Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryan Reynolds

The Pirates moved Oneil Cruz down to 5th in the lineup, but we don't think he should have played after being benched for a lack of effort. Cruz has one home run since May 28. Would you offer Oneil Cruz the Bryan Reynolds contract? Joe shares what he is looking for at Next Up on The Fan, which includes immediately grabbing attention.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Barry Bonds is getting a statue in San Francisco. Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame? The Pirates moved Oneil Cruz down to 5th in the lineup, but we don't think he should have played after being benched for a lack of effort. Cruz has one home run since May 28. Would you offer Oneil Cruz the Bryan Reynolds contract?

Pirates midseason awards: Who is your Pirates MVP outside of Paul Skenes? Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds are LVP candidates. We're keeping our eyes on Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin, and Termarr Johnson.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers need Broderick Jones to take a significant step and be a good left tackle. Kaleb Johnson has great potential and Mark thinks he will have "much better" numbers than Najee Harris in his Steelers career. Pirates midseason awards: Who is your Pirates MVP outside of Paul Skenes? Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds are LVP candidates. We're keeping our eyes on Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin, and Termarr Johnson.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys talked about a Pirates win in Milwaukee, which was helped by a 5-for-5 night from Nick Gonzales. Greg said teams like the Pirates can't afford to lose players like Gonzales because they don't have the luxury some others have. Greg thinks Spencer Horwitz is another guy that ‘can just plain hit' in this lineup. Brownie said Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds are the guys that need to carry this team in home runs. The guys talked about Cruz's outfield work and a few of the mishaps we've seen recently. Cruz has also gone into a terrible slump at the plate – why? Isaac Mattson has become one of the Pirates best stories, showcasing another local product. Greg credited Don Kelly for how some of the players have responded. Greg said it's hard not to root for the players. Greg hinted that Ben Cherington has something brewing about a month out of the trade deadline.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys talked about a Pirates win in Milwaukee, which was helped by a 5-for-5 night from Nick Gonzales. Greg said teams like the Pirates can't afford to lose players like Gonzales because they don't have the luxury some others have. Greg thinks Spencer Horwitz is another guy that ‘can just plain hit' in this lineup. Brownie said Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds are the guys that need to carry this team in home runs. The guys talked about Cruz's outfield work and a few of the mishaps we've seen recently. Cruz has also gone into a terrible slump at the plate – why? Isaac Mattson has become one of the Pirates best stories, showcasing another local product. Greg credited Don Kelly for how some of the players have responded. Greg said it's hard not to root for the players. Greg hinted that Ben Cherington has something brewing about a month out of the trade deadline. Who could be on the move by the time we reach the MLB trade deadline? Donny Football Debrief – Does the NFL have a collusion problem?

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, who went 3 for 3 with two doubles on Sunday and spoke postgame about visual issues he's been experiencing this year. Beazley describes what Pham is experiencing it, how he has managed it throughout his 10 year major league career, and what changed this year. Beazley also discusses what it means for Pham and the Pirates moving forward throughout the 2025 season as GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly look to get more out of the lineup generally, with names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes and others looking to get on a roll in support of stellar pitching from starters including Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller.

