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The Pirates scored seven runs and still found a way to lose. DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down a pathetic 8-7 loss in Cincinnati after Paul Skenes allowed five runs in four innings, the bullpen blew another late lead and Nick Gonzales made a costly decision at third base during the Reds' eighth-inning rally. They also discuss Ryan O'Hearn's injury, Antwone Kelly's three scoreless innings, strong performances from Jake Mangum and Brandon Lowe and what a four-game losing streak means with the trade deadline approaching. Download the North Shore Nine app for Pirates news, live game chats, prospect coverage, trade updates and more. 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.

We hear from Pirates fans. They're feeling pessimistic. A debate with Greg in Youngstown on how good of a player that Nick Gonzales is. 

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The LA Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth to the Rangers and takes one pitcher off the board for the Pirates. Austin's proposed Mason Miller deal. Austin thinks the Pirates could deal Carmen Mlodzinski, Edward Florentino, the Password, and Sammy Stafura. Would you trade Bubba Chandler? We hear from Pirates fans. They're feeling pessimistic. A debate with Greg in Youngstown on how good of a player that Nick Gonzales is. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 5-3 in extra innings behind five scoreless innings from Mitch Keller and home runs from Nick Gonzales and Jacob Gonzalez. Neil and Doug discuss Keller's much-needed bounce-back performance, another game won by the bottom of the lineup, Carmen Mlodzinski's difficult outing, encouraging work from Mason Montgomery and Gregory Soto, and why fixing the bullpen could make the Pirates a legitimate postseason threat. 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 ️ 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 ️ 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 Pittsburgh Pirates opened Saturday's doubleheader with a convincing 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Jared Jones delivered another dominant performance, striking out nine over five innings while allowing just one run. Newly acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez crushed a 428-foot, two-run homer, while Esmerlyn Valdez and Nick Gonzales also went deep. Carmen Mlodzinski followed Jones with three scoreless innings as the Pirates extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 51-47. Jim and Tyler break down the complete victory from Progressive Field. The NS9 Postgame Show is presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7-14 Fan Morning Show 8am Hour Matt Clement joins the show. The guys congratulate the Clement family as Madden was drafted by the Kansas City Royals. Paul Skenes gave some comments about his last couple of starts and what he thinks is different from years past. Matt says he thinks Skenes would like his velocity to be a little bit higher but he has adjusted to what it is now. Matt says that this has been a "maddening first half" but also a fun one! Who are the guys' picks for MVP of the Pirates so far? Crowley says that Esmerlyn Valdez is his pick. Nick Gonzales gets an underrated honorable mention. Brandon Lowe has fallen off a little bit in recent weeks but he has still shown he is a main contributor My MVP pick is Evan Cisk if we are picking players who are not the usual suspects. Even though he is hurt, Cisk is the only player that has been consistent and leaves you confident he will get the job done. A caller says Braxton Ashcraft is his first half MVP. Crowley says the LVP is Mitch Keller over Marcel Ozuna. Dennis Santana is the leading LVP candidate in the clubhouse not named Mitch Keller. Someone in the Audacy Office is trying to lose weight but also ate 6 tacos last night. Crowley is trying to quit drinking, but he has high school friends visiting this weekend.

Who are the guys' picks for MVP of the Pirates so far? Crowley says that Esmerlyn Valdez is his pick. Nick Gonzales gets an underrated honorable mention. Brandon Lowe has fallen off a little bit in recent weeks but he has still shown he is a main contributor

