North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Jaden Woods joins North Shore Nine for a laid-back “Get to Know” interview as he gets ready to head west for the Arizona Fall League. The left-hander opens up about his routine on and off the field, from playing golf every Monday with teammates to learning how to face adversity in Double-A Altoona. Woods breaks down what makes the Eastern League so tough, how h...

We’re joined by Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Derek Diamond as he hits the road for his second stint in the Arizona Fall League. Derek opens up about his 2025 season, including the challenges of missing time with injury, his return to Altoona for a playoff push, and the adrenaline of being back on the mound. He talks about the transition from starter to bullpen, how he’s building his pitch...

It’s report card time on Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates season is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down grades for every position — from the rotation to the bullpen, the lineup to the bench. Who earned an “A” for their 2025 performance? Who flunked out completely? And what do these grades say about where the team goes from here in 2026? Join u...

The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates season has officially come to a close — and NS9LIVE! is here to break it all down. Don Kelly is back, Ben Cherington is back, but Oscar Marin, Mike Rabelo, and Brent Strom are all out. We dive into what those changes mean for the organization moving forward, plus revisit our preseason predictions to see how right (or wrong) we were. The crew also reflects on the highs,...

Today, Don Kelly and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to an extension bringing him back as the skipper of the 2026 Pirates. It was also announced immediately after his press conference that General Manager Ben Cherington has been reassured that he will return for the 2026 season. Seems like not much change is happening among the front office immediately after the Pirates finished with 91 losses. Thou...

Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. The North Shore Nine crew dives into the Post-Gazette’s hard-hitting story on the Pirates’ frustrating 2025 season—spotlighting Paul Skenes’ pointed comments, Bob Nutting’s ownership decisions, and the growing calls for Ben Cherington’s job. We break down the best quotes and what they mean for the front office, the clubhouse, and the future of the fra...

The Pirates’ 2025 season officially closed with a 4–1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, finishing the year at 71–91. In this final NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down the game and reflect on a long, frustrating season. They highlight Johan Oviedo’s outing—five innings, three hits, three walks, three strikeouts, and two earned runs, including a first-inni...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Doug discuss the Pirates 3-1 victory over the Braves in the second to last game of the season. The boys break down Bubba Chandler's stellar outing as he limited the Braves to one run over 5.2 innings. Ryan and Doug also talk about Spencer Horwitz with another strong game at the plate and Henry Davis' solo home run as well as the bullpen bein...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros breaks down the Pirates’ 9–3 win over the Braves in Atlanta. DiNardo and Nathan highlight Spencer Horwitz’s breakout night, as the first baseman crushed two home runs and drove the offense to a rare September outburst. The crew also dives deep into what might have been Mitch Keller’s final start in a Pirates uniform. They analyze his uneven 3.2-inning...

Paul Skenes closes out a remarkable rookie season with a 1.97 ERA, capping an intense Pirates–Reds series that felt like October baseball. In this episode of NS9LIVE, we break down: The fiery energy from Pittsburgh as they finish strong against Cincinnati How Skenes’ historic numbers set the tone for the future MLB’s new Automated Ball/Strike (ABS) system arriving in 2026 Why the Pirates’ evolving...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Cody and Nathan discuss the Pirates 2-1 loss to the Reds in the series finale as the Pirates fail to complete the sweep. They break down Nick Lodolo's shove fest as he tied a career high with 12 strikeouts to blank the Bucs bats over 6.1 innings. Cody and Nathan also talk about Braxton Ashcraft's start to put a bow on his solid rookie season. They al...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. Paul Skenes made history, finishing the season with a sub-2.00 ERA—the first qualified MLB pitcher to do so since 2022. In a wild 4–3 extra-inning win over the Reds, the Pirates dealt a serious blow to Cincinnati’s playoff push behind Skenes’ dominance, a clutch Spencer Horwitz double in the 11th, and big moments from Jack Suwinski and t...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. The Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 behind Oneil Cruz’s 20th home run and a strong start from Johan Oviedo. Tyler and Doug break down Oviedo’s 7-strikeout outing, Hunter Barco’s MLB debut, and a dominant bullpen effort. We’ll also talk about Jack Suwinski’s controversial replay, Rafael Flores’ impressive defense, and wh...

