Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitch Keller

The Pirates offense gave them a chance, but once again the pitching staff could not hold up. Mitch Keller lasted just four innings, the bullpen gave up more runs, and Pittsburgh wasted home runs from Rafael Flores and Brandon Lowe in an 8-6 loss to the Dodgers. Tyler and Neil break down Keller's continued struggles, the ongoing bullpen problem, Evan Sisk's rough outing, Rafael Flores' big night at the plate, missed situational chances from Jake Mangum and Nick Gonzalez, and where the Pirates go after a frustrating 1-5 road trip. North Shore Nine Postgame Show, presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. 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 #pittsburghpirates ️ 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 had a chance to make a statement this week against the Braves and Dodgers, but instead, a 1-5 stretch exposed some real concerns. Alex Stumpf breaks down why the pitching staff suddenly feels like the biggest issue, from Mitch Keller's recent struggles to the rotation's workload questions with Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler. He also looks at the bullpen problems, the impact of Oneil Cruz being out, and why the schedule does not give this team much room to breathe. Read Alex's work at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. 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 with Joe Starkey: Bob thinks Mitch Keller is looking for consistency and running into problems on the mound. Bob doesn't like how teams are handling starters. Bob doesn't think Keller's struggles are about trying to miss bats and is concerned the control isn't good right now. We discuss the Pirates Hall of Fame class with Wilber Cooper, John Candelaria, and Jack Wilson. This day in Pittsburgh Sports History.

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob thinks Mitch Keller is looking for consistency and running into problems on the mound. Bob doesn't like how teams are handling starters. Bob doesn't think Keller's struggles are about trying to miss bats and is concerned the control isn't good right now. We discuss the Pirates Hall of Fame class with Wilber Cooper, John Candelaria, and Jack Wilson. 

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the series loss suffered by the Pirates against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Also, what is causing SP Mitch Keller to struggle so much this season? June 12, 2026, 6:00 Hour

Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys today! Is it time for the Pirates to send Mitch Keller to the bullpen? The PM Team has a great radio coaching tree at The Fan. And Nick Farabaugh joins the show for his weekly Fair Game segment. Hour 2: The guys reminisce on past Penguins' championship teams. Marlins play-by-play announcer Jack McMullan joins Donny to preview Marlins-Pirates. And Donny quizzes Dom and Jack on World Cup trivia. Hour 3: Matt Clement joins the show to break down what's new with the Pirates. One of the greatest moments in TV history happened on this day. And Donny and Dom get into a fiery argument over Tim Tebow and Kenny Pickett. Hour 4: The Pirates have called up their newest pitcher, and he's from a unique place. Dan Zangrilli joins the show to go over the latest Pirates news. And Sydney Sweeney apparently insisted to HBO that she do nude scenes in Euphoria.

Hour 4: The Pirates have called up their newest pitcher, and he's from a unique place. Dan Zangrilli joins the show to go over the latest Pirates news. And Sydney Sweeney apparently insisted to HBO that she do nude scenes in Euphoria.

MLB analyst Matt Clement joins the show. Matt says that Mitch Keller's control has been a big issue during his rough stretch these past 6 starts. Matt also says that he is not a fan of the Mlodzinski piggy back thing, as he thinks he is the best right-handed arm in the Pirates bullpen by far. He thinks that Dotel should be the guy in the piggyback role. More with Matt Clement. Matt thinks that Shohei Ohtani might have an argument to be the greatest baseball player of all time when he retires. He says that Ohtani isn't quite the hitter Barry Bonds was, but Bonds also did not pitch at an elite level, or at all. Barry Bonds was 0/3 against Matt Clement the year he broke the home run record.

Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys today! Is it time for the Pirates to send Mitch Keller to the bullpen? The PM Team has a great radio coaching tree at The Fan. And Nick Farabaugh joins the show for his weekly Fair Game segment.

Donny Football in for the guys today! Mitch Keller had another terrible outing last night, and Donny wonders what's next for him. Keller isn't going deep into games and Donny says that's a problem. Is he the worst starter in the rotation? How much of an issue is the Pirates pitching currently? It appears that their pitching has gotten worse from last year.

