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Kevin Gorman calls in to report on Pirates Spring Training and the progress he's seen from Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla., and Bubba Chandler's walk-filled first start. What went wrong for Chandler? And how can he fix it moving forward? What does his response to Monday's struggles tell us about how he'll view pitching moving forward? How do Jason and Colin want to see the Pirates respond to their first loss of the spring? Our duo tackles those topics, plus takes a look at how the lineup is starting to shake out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Shore Nine is LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton ahead of Pirates vs. Yankees — and it's Bubba Day. We preview Bubba Chandler's spring debut, what we want to see from him as he ramps up in 2026, and why the process matters more than the box score this early. We also hit the other arms to watch today: Hunter Barco (and the path to forcing his way onto the Opening Day roster), plus bullpen looks from Dennis Santana, Kyle Nicholas, Gregory Soto, and Brandan Bidois (2025 Pirates minor-league pitcher of the year). Like the video Subscribe for daily Spring Training coverage + postgame shows Prefer audio? Catch the replay on the pod feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from LECOM Park in Bradenton, the North Shore Nine crew kicked off spring coverage with boots-on-the-ground vibes (yes, rain and all), quick takeaways from the early action, and what they were watching in the split-squad home opener with Mitch Keller getting his work in. They also announced Primanti Bros. is back sponsoring the postgame show sandwich giveaways and shared why camp feels different under Don Kelly. The show closed with a heartfelt tribute to Bill Mazeroski alongside Pirates historian Jim Trdinich. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pirates Spring Training is almost here! Six pressing questions for the Bucs: When will Konnor Griffin arrive and how much of an impact will he make? Did Ben Cherington do enough this offseason? Can Cruz finally put it all together? Will the defense be terrible? Is the rotation ready to take the next step? Can the team clinch the Wild Card? A caller discusses Konnor Griffin's spring. Is Cruz the baseball equivalent of Kyler Murray? 

Pirates Spring Training is almost here! Six pressing questions for the Bucs: When will Konnor Griffin arrive and how much of an impact will he make? Did Ben Cherington do enough this offseason? Can Cruz finally put it all together? Will the defense be terrible? Is the rotation ready to take the next step? Can the team clinch the Wild Card? A caller discusses Konnor Griffin's spring. Is Cruz the baseball equivalent of Kyler Murray? Do the Pirates need to make the playoffs for it to be a successful season? The latest on Sidney Crosby - he's out today. Is it worth it to risk further injury? Tyrese Haliburton could be a cautionary tale for Crosby. What role will Dubas play in the decision? Michael McKenry joins to discuss his knee ailment, what the Pirates goal is for 2026, if a veteran lefty is needed in the rotation, what he looks for in Spring Training, what does Griffin need to do to prove he's ready to start the season in the big leagues, Paul Skenes in the WBC, what is an underrated aspect of the Bucs (Don Kelly), Cutch's offseason motivation, a caller gives his take on Crosby playing in the Olympics and how the Pens contract should be a factor. Pirates number game! Pirates batting average, Ozuna's OPS compared to Cutch, Pirates strikeouts numbers, Cruz's OPS, Pirates HRs added via offseason additions, Henry Davis's average, the Pirates WS drought, Skenes numbers. Ray Fittipaldo joins to react to Aditi's suggestion that Rodgers is unlikely to return, Cam Heyward's cryptic post and what could happen with his contract, Watt's contract, if Tyreek Hill is an option, how many WRs in this draft could be impact players, if the Steelers are actually good at drafting WRs still, will JPJ definitely get an extension, Mike Wagner's legacy. Bechtold Breakdown - tanking and if fans should embrace it, Mick Cronin ejected his own player, Aliquippa football wins an apperl with the PIAA, ideal bachelor party spots. Canada men's hockey survives, will Crosby play in the championship game? Austin would rather see him chase another Cup with the Pens. Would he be susceptible to cheap shots? Callers weigh in. Bechtold fears fantasy baseball. Callers on Crosby and Aliquippa football. Will USA men's hockey be upset today?

