North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Colorado Rockies 9-0 on a night that belonged to Bubba Chandler’s long-awaited MLB debut. The NS9 crew breaks down Chandler’s first start, his poise on the mound, and what it means for the Pirates moving forward. We also dive into the offense erupting for nine runs, standout performances across the lineup, and the overall energy at PNC Park. Powered by Primanti...

Andrew McCutchen isn’t holding back. In his recent sit-down at Wrigley with Jose Negron of DKPS, Cutch admitted he doesn’t want to “waste a roster spot” and made it clear that the Pirates have to pay to win if they want to take advantage of their pitching window. We dive into what that means for his future in Pittsburgh, how his Milwaukee stint shaped his outlook, and whether 2026 will be his 18th...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. The Pirates beat the Blue Jays 2-1 thanks to a great outing from Johan Oviedo and Tommy Pham's 2 RBI Double in the 1st inning. Cody and Doug sit down to break down all the action and giveaway Primanti Bros. sandwiches. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https:...

Doug and DiNardo break down the Pirates’ 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays on tonight’s NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The guys dive into Mitch Keller’s second-half struggles, how the Pirates’ offense once again failed to capitalize on opportunities, and what this loss means for the club as they continue to stumble through August. Plus, they touch on bullpen usage and whether Keller can rebou...

North Shore Nine Postgame show powered by Primanti Bro's. Paul Skenes gave the Pirates another strong start, going 6 innings with 8 strikeouts and allowing just 2 runs. The offense scratched out 4 runs thanks to some Blue Jays miscues, while Spencer Horwitz had a solid day and Tommy Pham brought some fire. The bullpen trio of Evan Sisk, Kyle Nicolas, and Dennis Santana locked things down to secure...

The future is coming fast. The Pirates just promoted Konnor Griffin to AA-Altoona, making him the youngest player in Curve history. We break down what his monster season means, how quickly he could reach Pittsburgh, and what this does for the team’s shortstop plans. We also dive into: The Cubs owning the Pirates for the 11th straight year Andrew Heaney’s contract and move to the bullpen Who could...

The Pirates blew a 3–2 lead and fell to the Cubs, 4–3, in a bullpen game where Carmen gave them 4 innings of 1-run ball before the pen (Holderman → Heaney → a bloop to tie → Mattson in the 8th) couldn’t lock it down. Offensively, IKF/Horwitz manufactured a run, but the broader issue remains: not a single Pirate entered the day above league-average at the plate. We dig into bunting/fundamentals, th...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Jim and Tyler break down Tommy Pham’s big homer, Jared Triolo’s double, Mike Burrows’ swing-and-miss stuff, and the Pirates’ overall offensive struggles against Shota Imanaga. They also talk about Kyle Nicolas’ 99 mph heat out of the pen, and where the Pirates go from here after another frustrating loss. Catch all the highlights, analysis, and banter fro...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled out a 3-2 win over the Cubs in Chicago behind Braxton Ashcraft’s strong start and Jack Suwinski’s clutch ninth-inning home run. Jim and Doug break down all the key moments — from Ashcraft’s emergence, to Isaac Mattson’s gritty escape, to Dennis Santana closing it out — plus plenty of banter about Jared Triolo, Henry Davis, a...

Rafael Flores’ journey from the Yankees organization to the Pirates has given him a front-row seat to two very different approaches to player development — and we’re breaking it all down. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Colin Beasley joins NS9LIVE after his recent trip to Indianapolis to share what he saw from Flores, Cam Devanney, Bubba Chandler, and more (link here: tinyurl.com/msrzbsk5). We’ll dig in...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Pirates get swept by the Brewers in a 12-5 loss in Milwaukee. Neil and Doug break down Mitch Keller’s rough outing, a lifeless offense outside of Bryan Reynolds’ two homers, and a bullpen that couldn’t stop the bleeding. They talk about why the Brewers are everything the Pirates aren’t, the post-deadline collapse, and why there’s little opti...

