Podcast appearances and mentions of Tommy Pham

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates 2-1 win over the Twins to close out the first half while snapping an eight-game losing streak. They discuss Mitch Keller's stellar outing as he lowers his ERA to 3.48 and talk about his value with the trade deadline looming. Ryan and Doug also discuss the Pirates offense led by Tommy Pham's 4th HR in 14 games as one of the only sources of power recently. 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

The Pirates are spiraling, and it's hard to find anyone stepping up. We kick things off with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Colin Beazley, who joins us to break down his latest reporting on the clubhouse vibes, Bailey Falter, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and how Don Kelly is handling the mounting pressure. From there, we dig into Jack Suwinski's surprise return, Tommy Pham quietly carrying the offense, and whether Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz can bring any spark during All-Star week. The team can't win on the road, the energy feels off, and now they're rolling out bronze plaques at PNC — is anyone actually fixing what's broken? Guest: Colin Beazley Drop your thoughts in the comments — what would you do to fix this mess? 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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates drop their sixth straight and get swept in Kansas City with another frustrating 4–3 loss. Jim and Tyler break down the game and the entire series, from Bailey Falter getting barreled to Braxton Ashcraft impressing again out of the ‘pen. We talk about Tommy Pham somehow becoming this team's best hitter, the Royals suddenly finding power, and the brutal reality of another wasted road trip. Plus: Isaac Mattson's costly slider, Cutch's RISP struggles, and what the heck to expect next with Paul Skenes on deck. 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.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: / northshorenine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: / northshorenine ►TikTok: / northshorenine ►Instagram: / northshorenine ►Facebook: / northshorenine ►Discord: / discord ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshoreni...

The Pirates finally scored… and still got blown out 9–3 by the Royals. DiNardo and Neil recap a brutal night where the pitching collapsed, the Royals launched four home runs, and Andrew Heaney took another step backward. They discuss Tommy Pham's hot streak, the end of the Pirates' short-lived momentum, and why this loss felt especially deflating after a brief glimpse of hope. Did the Pirates ever really stand a chance? 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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) joins Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the delayed Sunday Spectacular Show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sport Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan talk about Monday's loss in KC where Tommy Pham keeps growing his trade value, but Andrew Heaney sees his decline. You'll also hear talk about Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Oneil Cruz, and more! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates just swept the Mets and took the series from the Cardinals, and somehow we're starting to believe again. In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show, Tyler and Doug break down the Bucs' fifth straight win — a 1-0 nailbiter behind Paul Skenes' “struggling” five shutout innings, a clutch sac fly from Henry Davis, and game-saving defense from Tommy Pham and Spencer Horwitz. They also give flowers to Caleb Ferguson and Isaac Mattson, debate the Pirates' sudden cohesion under Don Kelly, and ask the question we're all thinking: what if they just win 10 in a row? Oh, and they give away sandwiches.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates incredible third straight shutout of the Cardinals as the team goes 6-0 in the homestand. They discuss Mitch Keller's dominating outing and him passing Paul Maholm for most strikeouts in PNC Park history. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense including Tommy Pham's continued emergence at the plate and Oneil Cruz's double and stolen base. 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

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates record-breaking sweep of the Mets with this 12-1 victory where they outscored the Mets 30-4 in the series. They discuss the offense staying hot with Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Tommy Pham, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis leading the way. The guys also talk about Mike Burrows' solid start today and Carmen Mlodzinski getting the win after his 3.2 scoreless innings. Doug closed it out by talking about what Dave Parker meant to him following his passing. 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

Kevin Goman joins the show to discuss Tommy Pham's new resurgence after hitting his first homerun of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates gave us another game worth celebrating—and we're riding the high. Cody and Jim break down the Bucs' 5–4 win over the Brewers in a chaotic, back-and-forth game full of offense, bullpen surprises, and Nick Gonzales going a perfect 5-for-5. We dive into Tommy Pham's "clear" improvement at the plate, Braxton Ashcraft's sharp first MLB start, and Isaac Mattson's electric outing. Yes, sandwiches were given away. Like and subscribe Listen wherever you get your podcasts Join our Discord for even more postgame chaos 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.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

