Podcasts about Marcell Ozuna

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

How good have the Pirates been? Their offense is Top 5 in baseball right now. If anything, their record doesn't indicate how good they are. They are 32-28 and it feels like they should be even better. They have very few weaknesses in their lineup and rank in the Top 5 or 10 in almost every major offensive category as a team. Imagine if Marcell Ozuna gets rolling in the second half.

How good have the Pirates been? Their offense is Top 5 in baseball right now. If anything, their record doesn't indicate how good they are. They are 32-28 and it feels like they should be even better. They have very few weaknesses in their lineup and rank in the Top 5 or 10 in almost every major offensive category as a team. Imagine if Marcell Ozuna gets rolling in the second half. Are people hard-pressed to ever admit that the Pirates are a ‘good' team? PM Team Smorgasbord.

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a chance to keep momentum going, but another bullpen collapse turned a winnable game into a frustrating loss. DiNardo and Neil break down why the issue goes beyond Don Kelly's decision-making and points directly to the construction of the bullpen, especially the lack of reliable right-handed relief options. They also discuss Bubba Chandler's continued command issues, the strain his short starts put on the bullpen, Brandon Lowe's impact, Konnor Griffin's opposite-field home run, the lineup questions around Nick Gonzales and Marcell Ozuna, and why the Pirates need to find answers fast if they want to stay in the race. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, postgame reactions, prospect talk, and honest conversation about where this team is headed. TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 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.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the Pirates' 12-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. May 27, 2026, 6:00 Hour

Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle, but the Pirates offense overall has been great. Imagine if this guy begins carrying his weight.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff expects Jared Jones to start when he is activated off the injured list, likely this weekend. Jeff feels like Carmen Mlodzinski is the man that will head to the bullpen, but there is a greater than zero percent chance Bubba Chandler moves there. Are the days on the field over for Andrew McCutchen after he was DFA'd by the Rangers earlier today? Jeff wants there to be a shining moment for Cutch in the future in Pittsburgh. How much more time does Marcell Ozuna get due to his struggles? Jeff agreed with a few others that there is a chance Braxton Ashcraft pitches out of the bullpen later this season, despite being the team's best starter right now.

A big win for the Buccos last night, beating the Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Another sharp start for Braxton Ashcraft, but is there about to be a problem? Is it a good problem to have? The Pirates have Jared Jones coming back to the rotation, but they have a slew of young arms that are on innings limits. 2 Pirates-Fan contributors have suggested Ashcraft being the man to the bullpen upon Jones' return. That seems like it would be a big much, considering Ashcraft has been the best starter on the team – even better than Paul Skenes. Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle, but the Pirates offense overall has been great. Imagine if this guy begins carrying his weight. Calls on the Pirates pitching predicament. HOCKEY TALK! We haven't heard from usual guest Tyler Kennedy in a few weeks, which has sparked concern about our show. It seems like a few team reporters were swerved by the Evgeni Malkin re-signing. Did ownership push Kyle Dubas to bring Geno back?

In his weekly mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. Among them: What can GM Ben Cherington realistically do to fix the bullpen internally as the trade deadline is still months away? How long can the Pirates live without production from Marcell Ozuna, and does Ryan O'Hearn's injury change that calculus? Is Oneil Cruz striking out too much? How will they split playing time between recent call-ups Jhostynxon Garcia and Esmerlyn Valdez? And when will we see Jared Jones again? Colin tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austin Bechtold in for the guys today! The Pirates had a bad loss last night, but how much of it falls on Don Kelly? The guys wonder what needs to happen with the Pirates bullpen. What should Pittsburgh do with Marcell Ozuna?

Hour 1: Austin Bechtold in for the guys today! Is Don Kelly officially on the hot seat after another bad Pirates loss? Why was Livvy Dunne on The Tonight Show last week? Could Steelers-Ravens be played internationally at some point? And Austin and Dom argue over what Pittsburgh should do with the Draft clock.

