video on him and came away impressed. I broke down what I saw over on the site here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/jesus-trav...
I break down the 2025 Rule 5 draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who selected and then traded Carter Baumler in the major league portion. They then drafted four pitchers in the minor league phase. The write-up also includes a video for each player. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/rule-5-rec...
Rule 5 Recap: Pirates select, and then trade, Carter Baumler
Pirates add four pitchers, lose one, in the minor league portion
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December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I break down the 2025 Rule 5 draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who selected and then traded Carter Baumler in the major league portion. They then drafted four pitchers in the minor league phase. The write-up also includes a video for each player. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/rule-5-rec...
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their first free agent of the offseason, adding some help to the bullpen in left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto. Here's more on the newest Pirate here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh Pirates sign Gregory Soto to a one-year deal
Pirates sign lefty reliever for $7.75 million
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December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their first free agent of the offseason, adding some help to the bullpen in left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto. Here's more on the newest Pirate here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
The Winter Meetings are upon us, and I preview the next couple of days for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including what they may be looking to do, plus some info on the Draft Lottery and Rule 5 draft. Read more here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh Pirates Winter Meetings Preview
All the things happening, and that could happen, over the next couple of days
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December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Winter Meetings are upon us, and I preview the next couple of days for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including what they may be looking to do, plus some info on the Draft Lottery and Rule 5 draft. Read more here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
Also, check out my YouTube channel, where I uploaded almost 10 of Matoma's games from this past season.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Also, check out my YouTube channel, where I uploaded almost 10 of Matoma's games from this past season.
www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck
www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck
Perfect time to upgrade to a paid member over at Bucs on Deck. Not only do you unlock this video breakdown of David Matoma, but you also save 40% off the yearly price.
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Did a video breakdown of David Matoma the other day. Some rough edges (he's 19), but showed plenty of promise in 2025. The fastball, when it's on, has the look of an easy '70' grade pitch. Read more on Matoma here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/video-brea...
Video Breakdown: David Matoma showed flashes in 2025
Righty from Uganda pitched more innings in 2025 than previous two years combined
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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Perfect time to upgrade to a paid member over at Bucs on Deck. Not only do you unlock this video breakdown of David Matoma, but you also save 40% off the yearly price.
With at least one premium article per week, that comes out to way less than $1 per paid feature.
With at least one premium article per week, that comes out to way less than $1 per paid feature.
Did a video breakdown of David Matoma the other day. Some rough edges (he's 19), but showed plenty of promise in 2025. The fastball, when it's on, has the look of an easy '70' grade pitch. Read more on Matoma here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/video-brea...
Video Breakdown: David Matoma showed flashes in 2025
Righty from Uganda pitched more innings in 2025 than previous two years combined
bucsondeck.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Did a video breakdown of David Matoma the other day. Some rough edges (he's 19), but showed plenty of promise in 2025. The fastball, when it's on, has the look of an easy '70' grade pitch. Read more on Matoma here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/video-brea...
The Pittsburgh Pirates just swung their first big move of the offseason, trading Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for Jhostynxon Garcia in a five-player deal. Read my breakdown of the trade here at Bucs on Deck:
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Pirates acquire the 'Password' in five player swap
Pirates get a top 100 prospect, deal from pitching depth
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December 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates just swung their first big move of the offseason, trading Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for Jhostynxon Garcia in a five-player deal. Read my breakdown of the trade here at Bucs on Deck:
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Good analysis here from @anthonymurphy.bsky.social of the players involved in the Oviedo-Password deal
Pirates acquire the 'Password' in five player swap
Pirates get a top 100 prospect, deal from pitching depth
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December 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Today on the site, we take a look at some super early breakout picks in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for the 2026 season. Who is in a position to take a big step in 2026? We take a look here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh Pirates super early breakout picks 2026
Some way-too-early names to watch in 2026
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November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today on the site, we take a look at some super early breakout picks in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for the 2026 season. Who is in a position to take a big step in 2026? We take a look here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
Title at the bottom says Prime 9 because weh I originally submitted it, I only had nine topics, last minute I actually added two more, but had already submitted and it generated the link for it. Probably a way to change it, but, ehhh
New BoD: My season recap of the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates presented as our weekly 10 Observations feature. I talk about Paul Skenes' Cy Young season, the other young arms, the offensive woes, plus much more. Read it all here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/prime-9-re...
Prime 9: Recapping the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 season
My final thoughts on the Pirates 2025 season
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October 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Title at the bottom says Prime 9 because weh I originally submitted it, I only had nine topics, last minute I actually added two more, but had already submitted and it generated the link for it. Probably a way to change it, but, ehhh
New BoD: My season recap of the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates presented as our weekly 10 Observations feature. I talk about Paul Skenes' Cy Young season, the other young arms, the offensive woes, plus much more. Read it all here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/prime-9-re...