Pirates Spring Training is almost here! Six pressing questions for the Bucs: When will Konnor Griffin arrive and how much of an impact will he make? Did Ben Cherington do enough this offseason? Can Cruz finally put it all together? Will the defense be terrible? Is the rotation ready to take the next step? Can the team clinch the Wild Card? A caller discusses Konnor Griffin's spring. Is Cruz the baseball equivalent of Kyler Murray? Do the Pirates need to make the playoffs for it to be a successful season? The latest on Sidney Crosby - he's out today. Is it worth it to risk further injury? Tyrese Haliburton could be a cautionary tale for Crosby. What role will Dubas play in the decision? 

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from Wednesday's spring training sessions in Bradenton, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. Jason and Colin talk about the marquee matchup in live ABs between Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin? What does the way that at-bat went say about each of the Pirates' top prospects? How has Griffin been turning heads with his long batting practice home runs? Where might Yohan Ramirez fit into the Pirates bullpen? How has he kept the vibes in the clubhouse high alongside fellow Dominican relievers Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto? Jason and Colin tackle those topics and also give a shoutout to the Pirates' annual Miracle League event taking place Wednesday night. 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 insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report on the latest spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., with a focus on the battle for the fifth starter job. Who's standing out within the group of Jose Urquidy, Thomas Harrington, Hunter Barco and Carmon Mlodzinski? Is anyone becoming a favorite to join Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler in the starting rotation? Our duo tackles those questions and also offers some insight on how camp is progressing for other names including Konnor Griffin, Endy Rodriguez, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Spencer Horwitz. 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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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. What were some of the takeaways from free agent signing Marcell Ozuna's first press conference as a member of the Pirates? Can he be a positive hitting influence for Oneil Cruz? What are the chances top prospect Konnor Griffin actually makes the opening day roster? And what should fans make of GM Ben Cherington's decision to designate Jack Suwinski for assignment on Monday morning? 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.

AJ Burnett will be helping the Pirates this spring training. He will bring some swagger. 

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. with a focus on top prospect Konnor Griffin. Does he have a chance to make the MLB opening day roster? What is he learning in camp from big leaguers including Paul Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz and others? And why has he been impressive to watch early in camp? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Is Cruz improving against lefties? How much can Mason Montgomery add to the bullpen? And is Bubba Chandler flying under the radar a bit with all of the focus on Griffin? 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 insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from the first day of spring training in Bradenton, Fla. They recap a busy day of comments from players and coaches as well as on-field action with the Grapefruit League opener looming later this month. How is starter Jared Jones looking in his return from injury? What changes has Mitch Keller made to his routine amid offseason MLB trade rumors? What did Paul Skenes think of the moves GM Ben Cherington made this offseason to acquire bats like Marcell Ozuna, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Brandon Lowe? What did manager Don Kelly have to say at the start of his first season at the help? Did top prospect Konnor Griffin look big-league ready? And what should we make of fellow prospect Termarr Johnson working out at third base? Our duo 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.

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles briefly discusses the team's 5-1 loss to the Twins in their final spring training contest Monday then gives his key takeaways as the team's opening day roster starts to take shape. Manager Derek Shelton informed reporters Monday morning that Carmen Mlodzinski will start the season as part of the Pirates' starting rotation. Is this just a quick fix in Jared Jones' absence or will Mlodzinski make the jump to being a starter full time? Speaking of Jones, how will his absence affect the team in the short term and — if necessary — the long term? Finally, who has the easiest path to the final roster spots, as six players — Peter Strzelecki, Hunter Stratton, Justin Lawrence, Joey Wentz, Ryan Borucki and Tanner Rainey — vie for three bullpen spots and three players — Jack Suwinski, Ji Hwan Bae and DJ Stewart — compete for the last two position-player spots? Noah answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts to Paul Skenes' final MLB spring training start, in which he looked sharp in a loss to the Orioles. Is he ready to dominate with Opening Day looming this week and an injury to Jared Jones leaving question marks hanging over the rotation? Why is D.J. Stewart looking more comfortable at first base? And what can we expect from Hunter Stratton amid his return?