Hour 1: Austin Bechtold in for the guys today! Is Don Kelly officially on the hot seat after another bad Pirates loss? Why was Livvy Dunne on The Tonight Show last week? Could Steelers-Ravens be played internationally at some point? And Austin and Dom argue over what Pittsburgh should do with the Draft clock. Hour 2: Matt Clement joins the show for the full hour! How much blame should Don Kelly shoulder for the Pirates' struggles? Should Jared Jones become the new Pirates' closer? And is Bob Pompeani avoiding Austin? Hour 3: Callers debate what the biggest problem with the Steelers is right now. Dom reviews the new Obsession movie. And Mark Kaboly joins the show to recap Day 2 of Steelers OTAs. Hour 4: Will the Steelers have a top-five defense this year? Dom calls out Pablo Torre for trying to expose Oz Pearlman. And Jason Mackey joins the show to discuss what's going wrong with the Pirates right now.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson acknowledge some struggling hitters on the Pirates that the team should no longer be patient with at this point in the season.

Another loss for the Pirates last night sends them to 4 consecutive L's. Was it another controversial move by Don Kelly to take out Mitch Keller for Evan Sisk, which immediately led to the Cardinals taking the lead. Chris defended Kelly because the long history of baseball would tell you to take Keller out when he did – not just the new wave of analytics. Sisk has been great and Keller didn't have a great history against Nolan Gorman. Kelly hasn't always pushed the right buttons, but the bullpen occasionally has to do its job. 6 runs in 9 innings should be enough. Spencer Horwitz had a clutch hit to get them to extras. Marcell Ozuna had a very slow double-play groundout. How much of this do fans put on Don Kelly? A caller had us recollecting a legendary pro wrestling promo.

The Pirates have called up Jhostynxon Garcia ahead of their series against the Cardinals. Garcia had a monster game in his return to Triple A and with the injury to Ryan O'Hearn, the Buccos have promoted their #4 overall prospect. How often should the Pirates trot him out there? He will hit 6th tonight and play in RF. What does the lineup look like with Garcia in it? Chris is not happy about Jared Triolo still being in the lineup. Would you rather see Billy Cook at 1B? It would be quite the time for Marcell Ozuna to step up.

The Pirates have called up Jhostynxon Garcia ahead of their series against the Cardinals. Garcia had a monster game in his return to Triple A and with the injury to Ryan O'Hearn, the Buccos have promoted their #4 overall prospect. How often should the Pirates trot him out there? He will hit 6th tonight and play in RF. What does the lineup look like with Garcia in it? Chris is not happy about Jared Triolo still being in the lineup. Would you rather see Billy Cook at 1B? It would be quite the time for Marcell Ozuna to step up. Does anyone think the Pirates are going to end their skid tonight? Name Game.

Ryan O'Hearn helped power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a series win over the Colorado Rockies, and his recent swing adjustments may be a major sign for an offense that looks dramatically different from last season. Alex Stumpf breaks down how O'Hearn has fit into the Pirates lineup, why his left-handed power and defensive versatility have mattered, and how the additions of O'Hearn, Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Konnor Griffin have helped create a deeper, more consistent offense. Plus, a look at why this Pirates lineup is no longer completely dependent on Bryan Reynolds or Oneil Cruz carrying the entire group. Read Alex Stumpf's work at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, analysis, interviews and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Ray thinks if the Steelers are around .500 after eight games, they will be nearing their first losing season in 20+ years. Joe Burrow has only lost in Pittsburgh once and it was his rookie season. Ray would be shocked if the Steelers are 1-3 after their first four. Ben Cherington continues to believe in Marcell Ozuna and said they need to keep running him on the field. Communication needs to be better for the outfield defensively.

Ben Cherington continues to believe in Marcell Ozuna and said they need to keep running him on the field. Ozuna's walks numbers have been better and is hitting better. The power is there. Cherington said that Reynolds has done what they have expected in the outfield. Communication needs to be better. Cherington thinks Cruz has been aggressive in the outfield and improving. 

