North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Paul Skenes took the mound on the international stage and gave Team USA exactly what it needed in a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, and now we’ve got plenty to dig into on Bucco Brew. We’re breaking down Skenes’ outing, what stood out from his 4.1 innings, and what it meant to watch Oneil Cruz and Gregory Soto on the other side of a game that felt loaded with Pirates ties. We’ll also touch on...

On today’s OffBeat with Alex Stumpf, Alex digs into one of the biggest unanswered questions on the Pirates roster: catcher. Even after an aggressive offseason, Pittsburgh didn’t address a position that remains loaded with uncertainty. Alex breaks down why Joey Bart may be the safest option in the room, why Henry Davis still has real upside despite the offensive concerns, why Endy Rodriguez remains...

Tonight on The Point, we’re tackling three huge questions that could define the Pirates’ 2026 season. After all the offseason additions and with spring training rolling on, does this roster actually look like a playoff team? If you’re Ben Cherington, are you putting Konnor Griffin on the Opening Day roster? And every contender needs someone to take the leap, so which Pirate is most likely to deliv...

Alex Stumpf takes a deep dive into one of the Pirates’ most interesting spring storylines: Carmen Mlodzinski’s case for the fifth starter job. Alex breaks down why the 2025 starting experiment fell apart, what changed in Mlodzinski’s pitch mix, and why his splitter could be the key to handling left-handed hitters this time around. He also looks at the bigger rotation picture, the other names in th...

In the debut episode of OffBeat with Alex Stumpf, Alex dives right into the biggest Pirates storyline of the moment: Konnor Griffin. Is the 19-year-old phenom truly forcing his way onto the Opening Day roster, or is the hype getting ahead of the reality? Alex breaks down what he’s hearing, what he’s seeing, and why Griffin’s spring has created a very real conversation about Pittsburgh’s future. Fr...

Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we’re building our full prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day 26-man roster. Jim is bringing out the Jimalytics to break down every spot on the roster - catchers, infielders, outfielders, starting pitchers, and relievers - using spreadsheets and logic to decide who’s making the trip north and who could be left on the outside looking in. Before that, we’ll welcome...

The latest Bucco Brew dives into three of the biggest storylines in Pirates camp right now. We start with Oneil Cruz and why this spring feels different - from the work he put in this offseason to the early signs that this could finally be the year everything clicks. Then we get into the growing Konnor Griffin conversation as his performance keeps making the Opening Day debate harder to ignore. At...

North Shore Nine is excited to announce a new addition to our podcast lineup: Off Beat with Alex Stumpf, launching next week. The new show will bring Pirates fans a fresh daily perspective straight from the ballpark, with Alex delivering reactions, insights, and observations from around the team in a quick, easy-to-listen-to format. Episodes are expected to run around 15 minutes, giving listeners...

Doug & DiNardo wrap up the NS9 trip down to Bradenton by discussing the 2 games that were played today. Bubba Chandler started for the Pirates split squad playin in Dunedin vs. the Blue Jays while Braxton Ashcraft started at LECOM facing the Phillies. Both pitchers put up a solid performance to build on this spring. The offense was pretty light but some players to highlight were Ryan O'Hearn,...

Nate & DiNardo are live from LECOM Park before today's split squad action at LECOM Park. While half of the players are in Dunedin taking on the Blue Jays, Braxton Ashcraft and the rest of the Pirates will be facing the Phillies here in Bradenton. So far, Ashcraft has allowed 1 earned run in the 5 innings he has pitched. What are we looking for from him today as well as the upcoming season? Wha...

The Pirates lost to the Cardinals today 3-2 as the offense was quiet. Ryan O'Hearn did have 2 hits and was about the only offense we saw from who you expect to be the regular everyday players this year. Mitch Keller did start for the Pirates and looked to be as good as you want to see from Mitch. He induced a lot of weak contact outside of the HR he allowed to Nolan Gorman in the 4th inning, He en...

The Pirates face the Cardinals at LECOM Park today as Ryan and Nate break it down for you. Mitch Keller makes his 3rd start of Grapefruit League action and carries a 0.00 ERA into it. Will we see anything different from him in this start or is this just a continuation of Mitch getting in work to be mid-season form? The lineup continues to boast a plethora of regulars with Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum...