Paul Skenes didn’t hold back, telling teammates it’s time to “look in the mirror” and make the sacrifices needed to win. On this Bucco Brew, we break down Skenes’ challenge and what it means for the Pirates’ clubhouse. We also debate whether Andrew McCutchen just took his final at-bat at PNC Park—and if the Pirates should bring the franchise legend back next season. Plus, GM Ben Cherington says he...

Mike Burrows, Carmen Mlodzinski, & Dauri Moreta combine to shutout the Athletics for the 2nd straight day. The offense came through in a big way as well scoring 11 runs. Both Joey Bart and Jared Triolo had 4 hits a piece. Doug and DiNardo break down today's game with no complaints. Listen to the North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your firs...

Bubba Chandler looked electric today and then Braxton Ashcraft came in after and pitched three perfect innings. These young pitchers are really talented and put on a display tonight. Ryan and DiNardo talk about their performances while also the lack of offense, even though the two solo shots by Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds were enough to get the victory tonight. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off y...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates’ early 3–0 lead quickly unraveled as Mitch Keller’s solid start was spoiled by a three-run homer from Lawrence Butler, giving Oakland a 4–3 win and handing Pittsburgh its 12th loss in 13 games. Jim and Doug break down the missed opportunities with runners in scoring position, a surprisingly strong bullpen effort, and what this latest one-run...

We push back on the national trade chatter and lay out why the Pirates shouldn’t entertain it—period. From roster construction to timeline, we talk realistic paths to keep your ace in Pittsburgh and what an early-career plan could look like. Then we dive into Rafael Flores’ surprise call-up and debut. Why adding him now (9/18) makes sense for the 40-man, what we saw in his first game (hard contact...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Cody and Doug breakdown the final Pirates Cubs game of the season. Cody and Doug both vent their frustrations with the fact that the Cubs are celebrating reaching the Postseason by clinching against the Pirates at PNC Park. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: h...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their tenth game in the last eleven, falling 4–1 to the Chicago Cubs. Paul Skenes struggled with command, giving up three runs in the first inning and never finding his usual sharpness. Despite a brief spark from an early Oneil Cruz triple, the offense managed just four hits and struck out twelve times. Jim and Tyler break...

The North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti’s breaks down a rough Roberto Clemente Day at PNC Park as the Pirates fall 4-0 to the Cubs. Tyler and Neil vent about a lifeless offense—just three hits and ten runners left on base—plus Braxton Ashcraft’s uneven start, Cam Sanders’ big homer allowed, and what the lineup’s lack of future pieces means for 2026 and beyond. They also debate Ben C...

Bucco Brew dives into the Arizona Fall League: Pirates assignments and how AFL reps could impact 2026 roles and Rule 5 decisions. Then we break down Konnor Griffin’s first full pro year—tools vs. production, month-to-month trends, plate discipline, contact quality, defense up the middle, base running value—and map a realistic 2026 timeline and position fit. Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. If y...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros breaks down the Pirates’ 4–3 loss to the Nationals—a game that started with a three-run first and then a long, quiet stretch from the offense. We dig into Oneil Cruz’s focus and base running lapse (despite some good swings), Bryan Reynolds’ effort on a key ball in play, and why accountability and fundamentals remain glaring issues under Don Kelly vs....

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Tyler and Ryan break down the Pirates 5-1 victory over the Nationals Saturday as they snap a 7-game losing streak. The boys discuss Bubba Chandler's stellar bounce back start where he was perfect through five innings. They also talk about the offense which did nothing against the Nats starter and then woke up to rally for five runs against the bullpe...

Mitch Keller had the Nats on lockdown—five scoreless through 5 on just 62 pitches—before he was lifted and the bullpen let it slip, turning a 3–0 lead into a 6–5 loss. Doug and DiNardo break down the decision to pull Keller, the ensuing relief carousel (and why “just get outs” wasn’t the plan), and a bizarre base-running gaffe at the plate that erased the tying run. We hit the late push too: Nick...