Konnor Griffin's injury has changed the conversation around the Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline. On today's OffBeat, Alex Stumpf looks at why shutting Griffin down was the right decision, how thin the Pirates infield depth has become, and why Jared Triolo, Nick Gonzales and Tyler Callihan may not be enough to get this team through the rest of the season. The bullpen still needs help, but the Pirates may now have another real deadline need. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates talk and follow Alex's work at 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 Pittsburgh Pirates were able to come away with a 6-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, earning a series split on the road.Jared Jones made his seventh start since coming off the injured list, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six batters. Carmen Mlodzinski came in and pitched three shutout innings, picking up his fifth win of the season.That gave way for Gregory Soto and Mason Montgomery to pitch the eighth and ninth, respectively. They didn't allow a hit or a walk, and combined to strike out four batters.Bucs On Deck is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Esmerlyn Valdez stayed hot, going 2-4 with a triple and three RBI. Nick Gonzales went 3-5 with two RBI, and Endy Rodriguez hit his fifth home run of the season. The Pirates now head to Washington for a three-game weekend series against the Nationals. Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, and Bubba Chandler are the three projected starters this weekend. Sammy Stafura continued to be hot at the plate, picking up four hits, including a double and a home run, in Greensboro's 23-10 win over Bowling Green on Thursday.Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in the Ke'Bryan Hayes trade, Stafura has reached base in 21 straight games going back to the start of May. He's also recorded four straight multi-hit games and has homered in four of his last five. Despite a slow start while rehabbing with Bradenton, Stafura has his OPS up over .800 thanks to his recent play.Seth Hernandez made his first start of July, getting roughed up a bit at home against Bowling Green. In 3.2 innings pitched, Hernandez allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven. While he walked just one, he missed his spots on some of his pitches, which also led to the home run that eventually chased him from the game.Despite the outing, Hernandez still sports a 2.59 ERA this season, with 107 strikeouts over 66 innings pitched. He also picked off two baserunners, while also nearly notching a third. * RHP Enrique Quintana assigned to DSL Pirates Gold from DSL Pirates BlackTop Exit Velocity* Esmerlyn Valdez - PIT - 112.7 mph - Triple* Jhostynxon Garcia - IND - 110.8 mph - Double* Brandon Lowe - PIT - 109.8 mph - Lineout* Brandon Lowe - PIT - 106.6 mph - Single* Esmerlyn Valdez - PIT - 106.3 mph - Single* Ronny Simon - IND - 106.3 mph - DoubleTop Pitch Velocity* Jared Jones - PIT - 100.3 mph* Jared Jones - PIT - 100.2 mph* Jared Jones - PIT - 100.2 mph* Jared Jones - PIT - 100 mph* Jared Jones - PIT - 100 mphMost Whiffs* Seth Hernandez - GBO - 14* Jared Jones - PIT - 11* Noah Davis - IND - 11* Irwin Ramirez - BRD - 7* Dominic Perachi - ALT - 7* Joshua Loeschorn - ALT - 7* Carlson Reed - GBO - 7Support the site by becoming a paid member and get access to all of our premium content, including our top prospect list with complete player write-ups and video breakdowns, which come out weekly.It will also give access to my player feature articles from on-site trips.We have monthly and yearly plans available, with the latter costing an average of $4.16/month.Indianapolis Indians - 4 vs Omaha Storm Chasers - 2GamedayTop Hitter - Nick Cimillo: 1-3, R, 3 RBI, HRTop Pitcher - Mike Clevinger: 2 IP, KAltoona Curve - 10 vs Portland Sea Dogs - 3GamedayTop Hitter - Duce Gourson: 3-4, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, HR, 3 SBTop Pitcher - Landon Tomkins: 2.2 IP, H, BB, 2 KGreensboro Grasshoppers - 23 vs Bowling Green Hot Rods - 10GamedayTop Hitter - Sammy Stafura: 4-6, 4 R, 4 RBI, 2B, HRTop Pitcher - Carlson Reed: 2 IP, 2 H, BB, 5 KBradenton Marauders - 6 vs Daytona Tortugas - 11GamedayTop Hitter - Antonio Pimentel: 2-5, R, RBI, 2B, 3BTop Pitcher - Noah Takacs: 0.2 IP, HFCL Pirates - 1 vs FCL Braves - 4GamedayTop Hitter - Darell Morel: 1-2, BB, 2 SBTop Pitcher - Dioris Martinez: 2 IP, 3 KDSL Pirates Black - SuspendedDSL Pirates Gold - 3 vs DSL Brewers - 9GamedayTop Hitter - Limanol Payero: 2-2, R, RBI, HRTop Pitcher - Yoslaniel Hernandez: 3 IP, H, ER, 5 BB, 2 K Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe