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This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!John and Patrick are back with recaps, IL news, and streamers for next week, highlighting a few notable young pitchers who have struggled in recent memory, Michael Soroka and Bryce Elder, along with a few vets who look to be hitting their mid-season stride, Tyler Mahle and David Peterson! Timestamps:2:25 - Injury Notes15:29 - Bryan Reynolds and Michael Soroka22:47 - Seiya Suzuki and Bryce Elder28:52 - Miguel Vargas and Spencer Strider39:15 - TJ Friedl and Eury Pérez49:05 - Juan Soto and Tyler Mahle56:00 - Ronald Acuña Jr. and David Peterson1:02:22 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.comSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!John and Patrick are back with recaps, IL news, and streamers for next week, highlighting a few notable young pitchers who have struggled in recent memory, Michael Soroka and Bryce Elder, along with a few vets who look to be hitting their mid-season stride, Tyler Mahle and David Peterson! Timestamps:2:25 - Injury Notes15:29 - Bryan Reynolds and Michael Soroka22:47 - Seiya Suzuki and Bryce Elder28:52 - Miguel Vargas and Spencer Strider39:15 - TJ Friedl and Eury Pérez49:05 - Juan Soto and Tyler Mahle56:00 - Ronald Acuña Jr. and David Peterson1:02:22 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.comSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!John and Patrick are back with recaps, IL news, and streamers for next week, highlighting a few notable young pitchers who have struggled in recent memory, Michael Soroka and Bryce Elder, along with a few vets who look to be hitting their mid-season stride, Tyler Mahle and David Peterson! Timestamps:2:25 - Injury Notes15:29 - Bryan Reynolds and Michael Soroka22:47 - Seiya Suzuki and Bryce Elder28:52 - Miguel Vargas and Spencer Strider39:15 - TJ Friedl and Eury Pérez49:05 - Juan Soto and Tyler Mahle56:00 - Ronald Acuña Jr. and David Peterson1:02:22 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates continued their hot streak with a 10–3 win over the Marlins, led by a bases-clearing triple from Bryan Reynolds and a standout debut from Brett Sullivan behind the plate. Jim and Tyler break down the offensive explosion, Don Kelly's aggressive bullpen decisions, and Mike Burrows' solid outing. They also dive into Adam Frazier's recent surge and discuss the team's improved play under Donnie Ball. Tune in as the guys celebrate four straight wins and look ahead to game two of the series. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg thinks Don Kelly is in this for the long-haul and is not the interim manager of the Pirates. We are starting to see Bryan Reynolds heat up a bit, and he's not the only hitter you can say that about. Kelly is actually 15-11 in complete games managed this season, an even better mark than his 15-14 overall record. Can Paul Skenes win the Cy Young with a losing record or are voters still do dead-set on wins and losses? Brownie said Kelly is not afraid as Pirates manager to take chances and risks during games, unlike what we saw from Derek Shelton most of his tenure. Greg was surprised we didn't see Bubba Chandler during this homestand and isn't sure when he arrives. Brownie questioned how good Chandler will be when he's here.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg thinks Don Kelly is in this for the long-haul and is not the interim manager of the Pirates. We are starting to see Bryan Reynolds heat up a bit, and he's not the only hitter you can say that about. Kelly is actually 15-11 in complete games managed this season, an even better mark than his 15-14 overall record. Can Paul Skenes win the Cy Young with a losing record or are voters still do dead-set on wins and losses? Brownie said Kelly is not afraid as Pirates manager to take chances and risks during games, unlike what we saw from Derek Shelton most of his tenure. Greg was surprised we didn't see Bubba Chandler during this homestand and isn't sure when he arrives. Brownie questioned how good Chandler will be when he's here. If we could ask Aaron Rodgers a question today, what would you ask him? Aaron Rodgers has started talking to the media at the Steelers facility. Wet got on a tangent about when Renegade is played.

The Pirates delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, shutting out the Padres 5-0 in San Diego. Bailey Falter continued his incredible run with 6.1 scoreless innings, capping off a historic month of May with a 0.76 ERA. The offense chipped in with contributions from top to bottom, including multi-hit games from Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, and Bryan Reynolds. In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Jim and Doug break down Falter's dominance, the quietly effective bullpen, and signs of life from the lineup. They also discuss how the Pirates are finally stringing together complete games—and what that could mean moving forward. Make sure to subscribe for more postgame breakdowns, analysis, and giveaways. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the Pirates' three-game series in Arizona, in which the Pirates caught fire midway through the second game for a comeback win Tuesday and a rout on Wednesday. The duo start by discussing the offense in general, as the Pirates scored 19 runs in the final 12 innings of the series, before focusing on Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis. They then focus more on Davis, with Hiles going in-depth on why Davis should be the Pirates' primary catcher until proven otherwise. They then discuss the pitching and Davis's effect on the pitching staff, especially Pirates ace Paul Skenes. For more Pirates coverage, visit: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at https://greenawaltroofing.com/service-areas/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/