Kevin Gorman joins me for our weekly baseball podcast. The Pirates host the Phillies. Jared Jones reacts negatively to a question about pitching out of the bullpen. Paul Skenes is dominant yet again. Marcell Ozuna's struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his weekly mailbag show, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. Among them: How aggressively should we expect GM Ben Cherington to promote top draft choice Seth Hernandez through the minor leagues? How should manager Don Kelly juggle outfield and DH duties for Bryan Reynolds, Marcell Ozuna, Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn to limit defensive gaffes as much as possible? Why has Joey Bart caught for Bubba Chandler lately? And could Jared Jones be the sixth man in the rotation when he returns from injury? Colin tackles those questions and more. This show is presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was Jason Mackey a fan of pulling Paul Skenes in the 9th inning to prevent a complete game? Jason says this is the best Paul Skenes has looked in his short time here in Pittsburgh. Jason says that the Pirates do not have a specific closer. Dennis Santana will get save opportunities but is not the 'capital C' closer. How much more runway will Marcell Ozuna get with the Pirates? Jason says Mlodzinski will leave the rotation when Jared Jones returns from the injured list.

Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to the Pirates' series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds from over the weekend.

Tyler and Jim are back on the NS9 Postgame Show after the Pirates finally snapped their five-game losing streak with a 9-1 beatdown of the first-place Cincinnati Reds. Mitch Keller delivered exactly what Pittsburgh needed with seven strong innings, Bryan Reynolds set the tone early, Henry Davis launched two home runs, and Marcell Ozuna finally got one to leave the yard as the offense broke out in a big way. After a brutal week, the Pirates gave themselves and the fan base a much-needed reset. Tyler and Jim break down Keller's night, the offense piling on, Nick Gonzales continuing to produce, and why this series against Cincinnati is a chance to bury a division rival. 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 ended April with a five-game losing streak, a sweep at home against the St. Louis Cardinals, and a lot more questions than they had just one week ago. On this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how the Pirates went from 16-11 and right in the thick of the NL Central race to 16-16 and last place in the division. Paul Skenes struggled against the Cardinals again, the defense cost the pitching staff more outs, the offense missed chances with runners in scoring position, and the bullpen issues continued to show up at the worst possible time. Alex also looks at Don Kelly's “we got punched” comment, what it means for the Pirates to punch back, and why the upcoming Reds series already feels like an important early-season test. Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn, Brian Reynolds, Marcell Ozuna, Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin, Henry Davis, and Isaac Mattson are all part of the bigger conversation. Are the Pirates still a good team going through a rough stretch, or did this Cardinals series expose something real? Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com 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 dropped their fourth straight game, falling 5-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals in another frustrating loss that felt there for the taking. Tyler and Doug break down Bubba Chandler's uneven start, Don Kelly's bullpen management, the decision to go to Evan Sisk and Chris Devenski in a tight game, and why the Pirates' lack of urgency stood out during a rough stretch against the NL Central. They also discuss the continued concerns with Brian Reynolds, Oneil Cruz and Marcell Ozuna, Nick Yorke's big pinch-hit moment, Nick Gonzales nearly walking it off, and why Paul Skenes now feels like the guy who has to stop the bleeding. The Pirates are still above .500, but this losing streak is starting to expose some real issues with the rotation, bullpen, lineup construction and late-game decision-making. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for Pirates postgame shows, analysis, and year-round 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 ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates dropped their fourth straight game with a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, putting a rough finish on what had been a promising month of April. Alex Stumpf breaks down the key late-game at-bats, why Marcelo Ozuna's struggles are becoming harder to dismiss, and how his lack of production in the middle of the order is impacting an offense that has become too top-heavy. With Paul Skenes set to take the mound next, the Pirates still have a chance to stop the skid and finish April on a better note. But after one of the roughest offensive months by a Pirates hitter in recent memory, the question is fair: how much longer can the Pirates wait for Ozuna to figure it out? Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, analysis, and reaction all season long. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com @eddiep_photos 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.

Are the Pirates only going to be a team that hovers at .500? The Pirates had multiple opportunities this series against St. Louis and have failed to put enough runs on the board in games one and three. Their relief pitching has also been a problem. Joe and Bob think that Chandler needs to refine his arm for better control. Chandler and Marcell Ozuna have been the two players that have let the Pirates down this season. Henry Davis is hitting .161.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Are the Pirates only going to be a team that hovers at .500? The Pirates had multiple opportunities this series against St. Louis and have failed to put enough runs on the board in games one and three. Art Rooney II said they expect Aaron Rodgers to sign and alerted Aaron that they were using the UFA. Art said in the unlikely event that Rodgers goes somewhere else, the Steelers get a compensatory pick. Art said it was "not a real big deal."