Paul Skenes turned in the worst start of his major league career, allowing a career high seven earned runs over four innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 10-6 to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates have now lost nine consecutive games started by Skenes, while his declining fastball velocity and recent performance are becoming legitimate concerns. Jim and Tyler break down what went wrong for Skenes, how Henry Davis and the Pirates' defense helped a five run second inning unravel, Nick Gonzales' struggles at third base and whether pitching coach Bill Murphy should still have his job. They also credit the offense for knocking Zack Wheeler out before the end of the fifth inning and continuing to fight after falling behind 8-2. Chapters: 0:00 Pirates lose 10-6 1:18 Paul Skenes' worst start 6:10 How the second inning unraveled 8:00 Henry Davis and the ABS failures 10:15 Pirates' defensive breakdown 14:05 Offense battles Zack Wheeler 17:15 Skenes' velocity becomes a concern 21:30 Should Bill Murphy be fired? 23:35 Pirates keep fighting 26:05 Johan Ramirez stays effectively wild 30:20 Looking ahead to the series finale Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Brandon Lowe going to be back next year? Matt Clement gives it "zero chance." The guys don't think there is any chance they sign him unless the Pirates go far in the playoffs. Nick Gonzales has established himself as an option at second or at third. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates had every chance to beat the Seattle Mariners and still walked away with a 3-2 loss. Pittsburgh collected nine hits, drew three walks and benefited from three Seattle errors, but stranded nine runners and repeatedly gave away scoring opportunities with poor execution and baserunning. Anthony DiNardo and Doug E. Fresh break down Nick Gonzales' costly decision on the bases, Mitch Keller's six-inning, three-run outing, the bullpen's scoreless work and the larger problem with a team that never seems to hit, pitch and defend well on the same day. They also debate how much blame belongs on Don Kelly when the roster gives him so few trustworthy bullpen options. 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 guys compete in another round of Bucco Auction House. What's the worst in-game injury Matt has ever suffered. And Dom has Matt teach him how to throw a curveball.

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.

The Pirates finally gave their pitching staff some support. After scoring just three runs over the first two games of the series, Pittsburgh broke through for eight runs and 13 hits in an 8-6 win over the Rockies to avoid a sweep in Colorado. Nick Gonzales got the offense rolling with a two-run homer, Bryan Reynolds continued his outstanding June with a three-run blast, and contributions came throughout the lineup from Jake Mangum, Jared Triolo, Tyler Callihan, and Spencer Horwitz. Jared Jones exited after three innings when a comebacker struck his elbow, but the bullpen initially answered the call. Yohan Ramirez and Evan Sisk combined for four scoreless innings before Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto made things much more interesting late. What looked like an easy win quickly became a nail-biter before the Pirates finally closed it out. Tyler and Doug break down the offensive breakout, Reynolds' big day, Jones' injury scare, the strong performances from Ramirez and Sisk, and another bullpen adventure that nearly turned a comfortable win into disaster. 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 ️ 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 looked dead offensively for most of the night before finally breaking through in the eighth inning against Colorado. Esmerlyn Valdez, Jared Triolo, Bryan Reynolds, and Nick Gonzales helped turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold it. Tyler and Neil break down another frustrating loss, Bubba Chandler's strong outing, Don Kelly's bullpen decisions, the continued struggles of the relief corps, and whether this team is simply incapable of getting out of its own way. They also discuss Jake Mangum's costly baserunning mistake, the Pirates' inability to capitalize with the bases loaded in the ninth, and why Kyle Freeland shutting down this lineup is unacceptable. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates were tied with the Marlins through six innings before the bullpen unraveled in an 8-3 loss at PNC Park. Wilber Dotel allowed four runs in the seventh, Antwone Kelly surrendered two more in the eighth, and Nick Gonzales had another difficult night defensively at third base. Doug and Tyler break down Braxton Ashcraft's start, the bullpen collapse, Endy Rodríguez's home run, Brandon Lowe's 17th homer and another frustrating loss. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, live postgame shows and more throughout the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates completed the sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 9-3 win, and Neil and Doug jumped on the NS9 Postgame Show to break it all down. Braxton Ashcraft continued to look like one of the most important arms on this staff, Ryan O'Hearn picked up right where he left off, Nick Gonzales added a home run, and the Pirates once again showed the bounce-back ability that has defined this stretch of the season. The guys also discuss Carmen Mlodzinski landing on the restricted list, what it means for the rotation and bullpen, how the Pirates should handle Ashcraft's workload, and why the lineup feels deeper with O'Hearn and Brandon Lowe taking pressure off the rest of the group. The Pirates are now four games over .500, the vibes are high, and this team just took care of business against a club they needed to beat. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates coverage 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.