Pirates insider Noah Hiles analyzes a couple opening day roster decisions, leading with Endy Rodriguez making the team as both a catcher and first baseman. Where will the once-top prospect ultimately fit in? Why did hard-throwing Kyle Nicolas NOT make the opening day roster? And does Jared Triolo have a new position to work with in center field? To read more about the roster moves, check out Noah's story here: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2025/03/23/pittsburgh-vs-blue-jays-rodriguez-nicolas/stories/202503230103 For more Pirates coverage, visit: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at https://greenawaltroofing.com/service-areas/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/

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On this special episode of North Shore Nine, we're joined by SportsNet Pittsburgh sideline reporter Hannah Mears for an in-depth look at the latest buzz surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates. We break down the concerning news about Jared Jones' elbow soreness and his decision to seek a second opinion — a storyline that could shake up the 2025 starting rotation. Hannah brings exclusive behind-the-scenes insight straight from spring training, sharing what she's hearing from players and coaches, plus the latest on clubhouse dynamics, emerging leaders, and spring standouts. She also opens up about her favorite on-field moments, player personalities, and what life is really like reporting from the sidelines. Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com* Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Post-Gazette insider Noah Hiles reports on MLB breaking news that SP Jared Jones has been sidelined for the rest of Pirates spring training with elbow discomfort. Manager Derek Shelton made the announcement early Wednesday. What details do we know about the injury so far? What could it mean for the makeup of the rotating with Opening Day just eight days away? If Jones is forced to miss significant time, who could take his spot in the rotation alongside names like Paul Skenes, Andrew Heaney and Mitch Keller? Could it be prospect Thomas Harrington? Or converted reliever Carmen Mlodzinski? Noah tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's split-squad day Monday, which included a 4-2 win over the Twins at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla., and a 9-6 loss to the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. Noah was on site in Bradenton and starts off by discussing Paul Skenes' outing vs. Minnesota. Why did Skenes struggle with his command at times Monday, and is this is a cause for concern? Or just knocking the rust off in spring training? Ke'Bryan Hayes hit a home run for the first time in a game since Aug. 30. How is Hayes managing his injuries, and could we expect an uptick in his power numbers? Plus, Ryan Borucki registered another scoreless outing. What are his chances of making the opening day bullpen? Noah answers those questions and more.

Paul Skenes is officially the Pirates' Opening Day starter. What does this mean for the rotation, Mitch Keller, and the team's overall direction? Plus, Travis Williams spoke about payroll and investments in PNC Park—should Pirates fans actually believe anything will change? We also sit down with Anthony Murphy to break down the Spring Breakout game and what he saw from Bubba Chandler and other Pirates prospects in Bradenton and Pirate City. Plus, we dive into Jack Suwinski's adjustments, the latest Opening Day roster decisions, and more from Pirates Spring Training. Topics Covered: Paul Skenes gets the Opening Day start Travis Williams talks payroll, revenues, and expenses – what's the real takeaway? Spring Breakout standouts – Anthony Murphy joins to discuss Bubba Chandler and more Is Jack Suwinski back? Final Opening Day roster decisions – surprises still to come? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Do you believe the Pirates will actually spend? How do you feel about Skenes leading the rotation? Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Post-Gazette Pirates beat writer Noah Hiles recaps his chat with manager Derek Shelton on Sunday as well an a spring training win against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla. Why isn't Shelton prepared to name a closer? And why isn't David Bednar the default choice for that role after holding the job for most of the last few years? How is Henry Davis looking defensively behind the plate as he competes for time alongside names like Endy Rodriguez and Joey Bart? And how is the competition for left-handed relievers going as the bullpen begins to take shape? Noah tackles those questions and more.

Pirates insider Noah Hiles and columnist Jason Mackey react to Saturday's news that Paul Skenes will start opening day against the Miami Marlins. What kind of new history is Skenes making with this honor? Was there really any other choice? And how will the rest of the rotation come together after Skenes?