Jordy talks to Dorin and Adam about Tommy Pham's performance, how we should view Nick Gonzales, his thoughts on Don Kelly and his job as manager so far, what he would do if he was named MLB Commissioner

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, who went 3 for 3 with two doubles on Sunday and spoke postgame about visual issues he's been experiencing this year. Beazley describes what Pham is experiencing it, how he has managed it throughout his 10 year major league career, and what changed this year. Beazley also discusses what it means for Pham and the Pirates moving forward throughout the 2025 season as GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly look to get more out of the lineup generally, with names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes and others looking to get on a roll in support of stellar pitching from starters including Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller.

The Pirates dropped another series, Tommy Pham revealed vision issues are affecting his game, and at this point… it's crystal clear Ben Cherington's plan has completely failed. We break down the weekend series vs. the Rangers, dive into Pham's eye problems and how they've impacted the lineup, and make the case that it's officially time to move on from the Pirates' GM. Plus: minor league moves, Edward Florentino's promotion, and why Esmerlyn Valdez needs to be in Altoona. We wrap with a Brewers preview and what's at stake as the division slips further away.

Tommy Pham said he deals with keratoconus, giving him blurry vision. He has been adjusting on the fly and his prescription has been wrong. Ben Cherington STILL thinks the Pirates have a group that can play winning baseball in 2025. He's said it but they haven't shown it.

Bubba Chandler is struggling in Triple-A in June and has allowed 11 earned runs in 9.1 innings. What is the rationale to play Tommy Pham over young players? Between now and next June 23rd, what team will be the most successful? Bob and Austin pick the Steelers and Joe thinks the Pirates.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in game 7 and the Oklahoma City Thunder won. T.J. McConnell played great in the 3rd quarter with 10 straight points. Oneil Cruz missed a play on a base hit to center field and didn't show effort to chase after the ball when it went to the track. Tommy Pham said he deals with keratoconus, giving him blurry vision. Ben Cherington still thinks the Pirates have a group that can play winning baseball in 2025.

The bats finally came alive. The Pirates erupted for 8 runs in the Pittsburgh heat, snapping out of a slow start to take down the Rangers. Tommy Pham had his legacy game—two doubles after going nearly 60 days without an extra-base hit. Mitch Keller asked “what the hell?” after getting no run support in his starts. Spencer Horwitz chipped in. Ke'Bryan Hayes looked sharp. And when Texas brought in Caleb Boushley to eat innings, the Pirates racked up 10 hits off him alone. As Jim put it: “Thank you, Rangers, for just giving this game away.” Oh—and yes, that means two lucky fans earned free Primanti's sandwiches. Hit play, raise the Jolly Roger, and enjoy a rare offensive outburst. 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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the chaos that took place in Detroit, showing some shades of the Malice in the Palace they weigh in on this "fun" interaction with the Detroit fans.

Hour 1: Poni reacts to yet another Pirates controversy from last night's game. Dom gives a fun fact, but was it really fun? And Noah Hiles joins the show to talk yesterday's bullpen fan fight. Hour 2: Mark Kaboly joins the show for an hour! What should the Steelers do with TJ Watt? Who is on the Steelers' All-Quarter-Century team? And will Mark get invited to Donny's wedding? Hour 3: Who is on the Pittsburgh basketball Mt. Rushmore? Tim McConnell joins the show to talk about his son's NBA Finals journey! And a Dom Debrief on NFL games in movie theaters, if Brady would still be a top-five QB in football, and who the greatest wide receiver ever is. Hour 4: Why don't politicians get involved with sports? Dom told a funny story, but Poni has an issue with it. And Dom wants to put together a Fan golf outing.