Tim Benz and Kevin Gorman of Trib Live talk about, among other things, Mitch Keller's problems, the catching situation, the upcoming Marlin's series, the bullpen and costly injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mitch Keller's struggles continue as the Pirates drop their series with the Dodgers. Rafael Flores had a big game in his first start of the season, and he wasn't the only catcher showing big power in the upper levels on Thursday.Subscribe to the Bucs on Deck subscribe for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates' organization, from the major league team all the way down to rookie ball.bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribeAlso, check out the YouTube channel for daily videos on the entire Pirates' organization. www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe

Tyler Callihan had an absolute legacy performance to fuel the Pirates' comeback against the Dodgers yesterday. However, Callihan is not in the lineup today because there is a lefty on the mound. Jared Triolo and Marcel Ozuna are both in the lineup tonight, as they both hit lefties well. Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob says that he will watch the World Cup from time to time this year. Bob does not think that the division is out of reach for the Pirates, and he thinks that the Pirates will be involved in the playoff race this year. Bob also thinks that Mitch Keller will put together a nice performance tonight against the Dodgers. He says that the Pirates have to wait for Marcel Ozuna to do more considering what they paid him this offseason. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show. Ray thinks that the backup QB job is solely in Will Howard's hands, and there is nothing Mason Rudolph can do if Howard performs well enough to be the backup. Ray says that Drew Allar has been up and down this year, but there is still a lot of optimism surrounding him. Ray says that a Joey Porter Jr contract will be more expensive than Nick Herbig's $25 million.

The Pirates were supposed to be built around pitching, but through early June, it has been the offense carrying them. On today's OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how Pittsburgh's lineup has become one of the better units in baseball, why Ryan O'Hearn, Brandon Lowe, Spencer Horwitz, Endy Rodriguez, Nick Gonzales, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin have helped change the identity of this team, and why the pitching staff has not taken the step forward many expected. After a rough series against Atlanta, the question is no longer whether the Pirates can score enough. It's whether Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, Paul Skenes, Dennis Santana, and the rest of the pitching staff can get back to being the strength this team was built around. Subscribe to Alex's Substack, Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why were Callas and Limits invited to the Bob Pompeani golf outing and Joe Starkey was not? Also Poni and Mueller were not invited to play golf today. Limits was using clubs from the 1800s. The Pirates were swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Poni says it is the fault of Ben Cherington. The Pirates now have 14 blown saves this season and have done nothing to address their faltering bullpen. Poni says he is sick of hearing about the "three starters in a playoff series, they have a chance". The bullpen has blown it and Mitch Keller is too inconsistent. Hockey Talk! Red Wings star Dylan Larkin requested a trade and submitted three different teams on his "trade list": Minnesota, Vegas, and Florida. What would it take for the Penguins to outbid those teams? Noah Hiles joins the show! Poni asks if being swept by the Braves is cause for concern for Noah. Noah says he is not worried overall, but still has concerns about the state of the pitching staff. Noah brings up the fact that the Pirates fired Oscar Morin. Noah says multiple starting rotation members indicated they could perform better with a different pitching coach.

Why were Callas and Limits invited to the Bob Pompeani golf outing and Joe Starkey was not? Also Poni and Mueller were not invited to play golf today. Limits was using clubs from the 1800s. The Pirates were swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Poni says it is the fault of Ben Cherington. The Pirates now have 14 blown saves this season and have done nothing to address their faltering bullpen. Poni says he is sick of hearing about the "three starters in a playoff series, they have a chance". The bullpen has blown it and Mitch Keller is too inconsistent.

Mitch Keller's struggles continued at Truist Park as the Pirates dropped the series opener to the Braves after briefly taking a 3-1 lead. Keller allowed six runs in 4.2 innings, and while the bullpen kept the game from getting worse, the offense went quiet after a three-run third inning. DiNardo and Ryan Alexander break down Keller's recent stretch, why the rotation suddenly feels less stable, the thin margins with this pitching staff, the Pirates offense going silent against Martin Perez, and what the bullpen picture looks like right now. Plus, North Shore Nine celebrates 10 years since the very first podcast and shares a little news about what's coming next. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, postgame shows, prospect talk, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Keller had a rough May, and things didn't look too much better in his first start of June. I talk about Murf Gray and his three-hit night and the up-and-down season from Levi Sterling.Plus, a complete rundown from each affiliate during the previous night of action. Subscribe to Bucs on Deck Substack for daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribeAlso, check out the YouTube channel where I post player videos. Not only can you read about the entire organization, but you can watch them play. https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe

