Podcasts about Marcell Ozuna

Post-Gazette columnist Noah Hiles joined the show. Noah doesn't think anyone is looking to acquire Mitch Keller right now, or looking to trade him. Who is going to trade for Marcell Ozuna? The Pirates should have room to add payroll, but it will be difficult. The Pirates strength is the starting rotation. Noah doesn't think Jared Jones will pitch past the sixth this season. The Pirates need another pitcher to eat innings.

Hour 2 with Jeff Hathhorn: Post-Gazette columnist Noah Hiles joined the show. Noah doesn't think anyone is looking to acquire Mitch Keller right now, or looking to trade him. Who is going to trade for Marcell Ozuna? The Pirates should have room to add payroll, but it will be difficult. The Pirates strength is the starting rotation. Ben Cherington said there are things the Pirates could have done with trades, but people would not be happy with it.

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed out the weekend with a 14-5 win to complete a three-game sweep of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. DiNardo and Doug break down Paul Skenes' encouraging start, a ridiculous 10-run fourth inning and huge production from Henry Davis, Jared Triolo and Marcell Ozuna. The Pirates now head into the All-Star break three games over .500 with an offense that continues to produce despite injuries to Konnor Griffin, Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates coverage throughout the season. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates lineup is out for tonight. Marcell Ozuna is in it, against a righty, showing that the injuries have really started to stack up. What are their options dwindling down to with the amount of injuries they are currently dealing with?

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The guys asked Jeff about the big injury news surrounding the Pirates, which includes Konnor Griffin and Endy Rodriguez. Why were the Pirates being so secretive about this stuff? Marcell Ozuna is in the lineup tonight – could he be down to his final days in the Pirates lineup? Is there a chance Griffin heals a little quicker since he is so young? Why did Carmen Mlodzinski get used last night with the Pirates up big? The guys got Jeff's reaction to what Ryan O'Hearn did last night and where it ranks among single-game performances in Pirates history.

The Pirates lineup is out for tonight. Marcell Ozuna is in it, against a righty, showing that the injuries have really started to stack up. What are their options dwindling down to with the amount of injuries they are currently dealing with? We heard from Konnor Griffin, one day after being placed on the IL that will keep him out 8-10 weeks. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi thinks the TJ Watt ranking among the NFL executives is pretty fair considering the dip in numbers he had in 2025. Aditi said she didn't put Watt on her All Pro ballot last year. How much would it help Watt to move around a little bit? Donny Football Debrief – Will people have easy access to Steelers preseason games? What about Xfinity users who are currently without NFL Network?

Baseball writer John Perrotto joined the show. John believes that the Mets fire sale is real and that they actually will try to trade all their relievers on expiring deals. He is not sure if the Mets will trade Luke Weaver due to the fact that he is under contract for another year after this one. John thinks that the Pirates might be hanging onto Marcell Ozuna because they don't want to make Oneil Cruz upset by releasing him.

Pirates pre/post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan thinks the future of Brandon Lowe is in question if the Pirates fall apart ahead of the trade deadline, but acknowledged that he doesn't think that will happen. Is the starting pitching better than what they have shown the last month or two? Dan wants to see the Pirates acquire multiple arms at the deadline if they are still in the race. How much would it take to reunite with Aroldis Chapman? Dan talked about the change in coaching and philosophy that may have impacted the pitching staff. How much more time does Marcell Ozuna have in a Pirates uniform and could they actually find a trade partner for him?

Rich Gannon, a former NFL MVP, said that if he had Mike McCarthy for the first half of his career, it would've been different because McCarthy made him a better player. Does this give you confidence that McCarthy can turn Allar into a good QB? Baseball writer John Perrotto joined the show. John believes that the Mets fire sale is real and that they actually will try to trade all their relievers on expiring deals. He is not sure if the Mets will trade Luke Weaver due to the fact that he is under contract for another year after this one. John thinks that the Pirates might be hanging onto Marcell Ozuna because they don't want to make Oneil Cruz upset by releasing him. Donny Football Debrief – The guest list for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has been revealed.