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NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates pulled off their most electric win of the season, storming back from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6 behind clutch performances from Henry Davis, IKF, and a four-hit night from Bryan Reynolds. With Paul Skenes set to start the finale, the Bucs suddenly have a chance to steal the series in Arizona. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Helluva comeback last night for the Buccos, beating the Diamondbacks 9-6 after facing a 6-0 deficit after the 4th. A monster night for Bryan Reynolds, 4-4 with a 3-run HR to give the Pirates the lead. Paul Skenes gets the ball today as the Pirates try to take the series in Arizona. Poni highlighted the maturity of Skenes and how it really does feel like the guy wants to win here. We heard some audio from Skenes. Poni wants to see Skenes become AJ Burnett – or have a similar attitude to bring to the Pirates. More thoughts as to what a Paul Skenes trade could look like from another big MLB insider. Where do some of these prospects rank among MLB's Top 100? Bucco Minute – What does the Pirates lineup look like as they try to take the series in Arizona? Is there actually a way for Ben Cherington to save his job?

Helluva comeback last night for the Buccos, beating the Diamondbacks 9-6 after facing a 6-0 deficit after the 4th. A monster night for Bryan Reynolds, 4-4 with a 3-run HR to give the Pirates the lead. Paul Skenes gets the ball today as the Pirates try to take the series in Arizona. Poni highlighted the maturity of Skenes and how it really does feel like the guy wants to win here. We heard some audio from Skenes. Poni wants to see Skenes become AJ Burnett – or have a similar attitude to bring to the Pirates.

DK Metcalf is not at Steelers OTAs. Aaron Rodgers is not there either. Does Aaron Rodgers really want to prioritize football? Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes have been bad offensively. Reynolds only has 13 extra base hits. Oneil Cruz is becoming a star for the Pirates.

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NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates walk it off in wild fashion! On this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Tyler and Neil break down the 6-5 win over the Brewers — capped by a wild pitch. We discuss Paul Skenes' latest gem, Oneil Cruz's clutch bombs, and whether David Bednar should stay in the closer role. Plus, is Bryan Reynolds finally heating up? Join us as we recap all the drama, give away sandwiches, and preview tomorrow's PNC Park tailgate. Like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don't miss a show. Let's raise it! RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

The Cincinnati Reds' recent series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in May 2025 at PNC Park highlighted both their persistent offensive struggles and the resilience of their pitching staff, casting a shadow over their postseason aspirations. Entering the three-game set with a four-game winning streak and a .500 record, the Reds hoped to capitalize on the Pirates' last-place standing in the NL Central. However, despite stellar pitching, the Reds dropped two of three games, falling to 25-26 and exposing critical weaknesses that could define their season. In the series opener on May 19, the Reds secured a convincing 7-1 victory, driven by a late offensive surge with five runs in the final two innings. Austin Hays' three-hit performance and Nick Lodolo's six strong innings set an optimistic tone. However, the momentum fizzled in the next two games. On May 20, Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter outdueled Nick Martinez, who allowed just one run over six innings, but the Reds' offense was silenced in a 1-0 shutout. Bryan Reynolds' RBI single in the sixth proved decisive, as Cincinnati managed only four hits. The series finale on May 21 saw another pitching gem wasted, with Brady Singer allowing two runs over five innings, but the Reds' bats mustered just one run in a 3-1 loss to Andrew Heaney and the Pirates' bullpen. The Reds' offense was abysmal, scoring one run across the final 18 innings, with nine hits and a 1-for-10 mark with runners in scoring position. Manager Terry Francona, in his first year with Cincinnati, called it “just baseball,” but fans on X expressed frustration, labeling the team “mentally weak” for collapsing against a weaker opponent. Despite limiting Pittsburgh to five runs over the series, the Reds' inability to produce timely hits underscored a season-long issue, with injuries to Jake Fraley and others not helping. On a positive note, the Reds' starting pitchers posted a 1.70 ERA over their last seven games, and Hunter Greene's imminent return from a groin injury offers hope. However, with a crucial stretch of division games ahead, including six against the first-place Chicago Cubs, the Reds must address their offensive woes to stay in the wild-card race. This series loss, while not catastrophic, serves as a stark reminder of the fine margins in a competitive season.

