North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

We start by debating a big question raised in Noah Hiles’ mailbag this week: will GM Ben Cherington return in 2026—and should he? (Spoiler: we’re not so sure that’s the right move.) Next, we break down how Don Kelly has performed as interim manager and whether he deserves the job long-term. Plus, we reveal which Pirates prospects are headed to the Arizona Fall League and share what their invitatio...

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NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti’s. The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped another heartbreaker in Baltimore, losing 2–1 on a walk-off despite a dominant five-inning, eight-strikeout outing from Paul Skenes. Spencer Horwitz provided the lone offensive spark with a solo homer, but the lineup managed only two hits all night as Oneil Cruz, Henry Davis, and the rest of the bats continued to struggle. On...

The Pirates dropped a heartbreaker in Baltimore, losing on a crew chief review in extra innings. Jim and Tyler break it all down on tonight’s North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. We get into the Pirates’ brutal offensive struggles (just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position), the lack of power throughout the lineup, and how this continues to define their season. But it wasn...

The Pirates just got swept by the Brewers, and all eyes are on Oneil Cruz. The Bucs’ shortstop has been in a prolonged slump for months, and the struggles are starting to raise big questions about his future as the team’s cornerstone. We break down what’s gone wrong with Cruz at the plate, whether it’s fixable, and what it means for the Pirates moving forward. We also recap a tough series in Milwa...

The Brewers spoiled Bubba Chandler’s MLB debut as the Pirates fell 10–2 at PNC Park. On tonight’s NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros, we break down Bubba’s rough first outing, the positives and negatives from the him, and what this loss means moving forward. We talk pitching struggles, defensive lapses, and whether this was just rookie nerves or a sign of bigger concerns. Plus, we dive int...

Tonight’s North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. recaps the Pirates’ 4–1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Jim and Ryan break down Mitch Keller’s strong outing undone by one mistake pitch, Brandon Woodruff’s dominance over the Pirates lineup, and the offense’s brutal 0-for-6 night with runners in scoring position. They also discuss Nick Yorke’s missed opportunities, Bryan Reynolds’...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates fell 5-2 to the Brewers after riding high on a sweep of the Dodgers. Tyler and Neil dive into Johan Oviedo’s strong outing, Quinn Priester dealing against his former club, the bullpen’s struggles, and the lineup’s lack of power. They also touch on Nick Gonzalez’s defense, Spencer Horwitz’s two-hit night, and what the Pirates need heading into...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates took down the Dodgers behind a lights-out performance from Paul Skenes and some timely hitting from Bryan Reynolds and Nick Yorke. Skenes struck out some of baseball’s biggest names, while Reynolds and Yorke fueled a huge rally in the fifth that put the game out of reach. The Dodgers tried to claw back in the ninth, but the Bucs held strong t...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed hot with a 3–0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park! Tyler and Neil break it all down on the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. We dive into Braxton Ashcraft’s outing, why his stuff is so electric, and how he’s pushing his way into next year’s rotation conversation. The g...

DiNardo and Neil break down the Pirates’ wild 9-7 win over the Dodgers on tonight’s NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The guys recap how the offense exploded early, with clutch hits throughout the lineup, and how the bullpen nearly let Los Angeles back in before Dennis Santana finally shut the door. They highlight standout performances from Jared Triolo and Tommy Pham, discuss some key d...

Pirates director of amateur scouting Justin Horowitz joins North Shore Nine to break down the 2025 draft and the philosophy driving Pittsburgh’s pipeline. He explains why the draft is “our Super Bowl,” details the conviction behind selecting Konnor Griffin, and unpacks how Seth Hernandez fell to No. 6—covering the traits the Pirates prioritize (athleticism, repeatable delivery, strike-throwing, de...

The latest Bucco Brew dives into whether the Pittsburgh Pirates are closer to competing than many realize. Jim and DiNardo break down the state of the roster, from the young core’s development to the impact of recent moves, while also questioning if the front office has done enough to push the team toward contention. The guys touch on pitching depth, offensive inconsistencies, and what needs to ch...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Jim and Cody recap the Pirates’ 5–2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway. Mitch Keller delivered a strong start with seven strikeouts and no earned runs, but defensive miscues and a disastrous inside-the-park homer flipped the game. The guys dig into Henry Davis’ continued offensive struggles despite his defensive growth, wasted scoring chances with runners on...