Team USA takes on Belgium tonight with a chance to go to the quarterfinal round for the first time since 2002. The United States will benefit from Flo Balogun being OK'd to play tonight after receiving a red card in the win over Bosnia last week. Donald Trump claimed to take over the situation and get Balogun the green light to play tonight. Does that muddy the waters of international play? Is there a precedent set for this? The guys said FIFA is so corrupt, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise to see this happen. Chris said he will have trouble swallowing the victory of Balogun scores the game-winner. Pirates pre/post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan thinks the future of Brandon Lowe is in question if the Pirates fall apart ahead of the trade deadline, but acknowledged that he doesn't think that will happen. Is the starting pitching better than what they have shown the last month or two? Dan wants to see the Pirates acquire multiple arms at the deadline if they are still in the race. How much would it take to reunite with Aroldis Chapman? Dan talked about the change in coaching and philosophy that may have impacted the pitching staff. How much more time does Marcell Ozuna have in a Pirates uniform and could they actually find a trade partner for him? ‘Did he play here?'

Esmerlyn Valdez delivered the biggest swings in the Pirates' series finale against the Phillies, but his recent production is becoming about more than one good game. Alex Stumpf explains why Valdez has earned an extended opportunity as an everyday player, the improvements he is already showing at the plate and why the Pirates cannot justify giving Marcell Ozuna more at-bats right now. Could Valdez simply take hold of an outfield job and keep it for the rest of the season? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Alex Stumpf's Book-Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4: Is Pittsburgh the best fireworks city in the country? Poni wonders why Marcell Ozuna continues to be left off the Pirates lineup. And Dom torches a Steelers podcaster following a social media feud yesterday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were completely overmatched by Cristopher Sánchez in an 8-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The offense finished with only four hits, Bryan Reynolds' 34-game on-base streak ended and Marcell Ozuna struck out three times. Jim and Tyler discuss why Bubba Chandler pitched much better than his final line, Don Kelly's decision to leave him in during the seventh inning and another disastrous performance from the Pirates bullpen. They also discuss Esmerlyn Valdez reaching base three times, the lineup's continued struggles against left-handed pitching and Wednesday's Paul Skenes versus Zack Wheeler matchup. 0:00 Pirates lose 8-0 3:17 Bubba Chandler's misleading final line 6:32 Did Don Kelly leave Bubba in too long? 10:13 Another bullpen disaster 16:51 Cristopher Sánchez shuts down the offense 17:48 Esmerlyn Valdez stays hot 19:46 Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle 24:40 Why is Billy Cook still playing? 27:18 Paul Skenes versus Zack Wheeler Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates fell back to .500 after another winnable Paul Skenes start slipped away in a 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Jim and Tyler break down Skenes' concerning recent stretch, Konnor Griffin homering in his return from the injured list, big swings from Marcell Ozuna and Esmerlyn Valdez and another bullpen failure that leaves Pittsburgh at 41-41. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates reached the halfway point at 41-40 and remain firmly in the National League Wild Card race, but their midseason report card is all over the place. Jim and Tyler grade every position group, the coaching staff and Ben Cherington's front office. The outfield and revamped infield have carried the offense, while the bullpen, designated hitter spot and Marcell Ozuna signing receive failing grades. Alex Stumpf also joins the show to explain why the Pirates have been one of MLB's worst teams at using ABS challenges. The guys finish by revisiting their preseason predictions and discussing MLB's latest CBA proposals, including the growing possibility of another lockout. Subscribe to Alex Stumpf's Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Hathhorn thinks Kyle Dubas is going to try and be active to acquire a star. Jeff thinks the Pirates need two bullpen arms, even if one's a flyer on somebody. The Pirates truly value what Marcell Ozuna brings to their clubhouse. Jeff would be shocked if the Steelers move off Will Howard and thinks it's more likely they try to trade Mason Rudolph.

KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to the Pirates series win over the Mariners. Bob said it could have been a sweep, but it was nice to see them rebound and win the final 2 games of the set. Pomp is hoping we see Konnor Griffin this weekend against the Reds. Is Brandon Lowe the team's MVP? Poni said it's hard to go against Bryan Reynolds for how great he has been in June especially. Pomp lauded Braxton Ashcraft for his work. Are the Pirates going to give Marcell Ozuna more of a runway in the second half?

Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Can the Steelers sneak Will Howard onto their practice squad if he doesn't make the 53-man roster? Steve said he doesn't care much for a player's special teams' ability, but it is more important than it was 5-10 years ago. Steve thinks it makes sense for the Steelers to hold on to all 4 QBs, but he knows it's tough for teams to justify that move. What would the Steelers fetch for Mason Rudolph in a trade? Steve thinks Rudolph is a fringe Top 10 backup in the league right now. Is a team's pass rush more important than pass coverage? Steve isn't sure if Joey Porter Jr. is in the range to be paid like a Top 5 CB, so he suggested a franchise tag. What are the options for Brendan Sorsby after the NFL nixed the supplemental draft? Poni wanted Steve to weigh in on his question pitting Lamar Jackson against Ben Roethlisberger. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to the Pirates series win over the Mariners. Bob said it could have been a sweep, but it was nice to see them rebound and win the final 2 games of the set. Pomp is hoping we see Konnor Griffin this weekend against the Reds. Is Brandon Lowe the team's MVP? Poni said it's hard to go against Bryan Reynolds for how great he has been in June especially. Pomp lauded Braxton Ashcraft for his work. Are the Pirates going to give Marcell Ozuna more of a runway in the second half? Bucco Reaction – The Pirates take 2 of 3 against the Mariners at PNC Park.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins have been officially sold to the Hoffmann's. The deal is for about $1.75 billion from Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffmann Family of Companies. How should we remember FSG? Poni suggested giving up Ben Kindel and a first-round pick for Jason Robertson. Why have the Steelers not retired Terry Bradshaw's No. 12? Marcell Ozuna is hitting .296 in June despite mostly singles.

Why have the Steelers not retired Terry Bradshaw's No. 12? Marcell Ozuna is hitting .296 in June despite mostly singles. Brendan Sorsby was denied entry into the Supplemental Draft. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Don Kelly believes the Pirates are about to see a different Marcell Ozuna. Alex Stumpf remains far from convinced. Ozuna produced one of his better games of the season Tuesday, but his .598 OPS, continued swing-and-miss issues and lack of explosiveness still raise major concerns. Alex explains why a few productive at-bats do not prove Ozuna has turned a corner, what a legitimate turnaround would look like and why the $12 million signing could be remembered as one of the worst in Pirates history. With Konnor Griffin emerging as Pittsburgh's best right-handed hitter, the Pirates badly need Ozuna to finally provide the power they expected. Read more from Alex at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4: Are the Steelers building a team to win a Super Bowl? Colin Beazley joins the show to preview the Pirates' next moves. And Dom details a crazy new movie releasing in theaters this August.

Colin Beazley joins the show to talk about how close the Pirates are to another trade, what Pittsburgh could get in return for their No. 34 comp pick, if Aroldis Chapman could be a target for the Buccos, why Marcell Ozuna isn't getting much playing time this month, why Paul Skenes loves Henry Davis so much, why Skenes' velocity is down, if Skenes thinks his performance has been hindered because of the World Baseball Classic, and more!

Hour 1: What should the Pirates do if they have another disappointing offseason? Poni and Dom get into a heated argument over Paul Skenes' season. And why are people still mad about what Wyndham Clark did at Oakmont last year? Hour 2: Matt Clement joins the show in-studio for the full hour! What return could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade? The guys play another round of Bucco Auction House. And Dom has Matt teach him how to throw a curveball. Hour 3: Could the 2030 World Cup end up on a streaming service? John Perrotto joins the show to talk about Ben Cherington's job security. And Dom says the USA's win in the Revolutionary War is overrated. Hour 4: Are the Steelers building a team to win a Super Bowl? Colin Beazley joins the show to preview the Pirates' next moves. And Dom details a crazy new movie releasing in theaters this August.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. Among them: How will manager Don Kelly and GM Ben Cherington handle the catching situation following the Joey Bart trade that leaves Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez front and center? Are Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski being handled correctly? Or are they being given too big a say in their usage? What is standing between Konnor Griffin and a healthy return to the lineup? And is DH Marcell Ozuna beginning to figure things out at the plate? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Athletics 12-4, secured another series victory and moved back above .500. Ryan O'Hearn drove in a career-high six runs, Braxton Ashcraft delivered another strong start and Bryan Reynolds continued his scorching month of June. Jim and Tyler break down the complete offensive performance, Ashcraft's evolving pitch mix, Marcell Ozuna's first home run in weeks and Dennis Santana's encouraging stretch out of the bullpen. They also look ahead to a three-game series at Coors Field as the Pirates try to finish the road trip strong. The NS9 Postgame Show is presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for year-round Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donny Football joins the show for the next couple hours! Callas drinks a THC drink on the air. Dorin recounts his trip to Kennywood yesterday. And Dan Muse joins the show to talk about his first season with the Penguins!

They guys are concerned with Callas' breakfast order this morning. Pat Narduzzi joins the show to give a couple huge Pitt incentives for the Five-Alarm today! And is Crowley a closet Pitt fan?