The Braves fell to the Blue Jays 7-2 in the series finale last night at Truist Park. Barrett Sallee joins The Locker Room to breakdown the loss and this weekend's series against the Pirates. Tonight Ford Leadoff Show starts at 6p with First Pitch at 7:15p Martin Perez (3-3, 2.79) takes the mound for Atlanta to face off against Mitch Keller (5-2, 4.35) for Pittsburgh. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley gives his report card for GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly's squad for May. This show is presented by FanDuel. Did Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler and the starters do a good enough job mitigating the struggles of the bullpen? How low of a mark did Yohan Ramirez, Dennis Santana, Justin Lawrence and the bullpen get? How did outfielders Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz and other fare in the absence of Ryan O'Hearn? And what did Colin see from infielders including Konnor Griffin, Nick Gonzalez, Brandon Lowe and Spencer Horwitz? He tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucs sweep the Twins, but it didn't happen without a week of roster moves and drama. This bullpen still needs help. Carmen Mlodzinski is not happy about the move to the bullpen. Almost 10 roster moves this week, most on the weekend. Jared Jones, Mitch Keller, and Braxton Ashcraft write another page in the book. So much to talk about.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pittsburgh Pirates somehow found a way to beat the Minnesota Twins, 10-9, in one of the wildest games of the season. Jim and Tyler break down the Pirates jumping out to a 7-1 lead, Mitch Keller's rough outing, the Brandon Lowe ejection, Jake Mangum's huge day, Spencer Horwitz continuing to thrive in the leadoff spot, Nick Gonzales staying hot, and Gregory Soto locking down the four-out save. It was chaotic, frustrating, ridiculous and somehow still a Pirates win. Jim and Tyler will be live immediately following today's game between the Pirates and Twins. 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 #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.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley welcomes sports columnist Noah Hiles to talk about a busy week of news for the club. Did manager Don Kelly make the right call in moving Carmen Mlodzinski to the struggling bullpen? Despite his solid numbers as a starter this season? And what kind of impact can Jaren Jones make on the rotation next to names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Bubba Chandler pitched freely against Toronto and we all think Chandler needs to relax on the mound. Michael thinks the next month is very important because the Pirates are going to be careful with innings counts for Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes likely want to stay on schedule. Every pitcher is different, but the Pirates might be careful with Ashcraft due to injuries.

Paul Skenes is throwing the sinker more and is a difference in velocity for his fastball. Michael is somewhat more concerned in the lack of swing and miss. Bubba Chandler pitched freely against Toronto and we all think Chandler needs to relax on the mound. Michael thinks the next month is very important because the Pirates are going to be careful with innings counts for Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes likely want to stay on schedule.

The Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged the final game of their series in Toronto with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays, powered by Mitch Keller's strong start and three much-needed home runs from Spencer Horwitz, Oneil Cruz, and Esmerlyn Valdez. Tyler and Doug break down Keller's role as the Pirates' stopper, why his consistency matters so much to this rotation, and how the Pirates finally found the over-the-fence power they have been missing. They also dive into Valdez's first major league hit and first major league home run, Oneil Cruz getting back into one, Spencer Horwitz continuing to look like a professional hitter, and another nervous finish from the bullpen. Plus, the guys talk Mason Montgomery, Johan Ramirez, Gregory Soto, Don Kelly's bullpen decisions, and why this win mattered before the Pirates head into a Memorial Day matchup with the Cubs. 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 #pittsburghpirates ️ 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.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped another frustrating game to the St. Louis Cardinals, losing 9-6 after battling back and taking a lead. Anthony DiNardo and Doug break down Mitch Keller's outing, the bullpen decisions that changed the game, the continued late-inning struggles, Henry Davis' offensive issues, missed opportunities from the lineup, and why this loss felt like more than just one bad night. With the Pirates scoring six runs but still coming up short, the conversation turns to a bigger question: how many winnable games can this team keep giving away? 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.

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.