Paul Skenes vs. Freddy Peralta was supposed to be a marquee pitching matchup… but the Pirates didn’t get the memo. Skenes gave up his first first-inning run this season, and from there it all unraveled into a brutal 14-0 loss to the Brewers. Jim and DiNardo break down the disaster — from the lifeless offense to the bullpen implosion — and ask the big questions about whether this team has already q...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. TThe Pirates delivered another lifeless performance in Milwaukee, falling 7-1 to the Brewers in a game that perfectly sums up this frustrating season. Tyler and Neil rip into Andrew Heaney’s disastrous start, the constant roster mismanagement, and why Bubba Chandler needs to replace him ASAP. They break down the team’s infield shuffle ma...

Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea Jim and DiNardo are joined by Anthony Murphy from Bucs On Deck to break down whether it’s time for Bubba Chandler to make the jump from AAA to the Pirates. The guys debate his readiness, role, and impact if called up. They’ll also recap the Pirates’ 4-game weekend series vs the Reds and preview this week’s big series in Milwaukee. Presented by Fanduel...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates dropped a 14-8 game to the Reds despite piling up 16 hits and 5 walks, as the bullpen surrendered 10 runs after Mike Burrows’ start. Jim and Neil recap how the game unraveled, from missed chances with runners in scoring position to the ongoing power shortage and lack of depth in the pitching staff. They also dive into the struggles of Oneil C...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Tyler and Doug discuss today's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Braxton Ashcraft started on the mound, went 3.1 innings and struck out 5. Is Ashcraft a legitimate rotation option? They also discuss the possibility of Bubba Chandler's arrival soon and the lack of offense. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer...

Doug and DiNardo break down the Pirates’ 3-2 comeback win over the Reds on Friday night. They highlight Bryan Reynolds’ clutch two-out, two-run double in the 8th that flipped the game, plus how “August Reynolds” has been locked in since the San Francisco series. The guys also discuss Oneil Cruz’s RBI hit, Mitch Keller’s outing, and how the Pirates offense battled against Reds starter Chase Burns,...

Tyler and DiNardo break down the Pirates' 7-0 win over the Reds. They dive into Paul Skenes’ six shutout innings and how he worked around traffic in the first, then shift to the offense putting up early runs and why this one felt over by the 4th inning. They also highlight Oneil Cruz & Henry Davis' much-needed night, Bryan Reynolds bat recently, and discuss Jared Triolo's performance since the...

Ke’Bryan Hayes is gone. David Bednar is gone. And according to reports, the Pirates’ payroll might not increase in 2026. So… what exactly is the plan here? We’re joined by Alex Stumpf of MLB.com to break down the Hayes trade, what went wrong in Pittsburgh, and how a years-old report about Jon Nunnally might explain more than people realize. Then we dive into the Bednar deal, Dennis Santana steppin...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Cody and Neil breakdown the action from the Pirates-Giants Finale in Pittsburgh 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...

The Pirates got steamrolled at home, falling 8-1 to the Giants in a game that was never close. Doug & DiNardo break down another uninspired performance from Don Kelly's squad — including brutal defense, non-competitive at-bats, and a a bad outing by Mike Burrows. We also discuss the debut of Cam Sanders. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Co...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Jack Suwinski stole the show at PNC Park, blasting a clutch 2-run homer in the 7th to spark a Pirates comeback and then scoring the game-winning run in a thrilling 5-4 walk-off over the Giants. From Johan Oviedo’s long-awaited return to the mound, to big bullpen performances from Johan Ramirez, Ryan Borucki, and Dauri Moreta, the Bucs pieced it together...

The Pirates survived a crazy Rockies series, but after the trade deadline, are they any different? Jim and DiNardo react to Ben Cherington’s and Paul Skenes’ post-deadline comments, talk about who needs to step up down the stretch, and preview the Giants series. The final two months could tell us a lot — or nothing at all. Presented by Fanduel Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at h...

The Pirates finally escaped Coors Field with a win, avoiding the sweep with a 9–5 victory over the Rockies. Spencer Horwitz led the charge with a huge day at the plate, hitting 2 home runs, and the bullpen actually held it down after a weekend full of blown leads. Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down the wild series finale, what went right today, and how the Pirates can build off this heading...

Paul Skenes took the mound today and looked dominant through 5, and then the wheels came off. We discuss the pitching, the lack off offense from everyone not named Peguero, and Donnie Ball. But seriously, THREE homers from Liover Peguero? What a game from him and should we see even more from him? Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 3...