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell below .500 after an embarrassing 11-2 loss to the Athletics. DiNardo and Neil discuss a complete failure from the players, coaching staff and front office as poor defense, a lifeless offense and another rough Jared Jones start buried the Pirates early. They also examine the continued mishandling of Carmen Mlodzinski, Marcell Ozuna's place on the roster and whether this team can survive the injuries to Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker comes on The Fan Hotline to discuss what solutions the Pirates could find to many of their ongoing problems right now with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Is it time to move on from Marcell Ozuna? Does Henry Davis need to go to AAA? Davis is hitting .131. Carmen Mlodzinski needs to be used in the 8th or 9th inning to maximize his value. There are multiple players struggling the Pirates need. 

Dan pinpointed teams that should be sellers now and at the deadline who the Pirates could trade with to acquire a reliever. Dan thinks the Pirates can give more to get an immediate need, but won't need to trade Seth Hernandez or Edward Florentino. The Pirates have used multiple players at DH to keep veterans in the lineup, and Marcell Ozuna has only seen left-handed pitching. 

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: It is nothing short of remarkable to see Jordan Staal, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang still playing at a high level. Staal became the oldest player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe. Do you have jumper cables in your car? Is it time to move on from Marcell Ozuna? Does Henry Davis need to go to AAA?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. The Steelers are closing OTAs today and the young quarterbacks are getting all the reps. Ray thinks the Steelers are giving Will Howard every opportunity to win the backup job. Ray thinks Will Howard will end up on the team. Drew Allar has made "good progress" since starting his Steelers career. The Pirates have decisions to make on a multitude of players - Marcell Ozuna, Henry Davis, Dennis Santana, and Jared Triolo.

Does Mitch Keller belong in the bullpen? The Pirates have decisions to make on a multitude of players. Marcell Ozuna, Henry Davis, Dennis Santana, and Jared Triolo have all struggled. We discuss if we would keep those players on the roster or who we would move on from. 

Oneil Cruz is going to be out a while with a hand injury. We sometimes react to baseball games like football games where one game can swing the entire season. What do you envision from the Pirates this summer? Marcell Ozuna is 6-14 challenging strikes. Joe thinks Marcell Ozuna is going to hit two home runs. Spencer Horwitz is having a great season. Will fans be going to the ballpark if the Pirates are hanging around the wild card?

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Tyler Callihan had a great day and Jeff thinks Callihan wanted to prove that he belongs! Callihan thinks he's going to have better numbers in the majors because the games count and he is very focused and has an edge to prove that he belongs. Joe predicts Marcell Ozuna will hit two home runs tonight. Jordan Staal has been awesome for the Carolina Hurricanes and has five goals in the Stanley Cup Final.

Tyler Callihan had a great day and Jeff thinks Callihan wanted to prove that he belongs! Callihan thinks he's going to have better numbers in the majors because the games count and he is very focused and has an edge to prove that he belongs. Joe predicts Marcell Ozuna will hit two home runs tonight. Jeff thinks Konnor Griffin is still a few weeks away.

A remarkable comeback last night at PNC Park as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 9-8. Tyler Callihan was the unlikely hero, homering twice for his first two home runs in Major League Baseball. What did this mean for this team? It could be a game that turns the tide of their season. Poni shouted out the crowd last night that didn't leave with the Pirates down 6-1 in the 7th. Game Balls for PIT-LAD: Tyler Callihan, Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason reacted to a magical night at PNC Park. Do we see more playing time for Tyler Callihan after his huge night? Jason thinks we could be close to the end of the line for Marcell Ozuna, especially once the team gets healthy again. How can the Pirates become a better team with challenging balls and strikes? Jason discussed the Oneil Cruz injury and what his recovery looks like. Jason paused, but believes we will see Konnor Griffin before July 1st since he can still perform in some aspects of the game. Who are some bullpen options in Triple A right now? Poni told Jason he is tired of the piggyback schedule within the rotation. Are the Pirates going to take a look at Aroldis Chapman going into the trade deadline?