Hour 1: Poni reacts to yet another Pirates controversy from last night's game. Dom gives a fun fact, but was it really fun? And Noah Hiles joins the show to talk yesterday's bullpen fan fight.

Noah Hiles joins the show to talk about Santana's bullpen fight last night, what's going on with Tommy Pham, and more!

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to ponder some Steelers over/unders for the 2025 season. Will Aaron Rodgets surpass 3,200 yards and 22 touchdowns? Will either Jaylen Warren or Kaleb Johnson threaten the 1,000-yard mark? Can DK Metcalf get over the 1,000-yard threshold that's been a problem for Steelers receivers including George Pickens in recent years? And how many sacks will T.J. Watt record? Our duo tackles those questions, plus some Penguins topics. Can GM Kyle Dubas and new coach Dan Muse return this club to Stanley Cup caliber in short order? Or is there too big a gap with the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers right now? What should we make of conflicting reports about Evgeni Malkin's future? Will this season definitely be his last in the NHL? Or could he come back for another chance to win next to Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang? And how seriously should we take a potential sale of the team back to Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys talk about malaise that has set in after an encouraging early run from manager Don Kelly's team following Derek Shelton's firing. Are fans beginning to tune out? Why hasn't Ben Cherington made a move to salvage the season, as owner Bob Nutting had suggested might be possible? Could Ke'Bryan Hayes and Mitch Keller be among names that are moved before the trade deadline? Why hasn't Tommy Pham been cut yet? And did the Pirates miss an opportunity to create some must-see TV by matching up Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal during a double header against the Detroit Tigers?

On his weekly mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions, including: Why is Tommy Pham still on the Pirates roster? Is it reasonable to expect GM Ben Cherington to make some "baseball trades" with teams that have a surplus of bats in exchange for one of the Pirates' many pitching prospects? With Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle reportedly interested in buying the Penguins, could they potentially make an offer to purchase the Pirates from Bob Nutting? Is there a deal to be struck with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jordan Lawlar? And who does Noah think the Pirates are looking to select in the upcoming MLB draft? Noah answers those questions and more.

On this week's episode, there's talk of Livvy Dunne in the air, especially by members of the Cubs security team. As the guys struggle for autographs from the Pirates, they are confronted by a weird autograph implement from some annoying fans. They weigh the pros and cons of potentially getting assaulted by Tommy Pham. And Jeremy wants to be thanked for identifying Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Tune into this hodge podge experience of graphing the Pirates!

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul Steigerwald said Fenway is still working everyday to run the business. Steigerwald on Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle buying back the Penguins: "I don't see any other factors right now that would lead me to believe that's going to happen." All signs are pointing to this being Evgeni Malkin's final season. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here?

Starkey's mailbag. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here? The Pirates have signed guys to one-year deals that haven't worked out and can be combined to pay a big free agent. The Pirates did well with Aroldis Chapman when they paid him $10 million. They need to pay a bat.

A recent national baseball story did not include Ben Cherington as someone on the hot seat. Buster Olney points to Seattle and Baltimore. Cherington is too comfortable and won't make a move. Why? We hear from Pirates fans who are upset about the offense and not acquiring any hitters. Tommy Pham is 0-18 in June.

The Pirates continue to lose one-run games. They are not going anywhere this season and could sort of be called a "lost season." There is no urgency for change. Joe thinks the owner should step in to cut Tommy Pham and play Henry Davis. Can the Pirates trade part of their pitching to acquire a bat? When can you determine if a young guy can hit?