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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they were in complete control against the Colorado Rockies, with Mitch Keller perfect through four innings and the offense jumping out to an early 3-0 lead. Then everything unraveled. Jim and Neil break down the Pirates' frustrating 10-4 loss, Keller's six-run fifth inning, the missed offensive opportunities, and why going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position came back to bite them. They also dive into the continued concerns with the bullpen, including Brandan Bidois' MLB debut, Justin Lawrence's ongoing struggles, and whether the Pirates need to make changes soon. Plus, the guys discuss Ryan O'Hearn getting back on track, Konnor Griffin batting second, Mickey Moniak crushing Pittsburgh, and why this is the type of game the Pirates cannot afford to give away in May. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates postgame coverage, analysis, and reaction all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Kelly said about Mitch Keller, overall game

Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we're starting with the NS9 Really Stupid Question before looking back at some Pirates takes we may need to apologize for. Ty Ty is ready to apologize for saying the Pirates wasted money on Gregory Soto, who has been lights out. DiNardo is walking back even entertaining the idea of trading Mitch Keller. And both are owning up to going under on Brandon Lowe's season home run total after he just launched his 10th. We're also taking a bigger look at Donny Ball as Don Kelly reaches 162 games as Pirates manager with an 80-82 record. What has worked? What hasn't? And what's still hard to figure out? Plus, we dive into the bullpen and ask whether it's time to be worried about Dennis Santana, or if this is just a rough stretch in a long season. @eddiep_photos @timelessimagery.mtl 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.

Aaron Rodgers is supposedly in Pittsburgh this weekend. Where would this put the Steelers in the AFC hierarchy? Callers weigh in on the Steelers outlook for 2026. Can Rodgers mentor Howard to unlock his potential? Another caller makes a Three Stooges joke. Even if Rodgers returns, the Steelers could be a bottom 10 QB room in the league. Reacting to Ian Rapoport's latest update on Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers rookies jersey numbers are out, and Limits is annoyed by a few of them. Rookie mini camp begins today. A caller thinks the Steelers roster is better around the QB this upcoming campaign. Chris Mack broke some news today with Omar Khan, as the GM said he doesn't know where Aaron Rodgers is right now. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the latest on the whereabouts of Aaron Rodgers, the rookies' jersey numbers and how it will likely change in a few months, Eli Heidenreich's outlook, what questions remain on the Steelers defense under Patrick Graham, why isn't Will Howard at rookie mini camp? Will the Steelers lock up a player to an extension within the next month? A discussion about pinkie injuries. Austin is very high on Germie Bernard. He could become the No. 2 WR as early as this year. Would JuJu or Emmanuel Sanders be good comps? Will Broderick Jones play this year? Brandon Lowe has been the most important offseason acquisition for the Buccos since AJ Burnett and Russell Martin. His numbers have been great. Calls on Lowe. Do the Pirates have a closer right now? Should the Pirates extend Cruz now? The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean Meyers - NFL refs have a new contract, a fan will make $50K to watch every World Cup game, which NHL or NBA series are worth watching, the inaugural flag football champions. Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation. The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight.

Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation. The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight.

Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation.

The Pittsburgh Pirates took another series, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 behind another strong start from Mitch Keller. DiNardo and Doug break down Keller's continued reliability, the Pirates' improved rotation, timely offense from Brandon Lowe and Spencer Horwitz, and why this team feels much different than past versions. The guys also discuss how the Pirates responded after a rough series against St. Louis, why the offense no longer feels completely dependent on one or two players, and what this strong start to the West Coast trip says about the club moving forward. 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Diamondbacks 3:40 PM ET—Mitch Keller will start for Pittsburgh. Keller in seven starts carries an ERA of 2.85 with WHIP of 1.05. The right hander strikes out 19% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls served at 39.8% with minimal home run damage. Zac Gallen is starting for Arizona. Gallen has seven starts posting an ERA of 4.45 with WHIP of 1.52. The right hander fans 14.2% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls are 49.1% with 0.56 home runs per nine innings.