Now that we're almost two full months into the season it's time to examine some of these slumping dynasty stars. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into ten names and give you their recommendation to sell or to hold. (1:00) Dalton Rushing debut and expectations.(6:00) Matt Shaw recalled by the Cubs(9:00) Jared Jones UCL injury, likely to have Tommy John surgery(12:00) Mick Abel looks phenomenal debut.(16:00) Acuna returns this weekend, expectations ROS(19:00) Michael Harris hold or sell?(22:00) Bryan Reynolds hold or sell?(25:00) Luis Robert hold or sell?(28:00) Ozzie Albies hold or sell?(31:00) Ryan Mountcastle hold or sell?(33:00) Luis Castillo hold or sell?(35:00) Aaron Nola hold or sell?(37:00) Bowden Francis hold or sell?(40:00) Taj Bradley hold or sell?(44:00) Tanner Bibee hold or sell?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael touched on how guys are taking too much pressure at the plate. Bryan Reynolds is hitting the ball on the ground a lot and Michael wonders if Reynolds is still dealing with a shoulder injury with his mechanics. Michael is a part of USA Baseball and both Japan and China has baseball teams playing very well and is growing because of players playing in MLB.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg if he had any idea why Ben Cherington hasn't appeared on his radio show as of late. Greg was going through the lineup for tonight and what Cherington could have meant by saying it's a better team this year than last. Was it dumb of the team to expect some of the older players to have big seasons? What is wrong with Bryan Reynolds? Greg gave an update on Jared Jones and if he will ultimately have to face Tommy John surgery, mentioning that it is always up to the player to get the surgery.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg if he had any idea why Ben Cherington hasn't appeared on his radio show as of late. Greg was going through the lineup for tonight and what Cherington could have meant by saying it's a better team this year than last. Was it dumb of the team to expect some of the older players to have big seasons? What is wrong with Bryan Reynolds? Greg gave an update on Jared Jones and if he will ultimately have to face Tommy John surgery, mentioning that it is always up to the player to get the surgery. The guys reacted to the chat with Greg and got into the sensitivity of the team. How much better did they expect to be at this point? Donny Football Debrief – Another college football ranking that will cause a stir. Plus, big Bill Belichick news.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now. Joe golfed poorly this weekend.

We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. He would get rid of Tommy Pham and others. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now.

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates dropped another lifeless one in Philly as Zack Wheeler diced up the lineup for 7 shutout innings. Bryan Reynolds broke up the shutout with a 9th-inning homer, but it was far too little, far too late. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen combined to go 0-for-7 with 6 strikeouts, and Carmen Mlodzinski once again failed to pitch deep into a game. The offense has now scored fewer than five runs in 22 straight games, and fans are running out of ways to describe just how bad it's gotten. Tyler and Ryan break it all down—Cruz's concerning at-bats, Horwitz's return (and quick hook), the endless carousel at first base, and why it's time to shut down the Mlodzinski starting experiment for good. Is there any real help on the way, or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Tap in to hear our thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more postgame reactions all season long. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Is it time to let go of your struggling stars? In this episode of the Fantasy Six Pack Hour, hosts Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the most frustrating underperformers of the 2025 season. From early-round hitters to high-upside arms, we tackle the tough drop decisions that could define your fantasy season. Key players discussed: Ozzie Albies, Anthony Santander, Bryan Reynolds, Brenton Doyle, Matt McLain, Marcus Semien, Salvador Perez, Christian Walker, Dylan Crews, Sandy Alcantara We cover: 2025 underperformers: who to drop, who to hold Buy-low vs. drop debates Waiver wire tips and trade outlooks Follow and subscribe for weekly fantasy baseball insight, rankings, waiver wire targets, trade analysis, and more.