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the validity of Spring Training Stats, the ideal decision concerning the catching situation, how to address the roster holes in the short term, and why health is of the utmost importance.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., in the annual "spring breakout" prospects game. The main story Friday was Bubba Chandler. What did Noah see from Chandler, and what could that mean for his season as the young right-hander pushes his way to the big leagues? Funky lefty Anthony Solometo struggled against the Phillies, as he did for much of last season. What is in store for Solometo this season? Is it make or break for the 22-year-old? What about Hunter Barco? Could the flame-throwing lefty rise through the ranks this season? Plus Noah gives an update on former first-round pick Termarr Johnson, who missed the contest with a bone bruise in his left foot. Is this cause for concern? Noah answers all those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey discusses his key takeaways from the team's 15-3 loss to the Twins on Thursday afternoon at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. The final score may not show it, but Pirates starter Jared Jones looked solid Thursday, giving up one earned run in 4⅓ innings. What did his pitch mix tell us about what we'll see from Jones in his second regular season with the major league team? Matt Gorski homered again Thursday, but he hasn't played in the early stages of many games during spring training. Does this bode poorly for his chances of making the opening day roster? Why did so many veterans make this trip? Jason wraps up by discussing David Bednar, who struggled mightily, giving up five earned runs in ⅓ of an inning. Is this cause for concern or a blip in an otherwise strong spring for the one-time Pirates closer? Jason answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 9-1 win vs. the Yankees on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Paul Skenes look in another spring training tune-up? Is he getting closer to the form we can expect in the regular season following a National League Rookie of the Year award-winning first campaign? Oneil Cruz hit another home run today, this one with an exit velocity clocked at 114.9 mph. How can Cruz translate his impressive power numbers from spring training into regular season success? Billy Cook also hit a round tripper Tuesday. Where might he find a spot in the lineup? And Ji Hwan Bae continued his strong spring with two doubles and two runs scored. Is Bae poised for a breakout? Noah answers those questions and more.

Fresh off his trip to Bradenton, Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) sit down to discuss the intriguing position player battles, the unfortunate Oviedo injury, the addition of another lefty option for the bullpen and the overall impression of Konnor Griffin in his first Spring Training.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin recap a 3-2 exhibition victory against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training in Bradenton, Fla. Is Jared Jones Opening Day ready after flashing his slider in an efficient outing? How did Adam Frazier look in his return to action? And is Eddy Yean proving he belongs in the bullpen after registering a two-inning save? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

We'll discuss Oneil Cruz's big day at the plate with a home run, two walks, and a stolen base, and dive into the impact of Johan Oviedo's injury on the rotation. Plus, we'll cover Andrew Heaney's debut, the new bullpen arm Justin Lawrence claimed off waivers, and spring performances from other players like DJ Stewart and Billy Cook. Don't miss out on all the latest Pirates Spring Training updates and analysis! We'll also take your live questions and comments. Subscribe & hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 7-6 win vs. the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon — after a lengthy rain delay — at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. After hitting another home run Wednesday, what kind of power numbers can we expect from Oneil Cruz now that he is fully recovered from the leg injury that hampered him through the early parts of last season? Ryan Borucki also impressed again, pitching his fourth scoreless frame of the preseason. How might Borucki factor in to the Pirates bullpen, which features other lefties like Caleb Ferguson, Tim Mayza and Joey Wentz? Finally, the guys discuss Mitch Keller, as he became the first Pirates pitcher of the spring to go more than three innings. Is this a sign the starters are beginning to ramp up for the early weeks of the regular season? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin give their three takeaways from Monday night's loss to the Yankees. Sloppy play defined this game, but is it just a symptom of spring or a sign of things to come? Joey Bart was the only standout from the plate, but how is his game behind the plate coming along?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 12-4 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Newly signed left-hander Andrew Heaney made his Pirates spring training debut, and it didn't go well. What caused Heaney to give up four earned runs and three walks in 1.2 innings? Should we be concerned about that? Plus former Pirate Quinn Priester started for the Red Sox and earned the win, showcasing velocity we never saw during his time in Pittsburgh. Where was that version of Priester during his time at PNC Park? Billy Cook made an excellent play in center field Tuesday. Could his defensive versatility give him a better chance of cracking the opening day roster? Our duo answers those questions and more.

After the Pirates' spring training loss to the Tigers, insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze an interesting start from Jared Jones. After struggling early, Jones showed off his new arsenal to get some key outs. How much of that is transferrable to the regular season? And speaking of which, can Henry Davis keep his bat hot past spring this year?