With the Pirates stuck in a rain delay, Jim hosts an impromptu Sicko Soundoff featuring live call-ins from the NS9 community. From debating Ben Cherington's best trades and the IKF dilemma to exploring Mitch Keller trade scenarios and the absurd national discourse around Paul Skenes, no topic is off-limits. Plus, a deep dive into Andrew McCutchen's Hall of Fame case, why Tommy Pham is still here, and what a proper “retool” should look like. Hit that like button, subscribe, and sound off in the comments with your own takes! 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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

With Allen Medlock (@amedlock1) beginning his warmup tosses, Daniel (@C70) brings in Musial veteran Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79.bsky.social) to talk about the current run of the Cardinals. Where else can you hear Craig Paquette get name dropped, the 2004 Cardinals referenced, and Brendon Donovan tied to Tommy Pham? Plus there's some classic old man rants in here as well and more All-Star talk than you'd expect at the end of May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reacted to the Jared Jones news and if he can recover at a quicker pace than normal. Jeff said Jones apparently felt something in his elbow during recovery and it made him realize it might be time for surgery. Jeff said Paul Skenes is probably most upset about the Jones news and not about his gem being wasted on Sunday. Did the Pirates do enough to build this team? The guys asked Jeff why Tommy Pham is still on the roster, which comes on the heels of one of his better games.

One baseball insider said the Pirates do intend to build around Paul Skenes and baseball Twitter is having fun with it. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reacted to the Jared Jones news and if he can recover at a quicker pace than normal. Jeff said Jones apparently felt something in his elbow during recovery and it made him realize it might be time for surgery. Jeff said Paul Skenes is probably most upset about the Jones news and not about his gem being wasted on Sunday. Did the Pirates do enough to build this team? The guys asked Jeff why Tommy Pham is still on the roster, which comes on the heels of one of his better games. Judge Donny.

Noah thinks the Pirates may be playing Tommy Pham to trade him in exchange for something or cash considerations. Noah thinks the Pirates need to think about sending Colin Holderman to AAA and do what the Bucs did with David Bednar. Noah doesn't see Ben Cherington being let go before the draft.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Noah thinks the Pirates may be playing Tommy Pham to trade him in exchange for something or cash considerations. Noah doesn't see Ben Cherington being let go before the draft. the Pirates need to think about sending Colin Holderman to AAA. Joe disagrees with the idea that the Pirates should trade Paul Skenes for Skenes' sake. We hear from the fans.

We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. He would get rid of Tommy Pham and others. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now.

Mullsy joins to recap the Mullsy-Austin trivia game. Is Tommy Pham one of the worst free agent signings in Pirates history? Pham is hitting .176 with no home runs and six RBIs in 34 games. This is not the Paul Skenes we expected. His strikeouts are down three-per-game. He's still pitching great, but not at a Cy Young level.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Mullsy joins to recap the Mullsy-Austin trivia game. Is Tommy Pham one of the worst free agent signings in Pirates history? Pham is hitting .176 with no home runs and six RBIs in 34 games. This is not the Paul Skenes we expected. Paul Skenes believes his stuff is unlike any other pitcher. Shouldn't that mean he pitches like the best? Skenes' walks are way up.

The first impressions of the Don Kelly era as the Pirates beat the Braves 2 out of 3 times this weekend. Can this team take a step forward following the Derek Shelton firing? The guys quizzed Austin on some Pittsburgh sports knowledge. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

Send us a textIn this episode a wide range of topics come up as Erin and Lisa grapple with the Brewers being in 3rd place in the division. We discuss Pat Murphy's Management style, clubhouse vibes, and feminine energy. The babes talk about Tommy Pham's suspension, whether Cal Raleigh is worthy of the nickname "THE" Big Dumper, switch hitters, and more. As always you'll hear our Fielders Choice and Sausage Race winners. This is a silly one!Support the showThis is a podcast created by fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and is in no way affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers or with Major League Baseball. Follow us on Social Media!Bluesky: @BrewersBabesInstagram: @brewers_babesTwitter: @BrewersBabes

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He welcomes Washington Wild Things general manager Tony Buselli to analyze the Pirates' most recent losing funk, which included a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Is this team fixable around stars like Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen? Does manager Derek Shelton have the right answers? Or could his time in the dugout be running short? And what should general manager Ben Cherington do with struggling hitters like Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski and Jared Triolo?