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates first-round draft pick Cole Tucker to get his perspective on the Pirates' managerial change from Derek Shelton to Don Kelly. What does Tucker remember about playing for Kelly? Why does he believe the club and former teammates including Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski are struggling so mightily? And what does he remember about his promotion to MLB that included a home run? Then later, our duo discusses Tucker's transition into broadcasting and how he hopes to use his gregarious personality to make TV gold.

We're going live to break down another rough series for the Pirates—this time against the Mets. The offense continues to look lifeless, with the usually-reliable Bryan Reynolds being the main culprit. We'll talk through what's going wrong, what changes (if any) should be made, and whether it's time to bring up some help from Indianapolis with Horwitz, Gonzales, and Endy all nearing a return. We'll also touch on another update to the Bucco Bricks fiasco, Paul Skenes being named to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the latest MLB Pipeline Top 100 update. Then we'll close things out with a look ahead to a tough Phillies series and who needs to show something to stay on this roster. Jump in the chat and join the conversation—let's talk Pirates baseball, live and unfiltered. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Good luck explaining this Bryan Reynolds wreckage. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Maceky to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news, which included the release of the Steelers' schedule on Wednesday night. Is the NFL signaling that it expects Aaron Rodgers will ultimately sign with the team by creating a Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets, his former squad? How intrigued should we be by an early meeting with former Steelers QB Justin Fields? And is it a good thing or a bad thing that coach Mike Tomlin and Co. will face another late-season gauntlet with games against the Super Bowl-contending Bills, Ravens and Lions? Our duo tackles those questions, plus Jason's reaction to what we saw from names including Derrick Harmon, Will Howad, Kaleb Johnson and Jack Sawyer at rookie minicamp. Then on other fronts, they discuss the Penguins coaching search and College Football Playoff expansion. Is Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love a name that should be high on fans' list? And is the ACC right in fighting the Big Ten and SEC proposals for how the playoff will look moving forward? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason react to Jason's interview with Pirates owner Bob Nutting following the firing of manager Derek Shelton last week. Does Nutting have any actual power to improve the Pirates' economic disadvantage against teams like the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees? Why did he fire Shelton but not GM Ben Cherington, who's also struggled in his role? Has Nutting oversold the impact of injuries to names like Spencer Horwitz and Jared Jones on the team's slow start? What can be done to get names like Bryan Reynolds back on track? And is it past time that Bubba Chandler was promoted to the big leagues?

Bryan Reynolds has been bad for the Pirates and is hitting .210. Reynolds is in a 2-42 stretch and is batting just over .100 in May. He had a chance to come up with a big hit to tie the game Tuesday and struck out looking. Bob thinks the Pirates should have expected this: great pitching but awful hitting.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The NFL schedule release is tonight at 8pm. What do you WANT to see in the Steelers schedule? What do we THINK we will see in the Steelers schedule? Bryan Reynolds has been bad for the Pirates and is hitting .198. Reynolds is in a 2-42 stretch and is batting just over .100 in May. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