Greg Rakestraw recaps the first day of the NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament and shouts out all the underdogs that have made it one of the most exciting times of the year in college sports. Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins Greg to talk about the Colts’ quarterback situation and offer his thoughts after OTAs. Mick Tidrow of Ball State and the Indiana Fever Radio Network joins to discuss the team’s west coast swing, his setup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and what sticks out to him about the WNBA. He also dives into some of the positives amid a relatively pedestrian start for the Fever through seven games and recaps Ball State’s 2025-26 athletic season. Chris Norton calls in to talk about the DuBois County Bombers, one of four teams in the Prospect League, a collegiate summer league. He offers his pick for a Prospect League player who may join the ranks of Sean Manea and Nick Gonzales and become an MLB draftee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped another frustrating game, and it followed a script that has become way too familiar: Paul Skenes gave them a chance, the offense did just enough to keep the game alive, and the bullpen let it get away. On this NS9 Postgame Show, Neil and DiNardo break down another rough night for the Pirates relief corps, the continued struggles from the right-handed bullpen options, Brandon Bidois' outing, Johan Ramirez entering another close game, and why Don Kelly may not have many trustworthy choices right now. They also discuss Paul Skenes' strong start, the defensive mistakes behind him, the Pirates' issues when trailing late, Carmen Mlodzinski moving to the bullpen with Jared Jones returning, and the roster questions around Tyler Callihan, Esmerlyn Valdez, Konnor Griffin, Ryan O'Hearn, and Nick Gonzales. The Pirates are still hanging around, but this bullpen problem is no longer a small concern. It is becoming the main thing standing between this team and winning games it should be winning. 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.

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.

Hour 1: Jeff Hathhorn in for the guys today! Jeff gives a State of the Union Address for the Pirates. Why was today's Memorial Day game start time moved back? And a French Open tennis player went through a scary situation over the weekend.

The Pirates moved the start time of their game today to 1:30 to appease season ticket holders, and Jeff Hathhorn thinks it's a great idea. The guys examine where the Pirates stand right now on Memorial Day. Dom explain why Pirates fans are “shoe-drop” fans. Jeff names the MVP for Pittsburgh right now. Should the Pirates sign Oneil Cruz to a long-term deal?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey; The Pirates are 26-24 through the first 50 games of the season. Are you more frustrated with the Pirates or more optimistic? Joe is feeling frustrated and wants more. Austin thinks the Pirates have left multiple games on the table. Nick Gonzales is statistically one of the top five third baseball in baseball both offensively and defensively. Bryan Reynolds is first in the NL in RBI's for left fielders.

Nick Gonzales is statistically one of the top five third baseball in baseball both offensively and defensively. Bryan Reynolds is first in the NL in RBI's for left fielders. Austin indicates how the Pirates offense is pacing better than Pirates offenses of the last 50 years.

Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker comes on The Fan Hotline to address the latest developments involving the team with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally got the offensive explosion they were waiting for, putting up 13 runs and 20 hits in a blowout win over the San Francisco Giants. Tyler and Neil break down the Pirates' massive night at the plate, another dominant start from Braxton Ashcraft, Joey Bart's revenge game, Nick Gonzales continuing to hit, Oneil Cruz coming through against a lefty, and what this win means for the rest of the road trip. The NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers also looks at how the Pirates are finding ways to win even when the offense had been quiet earlier in the week, why Ashcraft is starting to look like a true top-of-the-rotation arm, and how the lineup suddenly looks much deeper when players like Bart and Gonzales are producing. 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.

Nick Gonzales has quietly forced his way into a bigger role for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and suddenly third base is not as simple as Jared Triolo returning from the injured list and taking the job back. On today's episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf looks at the Pirates' third base situation, why Gonzales has earned real playing time, and why Triolo's Gold Glove defense still matters for a team with serious defensive issues elsewhere on the field. The conversation goes beyond offense, digging into how the Pirates can best support a young pitching staff, especially with outfield defense becoming a real concern. Is Nick Gonzales the right everyday answer at third base? Should Jared Triolo be closer to a 50/50 split? And how much should defense matter when the Pirates finally have more offense in the lineup? Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, analysis, reactions, and conversation all season long. 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.

Is public opinion starting to turn around on Ben Cherington? His two major offseason additions have made a significant difference so far this season. Ryan O'Hearn and Brandon Lowe have been hits. Don Kelly is 80-82 in a "full season" as Pirates GM. The Pirates acquired Lowe and Mason Montgomery for Mike Burrows. Burrows has performed poorly during his time so far in Houston. Nick Gonzales has hit well as a first round pick in the Cherington era.

Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker comes on The Fan Hotline to discuss the team's turnaround last week, and he previews the upcoming series the team has on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is heading to the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury, and that's the biggest roster-shaking story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the waiver wire today, Corey covers Andrew Vaughn (34%), Max Meyer (28%), Logan Henderson (19%), Nick Gonzales (13%), and Connor Prielipp (12%) as the top targets to pick up. Studs this weekend included Emerson Hancock's 14-strikeout gem, Max Meyer going seven innings with one hit, Cody Bellinger going 4-for-4 with two homers, and William Contreras putting up back-to-back four-hit games. On the dud side, Rhett Lowder, Zac Gallen, Chase Dollander, and Bryan Woo all had ugly outings. The injury list is long this week — Ryan Helsley has elbow inflammation, Ranger Suarez left his start early with a hamstring issue, Joe Ryan left after one batter with elbow discomfort, Ronny Mauricio is out 6-8 weeks with a fractured thumb, and Ryan Pepiot is done for the year with hip surgery. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Yankees -1.5 at +106 with Schlitter vs. Baz. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. 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.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: 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. The Pirates are averaging 5.26 runs per game through Saturday and would be the highest average for the Pirates since 1930.

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 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 Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their third straight game in an 11-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, wasting a night where the offense hit three home runs and put up enough runs to win most games. Jim and Doug break down Braxton Ashcraft's rough start coming off the bereavement list, Hunter Barco being forced to wear nearly five innings out of the bullpen, and why the Pirates' middle relief situation is becoming a real concern. They also discuss Oneil Cruz launching his ninth home run of the season, Ryan O'Hearn continuing to produce, Nick Gonzales extending his hitting streak, and Konnor Griffin looking more comfortable at the plate with another impressive homer. The offense did its job, but four double plays, too many walks, and a depleted bullpen made this one tough to survive. Now the Pirates need Bubba Chandler to come through and stop the slide before this Cardinals series gets away from them. Watch or listen to the full NS9 Postgame Show for the complete breakdown. 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 just took two out of three from the Milwaukee Brewers, and now their biggest week of the season is here. On today's Bucco Brew, we break down why this seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds could be a real early-season measuring stick in the NL Central. The Pirates have been stacking series wins, playing better baseball, and now have a chance to create separation in a division where every team is currently above .500. We also dive into Nick Gonzales' recent stretch, Oneil Cruz's role at the top of the lineup, the Pirates' production with runners in scoring position, and why the bullpen has started to look much more stable after a shaky start. Mason Montgomery, Yohan Ramirez, Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Isaac Mattson and the rest of the relief group have helped turn one of the early concerns into a much better-looking part of the roster. Are the Pirates ready to prove they're a real NL Central contender? @eddiep_photos @timelessimagery.mtl 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.