The Pirates hammered the Red Sox, 10–3, at Fenway—Pittsburgh’s second straight win in Boston to clinch the series. The 10 runs tied the most the Red Sox have allowed at Fenway this season. Pittsburgh trailed, took the lead, gave it back, then rallied again, scoring in multiple innings. Team totals: 12 hits, 7 walks, 9 strikeouts; every Pirate recorded a hit, and five players had an RBI. On the mou...

The Pirates rallied late in Boston to beat the Red Sox 4–2, spoiling rookie Payton Tolle’s debut. Neil and DiNardo break down the marquee matchup of Paul Skenes vs. Tolle: Skenes didn’t have his very best but stayed icy—6 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 6 K on 95 pitches—working through some shaky defense (rough night for IKF, and a drop in CF) and a Roman Anthony homer. Andrew McCutchen carried the offense (3-for...

Bucs talk, big maps, bigger vibes. Tonight we break down Stephen J. Nesbitt’s fresh MLB realignment proposal—what changes, what sacred rivalries stay intact, and why his map could actually work. Then we dive into Bubba Chandler’s first two big-league showings: a four-inning SAVE in his debut and four scoreless for his first MLB WIN—with eight whiffs and triple-digit heaters in outing No. 2. What’s...

The Pirates and Cardinals wrapped up their 2025 season series, and Neil and Doug break it all down on tonight’s Postgame Show Powered by Primanti’s. The guys vent about the all-too-familiar script: Braxton Ashcraft shoved, but the bats disappeared and the bullpen collapsed late. They dig into Yohan Ramirez’s disastrous outing, the shaky trust level with Colin Holderman, and the larger issue of bul...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Tyler and Jim discussed today's Pirates win against the Cardinals. Bubba Chandler threw 4 scoreless innings in relief. He became one of five pitchers to earn a save and win in his first two Major League games. Tommy Pham was all the Pirates needed offensively with a two run single. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates postgame show...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bro’s. The Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Cardinals 8–3 and the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. has it all covered! Jim and Tyler break down a huge night for the Bucs, starting with a first-inning explosion that put St. Louis away early. Mitch Keller delivered a much-needed bounce-back start with 9 strikeouts, while Henr...

The Pirates blew a 4–1 lead and dropped a frustrating 7–6 loss to the Cardinals, and DiNardo and Neil are here to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. We dive into the collapse: from Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz's back to back homers to Alec Burleson’s big night, and Andrew Heaney's terrible performance that turned the tide. The guys vent about how the Pirates...

Get to know Pirates No. 11 prospect Sammy Stafura—acquired in the Ke’Bryan Hayes deadline deal—as he walks us through a whirlwind month: getting traded, reporting to Bradenton, and earning a quick bump to Greensboro. Sammy shares how he found out about the trade, first impressions of the Pirates’ player-development system, and whether a jump in swing rate is by design or just the sample talking. W...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are rolling after a weekend sweep of the Rockies, and we’ve got plenty to break down on this week’s Bucco Brew! We start with the latest news and notes as the Pirates claim Ryan Kreidler and Jared Triolo continues to heat up in August. Triolo has been red-hot as the everyday shortstop, flashing his glove and showing real offensive growth — could he be cementing himself as a...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Neil chat about the Pirates 4-0 victory over the Rockies for their MLB-leading 16th shutout this season. They break down Paul Skenes' start where he went a dominate 7 innings to lower his ERA to 2.07. Ryan and Neil also discuss if Jared Triolo's stellar run is for real or if it's all a mirage again. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON i...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Tyler and Doug are back with another North Shore Nine show! We gave away Primanti Bros sandwiches and broke down Mike Burrows’ strong start, plus the bullpen led by Carmen Mlodzinski, Kyle Nicolas, Colin Holderman, and Yohan Ramirez. We also reacted to Andrew McCutchen’s home run, talked Tommy Pham’s presence, and debated whether we believe...