In this week's baseball podcast with Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman, we talk about the Pirates offensive woes, Bryan Reynolds' issues, Henry Davis' maturation ;Paul Skenes' latest start, wasting a good outing by Mitch Keller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates drop yet another frustrating game, falling 4-3 to the Mets on a Pete Alonso walk-off sac fly. Jim and Neil break down Paul Skenes' strong start, the offense's continued collapse, and key moments that swung the game—like Matt Gorski's struggles, Bryan Reynolds' slump, and a bizarre coaching decision at third. They also dive into Don Kelly's managerial trends, the sac bunt debate, and whether this team can possibly climb out of its offensive pit. Powered by Primanti Bros, tune in for a full postgame breakdown and some much-needed therapy. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Our pal Dan Zangrilli had a little meltdown last night after the Pirates loss. He was sad. He was angry. The Pirates blew another Paul Skenes start and fell to 14-28. We also had some breaking baseball news with Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by Rob Manfred. How would the 2005 Pirates match up against this current team? Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss. Donny Football Debrief – Chris Berman has signed a new deal with ESPN and Rich Eisen is coming back to the big network.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss.

Bucs miss another chance to win a Skenes Day. Bryan Reynolds continues to struggle. IKF has a day to remember. Bucs lose in walk-off fashion in a hard fought game.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series sweep, their second in a row, at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, which concluded Wednesday afternoon with a 5-0 loss, their seventh in a row. The conversation starts with a rundown of the last six years of the Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton era, with some surprise that a season with moderately expectations — internally, at least — has gone the way it has. Is it time for a managerial change or in the front office? Then Noah describes what he saw on his trip to St. Louis and how bad the vibes have gotten in the Pirates clubhouse. What went wrong during the sweep? Is Paul Skenes pitching well enough? What can Pirates bats like Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds do so the team stops squandering quality starts from pitchers like Skenes and Mitch Keller. Colin and Noah finish by looking ahead at this weekend's three-game set against the Braves and pondering what a successful series looks like.

The Pirates made some deals with Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds a few years ago, but even when they open their checkbook, are they making the right decisions?

The Pirates have lost again. They were swept in St. Louis and are 0-7 in the month of May. The Bucs are 12-26 overall and are 10.5 games back of 1st in the NL Central. What is the biggest on-field issue? Is this it for Derek Shelton? It has gotten so bad, we are seeing guys getting praised for running out a groundball (and not even getting a hit). The Pirates made some deals with Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds a few years ago, but even when they open their checkbook, are they making the right decisions? Bucco Minute – What was the low water mark of the 2020 Pirates that were committed to a rebuild? Can these Pirates, who aren't supposed to be rebuilding, surpass that?

The Pirates fell 9–4 to the Padres in a tough one at PNC Park, and the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. breaks it all down. From Mitch Keller's rough outing to the bullpen's struggles, we analyze what went wrong and where the team stands heading into the rest of the series. Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds provided some offensive highlights, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with San Diego's explosive lineup. We also dive into some questionable managerial decisions, look at the state of the Pirates' pitching staff, and discuss what comes next as the team looks to rebound.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts live to the club's West Coast road trip and looks ahead to a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs to close out a frustrating April. How hot can Andrew McCutchen stay now now that Bryan Reynolds is fully healthy to play defense, making more room for McCutchen in the lineup? Can Bailey Falter turn his early-season inconsistency around with prospects like Bubba Chandler pushing for time in MLB? And how much heat does Derek Shelton deserve for using Colin Holderman, spoiling a series that began with a promising Paul Skenes start against the Dodgers?

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley recap the Pirates' series victory in Anaheim, Calif., over the Angels. The recap begins with a look at Andrew Heaney's early dominance, then transitions into highlighting the consistent production the Pirates are now receiving from the top third of their lineup from names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen. The duo then discusses the roster moves made by the team Thursday afternoon, which included Jack Suwinski being optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and Mike Burrows and Matt Gorski being called up to the big-league club. The video is concluded with a series preview for the Pirates' upcoming three-game set against the Dodgers this weekend. How will Paul Skenes fare in his homecoming game against Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the defending World Series champions? Can he outpitch Yoshinobu Yamamoto?