Prime 9: Recapping the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 season
My final thoughts on the Pirates 2025 season
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October 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New BoD: My season recap of the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates presented as our weekly 10 Observations feature. I talk about Paul Skenes' Cy Young season, the other young arms, the offensive woes, plus much more. Read it all here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/prime-9-re...
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for 8/26:
AAA: Nick Dombkowski
AA: Wilber Dotel
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Reinold Navarro
AAA: Nick Dombkowski
AA: Wilber Dotel
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Reinold Navarro
August 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for 8/26:
AAA: Nick Dombkowski
AA: Wilber Dotel
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Reinold Navarro
AAA: Nick Dombkowski
AA: Wilber Dotel
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Reinold Navarro
The Bridge League down at the Complex is in full swing, and I was able to take in a Pirates' game. Here are my observations/standout players from the game, which included Raymond Mola, two deep sleeper prospects to watch in 2026, and 2025 draft picks, maybe? bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pirates-br...
Pirates' Bridge League Observations: Andres Silvera, Dariel Francia, Raymond Mola
Some looks at the Bridge League for the Pirates with a potential look at some recent draft picks.
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August 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Bridge League down at the Complex is in full swing, and I was able to take in a Pirates' game. Here are my observations/standout players from the game, which included Raymond Mola, two deep sleeper prospects to watch in 2026, and 2025 draft picks, maybe? bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pirates-br...
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade, sending Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a reliever and prospect. Read more on the trade here on Bucs on Deck:
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Pittsburgh Pirates trade Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds
Hayes heads to Reds for prospect and reliever
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July 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade, sending Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a reliever and prospect. Read more on the trade here on Bucs on Deck:
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New BoD: Our latest 10 Observations feature is out, with a final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates, plus thoughts on Tony Blanco Jr., Reinold Navarro's fastball, and two FCL outfielders. Read more on the Pittsburgh Pirates organization here:
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10 Observations: Final draft thoughts, FCL outfielders, Tony Blanco Jr.
Look around the system over the past week
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July 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New BoD: Our latest 10 Observations feature is out, with a final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates, plus thoughts on Tony Blanco Jr., Reinold Navarro's fastball, and two FCL outfielders. Read more on the Pittsburgh Pirates organization here:
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Still time to get 30% off a yearly subscription when you become a paid member. Get access to this article, other player features, video breakdowns, and our Top 30 prospects in the Pirates' system:
The 2024 season was tough for Shalin Polanco, who repeated Single-A Bradenton. This offseason, he did some looking inwards and came to the realization he needed to approach the game differently mentally. Read more on the still just 21-year-old Polanco
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Shalin Polanco learning new mindset from failure
Polanco growing and learning from rough experiences
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July 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Still time to get 30% off a yearly subscription when you become a paid member. Get access to this article, other player features, video breakdowns, and our Top 30 prospects in the Pirates' system:
The 2024 season was tough for Shalin Polanco, who repeated Single-A Bradenton. This offseason, he did some looking inwards and came to the realization he needed to approach the game differently mentally. Read more on the still just 21-year-old Polanco
bucsondeck.substack.com/p/shalin-pol...
bucsondeck.substack.com/p/shalin-pol...
Shalin Polanco learning new mindset from failure
Polanco growing and learning from rough experiences
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July 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The 2024 season was tough for Shalin Polanco, who repeated Single-A Bradenton. This offseason, he did some looking inwards and came to the realization he needed to approach the game differently mentally. Read more on the still just 21-year-old Polanco
bucsondeck.substack.com/p/shalin-pol...
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New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates took a giant swing and gambled on upside and tools. With the crapshoot that is the draft, you can't really ask for much more. My final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates here:
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MLB Draft 2025: Pirates swing for the fences looking for tools, upside
Deep dive on the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 draft class
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July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates took a giant swing and gambled on upside and tools. With the crapshoot that is the draft, you can't really ask for much more. My final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates here:
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New BoD: I recap day two of the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who go college hitter heavy, with a mix of a couple of intriguing prep arms. Read up on each pick the Pirates made on day two here:
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MLB Draft 2025: Pirates go college heavy in day two
Pirates draft eight college hitters on day two of the draft
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July 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New BoD: I recap day two of the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who go college hitter heavy, with a mix of a couple of intriguing prep arms. Read up on each pick the Pirates made on day two here:
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New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates made four selections on Day One of the MLB Draft. I break down each pick and then my overall thoughts on the new prospects in the Pirates' system:
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Bucs on Deck: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Midseason Update
Top 30 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization
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July 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates made four selections on Day One of the MLB Draft. I break down each pick and then my overall thoughts on the new prospects in the Pirates' system:
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