Marcell Ozuna was supposed to be one of the Pirates' biggest offensive additions this offseason, but through more than 200 plate appearances, the production still has not been there. On today's episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf looks at Ozuna's slow start, how it compares to past veteran struggles from Rowdy Tellez and Tommy Pham, and why the DH-only profile makes this situation different for the Pirates. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn have become major pieces of the lineup, but Ozuna's bat still has not followed. Subscribe to Alex's Substack, Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates got off to the exact start they needed against the Dodgers, with Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O'Hearn going back-to-back in the first inning while Paul Skenes looked sharp early. Then everything fell apart. Jim and Doug break down another ugly bullpen collapse, a disastrous seventh inning, the Pirates' continued issues against left-handed pitching, the frustration with Marcell Ozuna's production, and why this team cannot keep wasting starts from Paul Skenes if it wants to be taken seriously as a playoff contender. NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, postgame shows, podcasts, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates have no pitching depth. Are you starting to get a bad feeling about the Pirates? They are a half game out of a wild card spot. Marcell Ozuna is hitting .195 and has not had an extra base hit in his last seven games. He was booed and challenged a pitch early in the game that he didn't win again. How long can the Pirates keep Marcell Ozuna? How much longer can the Pirates keep Henry Davis?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates have no pitching depth. Are you starting to get a bad feeling about the Pirates? They are a half game out of a wild card spot. Marcell Ozuna is hitting .195 and has not had an extra base hit in his last seven games. He was booed and challenged a pitch early in the game that he didn't win again. How long can the Pirates keep Marcell Ozuna? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Poni doesn't think Don Kelly showed enough fire last night after the Pirates were blown out at PNC Park, which included a disastrous 7th inning. The Dodgers scored TEN times to blow the game wide open and would win it, 12-3. For 6 innings, it was competitive, in front of a big Tuesday crowd in Pittsburgh. Is Kelly just another version of Derek Shelton or is there something hidden in there? Marcell Ozuna failed another challenge last night and he was thrown out on a play that nearly every other player in baseball history would have run out for a base hit. Does he know what a strike is anymore? And can he actually out-run the entire Fan staff? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Should the Penguins look into the Dylan Larkin availability? TK thinks it's odd that so many players that won gold with Team USA want out of their current situation. Tyler doesn't think it takes much convincing for guys to want to play with Sidney Crosby because at this point, most of the league has watched Sid their entire lives. The guys laughed about Joe Thornton walking around downtown Pittsburgh back when the Penguins and Sharks were facing off in the Stanley Cup Final. TK talked about Jordan Staal having a monster series as the Hurricanes try to win their first cup in 20 years.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff and Chris recapped the golf outing they played in today, with Jeff being the squad's best hitter. Jeff told the guys about how Konnor Griffin looked in his field work today as he rehabs his injury. Jeff believes we are still a few weeks away from seeing Griffin back in the lineup. Could he be the team's DH in a pinch if he can't play the field? Jared Jones is starting tonight, but is it a guarantee that we see Carmen Mlodzinski as the second part of the piggyback? How much longer are the Pirates going to give Marcell Ozuna to turn his season around? The guys wondered if Isaac Mattson is going to come back up due to good numbers following his recent demotion. Jeff said the team is going through ABS training to become better on the challenge portion of the game. We had some fun with the rough night for Ozuna.

Hour 1: Joe and Dom explain the Morgan Wallen concert controversy from over the weekend. Should Paul Skenes become the Pirates DH? And how much would Pirates World Series tickets cost?

Hour 1: Joe and Dom explain the Morgan Wallen concert controversy from over the weekend. Should Paul Skenes become the Pirates DH? And how much would Pirates World Series tickets cost? Hour 2: Dan Zangrilli joins the guys in-studio for a heated Pirates debate. Are the Chiefs about to go back to the Super Bowl this year? And Dom says Caleb Williams might become the best QB in the NFL this fall. Hour 3: Dom calls out a Pittsburgh media member over a tweet from this weekend. Joe thinks Sidney Crosby should request a trade to the Sharks. And is Shaquille O'Neal a top-three NBA player ever? Hour 4: Joe and Dom share stories from their golf outing yesterday. Is it a problem that the Pirates had to use an opener for Bubba Chandler this weekend? And is Bohemian Rhapsody an overrated song?

Bucco Auction House. Producer Charlie makes his debut and bid on fewer than 30 blown saves by the Pirates and Marcel Ozuna's batting average over .205.

Matt wasn't surprised that Carmen Mlodzinski didn't follow Chandler because the two were the ones competing for the rotation. Bubba Chandler is too important for the Pirates not to start his live arm. Matt thinks now the rope is running out for Dennis Santana. Matt proposes the Pirates trade for Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock. Matt gives Don Kelly credit for not playing Marcell Ozuna. 

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson make an observation about Pirates' lineup changes that may be for the best.