What a difference a weekend makes. After getting swept by the Cardinals and losing five straight, the Pittsburgh Pirates badly needed a response. They got one in a big way, sweeping the Reds at PNC Park and flipping the entire tone around this team. On today's episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how the Pirates bounced back, why the Reds series felt bigger than a normal early-May matchup, and how performances from Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Gregory Soto, Oneil Cruz, Joey Bart, and Konnor Griffin showed the most optimistic version of what this Pirates team can be. The Pirates still have plenty to prove, especially with a West Coast road trip against the Diamondbacks and Giants coming up, but after a rough Cardinals series, this was exactly the kind of answer they needed. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, reactions, analysis, and conversation all season long. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ 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.

Rafael Flores and Endy Rodriguez are heating up. Flores is on a six-game hitting streak. Rodriguez has hit .319 the last two weeks. Joe thinks if Bart didn't have a good weekend, but might have been let go this week. Don Kelly was noncommittal about Nick Gonzales being the everyday third baseman over Jared Triolo. We think Nick Gonzales has to be in the lineup every day. Joe thinks Mitch Keller has been the Pirates best pitcher so far.

The Pittsburgh Pirates just swept the Cincinnati Reds, and former Pirate John Wehner joins 93.7 The Fan to break it all down! We discuss Mitch Keller's reliability as a "stopper," the bizarre streak of seven consecutive walks, and why the Buccos rotation gives the team a chance to avoid long losing skids. Plus, we look at Sal Stewart's ejection and the emergence of 20-year-old phenom Konnor Griffin.

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.

Pirates survive in Milwaukee and take another road series from an NL Central opponent. Tyler and Neil break down the 6-3 extra-inning win over the Brewers, including Mitch Keller's steady start, Don Kelly's quick hook to Isaac Mattson, another strong night from the bullpen, and how the offense found a way against Jacob Misiorowski's ridiculous velocity. Plus, Konnor Griffin keeps showing signs, Nick Gonzales keeps finding RBIs, and the Pirates move to 16-11 with another win that feels a little more real than lucky. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates postgame coverage, analysis, and daily conversation all season long. 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 NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates 6-3 victory over the Rays to take the series and finish the homestand 4-3. The boys discuss Mitch Keller's much needed start where he goes seven strong innings with just two runs allowed, no walks and five strikeouts to help save a bullpen that was on fumes. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense coming through with an early run in the first inning and then finally getting some clutch hits with runners in scoring position to take the lead in the 5th inning and hold the lead. Also, Wilber Dotel makes his MLB debut pitching the 9th inning. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►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/3HVYPg544ml Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. This show is presented by FanDuel. Is it too early to be worried about Konnor Griffin struggling to find his stride since his MLB debut? Has manager Don Kelly simply been unlikely with in-game decisions involving Brandon Lowe, Nick Yorke and Justin Lawrence? And in pulling starters like Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Mitch Keller, Carmen Mlodzinski and Braxton Ashcraft early? And could GM Ben Cherington try to trade with the Texas Rangers for Andrew McCutchen if he continues to be productive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who has been the Pirates best starting pitcher this season? Braxton Ashcraft, Carmen Mlodzinski, Bubba Chandler, Paul Skenes, or Mitch Keller?

The Pirates dropped a frustrating one to the Nationals, but the biggest talking point wasn't just Mitch Keller's rough start. It was the late-game decision to pinch hit for Brandon Lowe, who has been one of Pittsburgh's hottest bats and already homered earlier in the game. In this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down why that moment stood out, what Lowe has already meant to the Pirates lineup, and how his presence is impacting hitters like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. He also explains why Nick Yorke is not the real target of the criticism, even if the move didn't work out. This is a smart breakdown of lineup trust, matchup decisions, and what “earning respect” should really look like for this Pirates team. Subscribe for more daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, analysis, reactions, and insight from Alex Stumpf and North Shore Nine. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates let one slip away in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals, and Tyler and Doug break down exactly how it happened. They dig into Don Kelly's controversial seventh-inning pinch-hit decision for Nick Yorke over Brandon Lowe, Mitch Keller's rough outing, and why this felt like a game Pittsburgh should have won. They also hit on some bright spots, including homers from Lowe and Joey Bart, signs of life from Marcell Ozuna, more encouraging flashes from Konnor Griffin, and another strong bullpen effort led by Yohan Ramirez and Mason Montgomery. It was a frustrating loss, but also one that says a lot about how much expectations have changed for this team. @timelessimagery.mtl *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 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 #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.