Rum Bunter Radio: Pittsburgh Pirates Welcome Back Ke’Bryan Hayes

Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to the lineup as the Pittsburgh Pirates enter the month of June

In this episode of Rum Bunter Radio the crew returns to break down the re-additions of star third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes and everyday first baseman Colin Moran for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Throughout the show Marty, Nick and Trey discuss the state of pitching in the Pirates’ overall system, and what could potentially be devastating news surrounding the injury of stud youngster Miguel Yajure.

After a brutal stretch in the middle of May the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded to win five out of nine, including two out of three from the Colorado Rockies and three out of four from the Miami Marlins.

What’s led to this recent success and what needs to happen for this to continue? It begins with consistent pitching, something the Pirates have been missing out on all season.

Another key has been the leadoff hitting of Adam Frazier. After a red-hot start to 2021, and an overwhelming amount of injuries across Major League Baseball, you have to believe Adam Frazier’s value is at an all time high. Who wants him?

In the middle portion of this episode the crew mocks several trades for Frazier, and talk about the potential for other regulars like Richard Rodriguez and Tyler Anderson to be traded.

On a team that is trending in the wrong direction, while in the middle of a rebuild, there is no job that is safe, but find out which unlikely candidates may bring value this July when deadline time hits.

To close out the episode the guys talk Luis Ovideo, and why the Pirates should find a role for the youngster moving forward, even after recent struggles.

The big league club is going through some struggles, but help is on the way. Listen to a full breakdown on this week in Pirates’ baseball with the Rum Bunter Crew.

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode 55 of Rum Bunter Radio.