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 5-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. Saturday marked Paul Skenes' first appearance of spring training. How did he fare, and how did his new offerings look as he hopes to build on a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024? The Pirates hit four home runs Saturday, including one by Oneil Cruz. Is this a sign of things to come for the shortstop turned center fielder? What can Nick Solak provide for the Pirates after he, too, went deep Saturday? And first-round pick Konnor Griffin mashed the game-winning home run Saturday. Is that power part of his scouting report, and where might we see Griffin to start the season? Noah answers those questions and more.

The Morning Show hit the road and traveled down to Bradenton, Florida to tape a live show from Pirates Spring Training!

The Morning Show hit the road and traveled down to Bradenton, Florida to tape a live show from Pirates Spring Training!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 3-2 win over the Rays on Friday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Jared Triolo made the start at first base. How did he do, and could this become a regular thing after his Gold Glove award-winning season last year as a utilityman? David Bednar and Colin Holderman also got through their outings unscathed Friday. What did they change from last time out, and is this a good sign for the future? Plus, Braxton Ashcraft struggled in his first appearance of the spring. Is this any cause for concern? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Guy Junker shares with us some of his favorite stories when he was reporting live from Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton, FL.

Guy Junker shares with us some of his favorite stories when he was reporting live from Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton, FL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's Wednesday performances in spring training during a split-squad day. Bailey Falter made a good first impression against the Orioles. How important is it for him to get off to a good start, unlike the disaster he faced in his first appearance last season in Miami? Matt Gorski hit another home run Wednesday, his third of the season. Is this a flash in the pan? Or is Gorski a legitimate option at first base for Derek Shelton's team? Finally, Noah and Andrew discuss the competition to be the Pirates leadoff hitter. Who's in the lead after Tommy Pham and Jack Suwinski shined there Wednesday? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 2-1 spring training loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Jared Jones look in his first appearance of the spring? Did his new two-seam fastball show signs that it could be a potentially solid pitch for him? How did prospect Thomas Harrington fare in his inning of action, and what should we expect from him this season? Plus, the guys analyze Ke'Bryan Hayes' hot start to spring training. Could this be a sign of things to come with Hayes' back starting to cooperate with him? Or will he fizzle out and spend time on the shelf like he has in recent seasons? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze a win over the Twins as Pittsburgh starts spring training 2-0. Mitch Keller came out with high velocity, which is a stark difference from a year ago. What does it mean for the former All-Star moving forward? Plus some first impressions from Caleb Ferguson's time on the mound, and an impressive appearance from first-round pick Konnor Griffin at the plate.

In the first recap of 2025 spring training games, Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze Saturday's win over the Orioles. Should we keep eyes on Matt Gorski and DJ Stewart as power options after their statements against Baltimore? And is Carmen Mlodzinski, who got the start, a legitimate option in the rotation?

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report on everything happening from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. How did Oneil Cruz sound heading into his first full season as the Pirates center fielder? And why is he so excited for new free agent acquisition Tommy Pham to join him in the outfield? How did reliever Ryan Borucki look in his first live at-bats of spring training? Could Bubba Chandler force his way onto the opening day roster? Or will he likely have to wait in the minor leagues for a while before making his way to Pittsburgh? Our duo answers those questions, plus gives some injury updates courtesy of Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk.

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report on everything happening from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., on Tuesday. Noah and Andrew spoke with Pirates All-Star Bryan Reynolds on Tuesday, and he said the plan is for him to stick in right field, with no plans of appearing at first base. Is this smart, especially considering Spencer Horwitz's injury there? On the other hand, it appears Nick Yorke might get a look at first base. What does he need to do to give himself a chance at regular playing time there? And finally, they take a look at Colin Holderman, who is nursing some wrist issues. How can the Pirates manage that ailment so Holderman is at his best when they need him most? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., where position players reported for the first time Monday. Why did free agent signing Tommy Pham make a good first impression, as he looks to take over in left field while new teammate Bryan Reynolds moves to right? What new pitch has Jared Jones developed over the MLB offseason? And how might it impact his ability to contribute to the rotation alongside Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and others? And what did Andrew McCutchen have to say upon his arrival at Pirates City, after he signed a new one-year contract with the team over the winter? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) sit down to discuss the Horwitz Surgery News, Hayes' Health, Oviedo and Moreta being back on the mound and Reynolds' Planned Move to Right Field.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!