Two weeks into spring training, the Pirates’ offseason moves are starting to feel real. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we are LIVE from The Cut Golf & Grill and we look back at what Ben Cherington did this winter - and what we’re already learning from the new faces in camp. Jhostynxon Garcia (“The Password”) has popped early, Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum look like exactly what this roster needed (and ma...

DiNardo sits down with the man behind most of the magic at NS9, Cody Kohlman! As he wraps up his week and a half trip in Bradenton, we get to hear his perspective of the trip as well as the team from behind the camera. Not only do we get to hear his perspective, but he also had the opportunity to sit down with some of the Pirates top prospects in the system. Hear him talk to Termarr Johnson, Esmer...

Nate & DiNardo breakdown what happened today at LECOM Park as the Pirates defeated Team Colombia in a World Baseball Classis Exhibition. Jose Urquidy continued to look effective as he battles for the 5th starter role in this 2026 rotation. Offensively, Konnor Griffin, Jake Mangum, & Duce Gourson also produced. We also had interviews with Isaac Mattson and Justin Lawrence. Each pitcher, as...

Doug & Neil are LIVE at LECOM Park as the Pirates face team Colombia for a World Baseball Classix Exhibition game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Neil discuss all that happened today at LECOM Park. Mike Clevinger got the start and pitched very effectively. On top of that, Carmen Mlodzinski pitched in today's game and sat down with DiNardo to talk his focus on 2026 as well as the potential of starting again. Alex Stumpf also joins in to talk a little more about Carmen, the young bucs who hit back to back homers in today's game, as w...

We’re LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton for another North Shore Nine Spring Training check-in, presented by FanDuel. DiNardo and Doug soak in the vibe at the ballpark and dive into what they’re seeing up close, starting with Mike Clevenger taking the ball and what his role could look like as camp rolls on. From there, the conversation turns into the bigger picture stuff that actually matters right...

As the Pirates’ rotation picture starts to come into focus, the fifth starter battle is heating up in Bradenton. Jose Urquidy, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Hunter Barco are all making their case — and Barco’s strong Sunday outing added even more intrigue to an already tight competition. But the story doesn’t stop there. The Pirates’ pitching depth has been one of the biggest developments of camp, with p...

Jim is joined by DiNardo back in Bradenton as the NS9 Spring Training crew transitions into “shift two” with new faces arriving and others heading out. They recap a winning weekend the hard way (two road games on Florida’s east coast with no TV feed) as the Pirates move to 8-2 in Grapefruit League play, highlighted by Konnor Griffin’s third homer of the spring and a big swing from Jhostynxon Garci...

The Pirates take down the Orioles 6-1 in Bradenton, and this one belonged to the “Young Bucs” late. Jim and Tyler break down the seventh-inning rally, standout base running, and why the prospects made the difference. We also dive into a strong day on the mound as Mitch Keller and a parade of relievers keep Baltimore in check, plus thoughts on Konnor Griffin’s 0-for-2 that still featured loud conta...

We’re LIVE from LECOM Park before the Pirates take on the Orioles, and it’s all about Konnor Griffin’s first home start of the spring. We talk what we want to see from Griffin today (at-bats, reps at short, “leave no doubt”), plus a look at Mitch Keller’s second start and why his changeup focus matters as he ramps up. We also hit: Mason Montgomery’s nasty stuff vs. the key: command and first-pitch...

The Pirates close out Thursday with a 6–4 win over the Twins and a familiar face in town, as Derek Shelton returns to spring training and sparks some conversation. Tyler and Doug break down Jose Urquidy's first outing in a Pirates uniform, why spring results matter less than the process, and how the shortstop competition is pushing Nick Gonzales to another level. They also dive into early spring s...

North Shore Nine is LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton ahead of Pirates vs. Twins. Join the stream as the crew recaps Paul Skenes' final tune-up before heading to the World Baseball Classic. Also, Derek Shelton makes his return to LECOM Park as manager of Minnesota. Like the video Subscribe for daily Spring Training coverage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

North Shore Nine is LIVE from Pirates Spring Training, broadcasting from The Cut Golf & Grill in Palmetto, Florida with Jim, Tyler, and Doug. We are on the ground in Bradenton covering camp in real time, and the biggest question is starting to get loud. Can Konnor Griffin actually crack the Opening Day roster? We will break down what we have seen, what still needs to happen, and where Griffin...