Ben Cherington said the Pirates signed Tommy Pham for a reason and they like his toughness. Why? Alexander Canario is still here but hasn't done well offensively. The Pirates offense is statistically one of the worst in baseball.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ben Cherington said the Pirates signed Tommy Pham for a reason and they like his toughness. We don't understand the move and why Pham is considered an important acquisition. Ben Cherington thinks the Pirates need to "be urgent everyday and not in a rush." Cherington said, "it starts with me, it doesn't end with me."

Carmen Mlodzinski's short outing, a dominant performance by the bullpen, and Andrew McCutchen's clutch go-ahead double in the 7th. They also dive into Joey Bart's rough night behind the plate, the ongoing struggles of Tommy Pham, and the latest on David Bednar's strong return to the closer role. Plus, Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaways, a look ahead to Paul Skenes Day, and a special shoutout to Jack Wilson ahead of Thursday night's live show. 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.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

On his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: When will prospect Bubba Chandler be promoted to bolster the rotation behind names like Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Did Ben Cherington make a mistake in not extending Oneil Cruz this offseason, given his hot start at the plate? Who's the front runner to be the Pirates' All-Star through April? Cruz? Skenes? Maybe Andrew McCutchen? How does Noah assess the job Matt Hague has done as hitting coach? With some players having solid starts but others like Jack Suwinski and Tommy Pham struggling mightily? And is Pham a bust like Rowdy Tellez as a free agent signing?

The Pirates were shut out last night for a league-leading fifth time. In the lifeless effort at PNC Park, what are brewing as the team's biggest problems? At 11-19, they are among the worst teams in baseball. Poni has Tommy Pham as the ring leader of horribleness. How much longer to Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington have?

The Pirates were shut out last night for a league-leading fifth time. In the lifeless effort at PNC Park, what are brewing as the team's biggest problems? At 11-19, they are among the worst teams in baseball. Poni has Tommy Pham as the ring leader of horribleness. How much longer to Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington have? What is the most embarrassing aspect of the Pirates right now? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Is Rick Tocchet bound to be the Penguins next coach? TK isn't so sure. He thinks the Kyle Dubas hire will be a developmental coach that is ready to take on his first team. Tyler thinks the Penguins need a guy that is on-board with a rebuild. The guys dove into a few different candidates that could fit the job in Pittsburgh. TK said Sidney Crosby is still the selling point for any coach, but that person has to be patient.

*Not* a reference to Tommy Pham, but he does appear in Police Blotter for possibly a record-setting time. Our fantasy team infields continue to make news with Pottymouth contemplating Rice from Wong and Patti finally covering 3B. Christian Walker heats up, Eugenio Suarez makes some noise, Wyatt Langford is back with a bang, and Pete CA can't stop taking it to the Dodgers. Again we make with the City Connect opinions including agreeing with Sweetart references and feeling groovy. We crosstrain with the first ever Final Four Inclusion Clinic and encourage you to give a listen to the Queer Women in Sports panel.We say, “Jameson is on my team and I will celebrate appropriately,” “hand gesture below the waist,” and “Georgia O'Keefe Oyster Catcher thing.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Unsanitary beer drinking by Padres fans, another weird Diamondbacks game, Tommy Pham makes a crude gesture to a fan, and everyone needs to freak out a little less because it's not even Memorial Day. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround and sign up at the Slapdick Prospect level to get access to our bonus episodes, including our recent episode on baseball curses with Annie Parnell.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts live to the club's weekend sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians and looks ahead to a West Coast swing against the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. Can the club survive a schedule that gets tougher in the coming weeks? Does manager Derek Shelton deserve the scrutiny he's getting for lineup decisions related to Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, Jack Suwinski, Tommy Pham, Alexander Canario and others? How much hope should fans have in underlying statistic that suggest an offensive turnaround should be coming at some point? And when will this team begin to take advantage of strong starts from names including Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes? Noah tackles those topics and more.