Pirates go into Milwaukee and take the series. Another divisional road series win. Skenes flirts with perfection, KG hits his first HR, Nick Gonzales gets hot, there's a lot to talk about. Plus, we'll go over the upcoming series against St. Louis. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

Paul Skenes was nearly perfect, Konnor Griffin had the first big moment of his young career, and the Pirates rolled to a 6-0 win over the Brewers in a massive early-season NL Central matchup. On this NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., DiNardo and Tyler break down Skenes taking a perfect game into the seventh inning, how efficient and dominant he looked, and why a no-hitter feels like it is only a matter of time. They also dive into Konnor Griffin's huge 20th birthday performance, including his home run, three-hit night, stolen base, and what it means to see him start building confidence at the MLB level. Plus, the guys discuss the Pirates' aggressive style of play, Tony Beasley sending runners, the Brewers looking sloppy defensively, Nick Gonzales continuing to come through in key spots, and why this win felt like a real glimpse at what this Pirates team can become. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes set the tone early, the Pirates scratched through in the middle innings, and then absolutely blew this one open late. Nate and DiNardo break down a 7-1 win over the Padres, including Skenes mowing through San Diego, Oneil Cruz delivering the big two-run double that got the scoring started, and the eighth-inning burst that put the game away behind big knocks from Nick Gonzales, Jake Mangum, and Konnor Griffin. The guys also get into the way the Pirates kept adding pressure, the clean work from the bullpen after Skenes exited, and what stood out most from another strong night at PNC Park. If you missed the game, this is your full postgame reaction from North Shore Nine powered by Primanti Bros. *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.

With SS Konnor Griffin being promoted to play for the Pirates, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and insider Jason Mackey discuss who should be the team's 3B. Should Jared Triolo continue being a regular, or should the Pirates move Nick Gonzales over from SS?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the news that Konnor Griffin is being promoted for his MLB debut and the Pirates' home opener. What are Colin and Noah's expectations for the 19-year-old? Will it take some time for him to adjust? Is a Rookie of the Year campaign likely? Where does he fit into the Pirates lineup? What does this mean for guys like Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales? Why didn't Griffin just start the year in MLB? And does this signal GM Ben Cherington's desire to win now? Our duo 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.

We want to see the Pirates put a consistent lineup out there with Konnor Griffin. Jared Triolo has a better glove, but Nick Gonzales is hitting over .300. The Pirates lineup is significantly better than last year and puts players in a good position to be successful.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates 8-3 victory over the Reds to take the series and improve to 3-3 this season. They discuss Paul Skenes' bounce back start and the decision to pull him after five innings. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense and how getting production from Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales changes the outlook for this team. 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.

Alex Stumpf reacts to another frustrating night for the Pirates offense and asks the question nobody wanted to be asking this early: are we already seeing the same problems again? On this episode of OffBeat, Alex breaks down the ugly lack of production, the struggles with runners in scoring position, and why strong starts from the pitching staff are being wasted. He also digs into the early at-bats from Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Marcell Ozuna, Henry Davis, Jared Triolo, Spencer Horwitz, Nick Gonzales, Ryan O'Hearn, and Brandon Lowe, pointing out what looks real, what might just be small sample noise, and what should have Pirates fans concerned. If the Pirates are going to contend, the offense has to do more than this. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the Pirates' biggest late-spring roster decisions heading into Opening Day. Konnor Griffin is headed to Triple-A, Carmen Mlodzinski has officially claimed the fifth starter job, and the Pirates' infield alignment is starting to take shape with Jared Triolo at short and Nick Gonzales and Nick Yorke in the mix at third. We dig into whether the Pirates made the right calls, whether they played it too safe, and what these moves say about how this team is trying to win right now. A lot changed fast, and there's plenty to unpack before the season begins. *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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.