North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody attempt to shake off their disbelief and break down the Pirates 17-16 loss at Colorado. They discuss the Pirates historic 9-run 1st inning and how they blew leads of 9-0, 12-4 and 15-6. They also talk about Thomas Harrington's rough return to the Majors and Santana's first outing as the main guy since the David Bednar trade as he gives...

The NS9 crew goes live to close out a chaotic MLB Trade Deadline! We react in real time as the Pittsburgh Pirates trade closer David Bednar to the Yankees and make several other key moves. Did Ben Cherington do enough? How do the returns for Bednar and Ke’Bryan Hayes stack up? What does it all mean for Mitch Keller’s future in Pittsburgh? We break down each deal, give instant reactions, and argue...

The Pirates have traded David Bednar to the Yankees — and we’re going live to break it all down. Join us for an emergency episode as we react to the return of Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez. Did Ben Cherington get enough for the All-Star closer? What does this mean for the direction of the franchise? Subscribe and jump in the chat — we’re talking Bednar, the return, and what comes...

Tonight on NS9LIVE, we're joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles to preview the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Noah shares the latest he's hearing around the league and what moves — if any — the Pirates could be making before the buzzer. We also give our own thoughts on what the Pirates should do and break down the just-completed series against the San Francisco Giants. With the deadline...

The Pirates finish off a sweep of the Giants with a gritty extra-inning win, led by Isaac Mattson’s dominant two-inning save and a strong start from Mike Burrows. Neil and Doug break down the clutch pitching, missed opportunities on offense, and what Bednar’s absence could mean heading into the trade deadline. Plus, thoughts on the Caleb Ferguson trade and more frustration with Jack Suwinski. Don’...

In this emergency episode of North Shore Nine, we react live to the shocking trade that sent Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds. We break down what the Pirates got in return — including Edwin Arroyo and Julian Aguiar — and debate what this move signals about Ben Cherington’s strategy heading into the deadline. Was this a smart sell-high move? Are the Pirates waving the white flag? And what does...

The Pirates stay hot with a 3-1 win over the Giants, led by Bailey Falter’s crafty start, Tommy Pham’s continued tear, and three perfect innings from Braxton Ashcraft. Jim and Doug recap all the key moments, including Liover Peguero’s big night, a hilariously bad Giants blunder, and why Ashcraft might deserve a shot in the rotation soon. Subscribe for more Pirates postgame breakdowns and daily tra...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. The Pirates Win a Wild One in San Francisco | Keller Struggles, Cutch Delivers | NS9 Postgame Show The Pirates take down the Giants 6 to 5 in one of the most entertaining games of the year and Tyler and Neil are here to break it all down Mitch Keller had his worst start in nearly two years, lasting just two innings and throwing 73 pitches. But the bu...

The Pirates just allowed one run in 30 innings… and somehow we’re still not sure if they’re buyers or sellers. On today’s Bucco Brew, we break down a dominant series win over the Diamondbacks, including Paul Skenes’ latest masterpiece and Andrew Heaney’s potential farewell start. Then we dive into Ben Cherington’s Sunday press conference and try to decipher what “building toward 2026” really means...

Ryan and Doug went to Cooperstown — and they went all out. In this special episode, the guys recap their unforgettable weekend celebrating Dave Parker’s long-overdue induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From loading up on merch at the museum, to catching the parade and soaking in the town’s baseball magic, to watching Dave Parker II honor his father with a heartfelt speech, they cover it all....

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Paul Skenes was downright filthy. Tyler and Jim break down another dominant outing from the Pirates ace, who tossed six shutout innings with nine strikeouts and stranded every runner the D-Backs put on. We dive into the ridiculous stats behind his start, his historic first-inning dominance, and why the NL Cy Young race might be his to lose. The offense a...

The Pirates blank the D-backs 2–0, and we’re breaking it all down. Oneil Cruz delivers the big blow with a 2-run homer, and Andrew Heaney—likely making his final start as a Pirate—throws a gem that no one saw coming. We talk about Heaney’s rollercoaster season, the bullpen stepping up, how David Bednar and Dennis Santana have been light out, and how the Pirates continue to stay afloat despite offe...

The Pirates honored Dave Parker with throwback jerseys, custom patches, and a special night at PNC Park... then delivered an absolute dud on the field. In this NS9 Postgame Show, DiNardo and Jim react to the lifeless 1-0 extra-inning loss to Arizona — a game where the Pirates managed just one hit and blew a golden opportunity to walk it off in the 10th. The crew breaks down: The chaotic 11th innin...

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here — and we’re breaking it all down from a Pittsburgh Pirates perspective. In this episode, we preview which Pirates players could be on the move — including Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Andrew Heaney, and Caleb Ferguson. Could this deadline be the year Cherington cashes in on their high-leverage arms? Or will they hold steady and buy around the edges? We also exp...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. The Pirates complete the sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Pittsburgh! Cody and Ryan breakdown the action as well as some trade talk. 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/northshore...

The Pirates beat the Tigers 8–5 and we’re giving away Primanti Bros sandwiches! Tyler and Doug break down a rare back-to-back win, Mitch Keller’s league-leading 15th quality start, and a surprising offensive explosion featuring eight doubles. We also highlight a signature hustle play by Oneil Cruz that stole a run — and the spotlight. Plus: • David Bednar’s dominance continues • Spencer Horwitz is...

The Pirates shut out the Tigers 3–0 behind another electric outing from Paul Skenes, who lowered his ERA to 1.91. Neil and Doug break down the win, discuss the state of the offense (still no extra-base hits), and question if the front office is capable of building around this generational ace. They also dive into trade deadline strategy, bullpen dominance from Dennis Santana and David Bednar, and...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were just swept by the White Sox, and it's pushed the fanbase to the edge. In this episode of Bucco Brew, we dive deep into Ben Cherington’s tenure as GM, and ask the question: why is he still making decisions for 2026? We also recap another brutal series loss and preview what's ahead against the Tigers. It’s time to hold this front office accountable. 🎧 Subscribe to North...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates close out Yinzerpalooza with a brutal 7-2 loss to the White Sox, completing a sweep that saw them outscored 27-7 over the weekend. Jim and Cody break down Andrew Heaney’s disastrous outing, the continued collapse of the offense, and what it all means for the future of the team. They dive into the underperformance of key players like Reynolds,...

The Pirates hit a new low. After a brutal 10–4 loss to the White Sox, Tyler and DiNardo break down everything that went wrong in another embarrassing night at PNC Park. From another quiet night for the offense to shaky defense and questionable bullpen usage, we dissect it all. Is this team broken? Can Don Kelly do anything to right the ship? We debate the franchise’s direction, the looming trade d...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. The Pirates return from the All-Star break with… that performance. Tyler and Doug break down the brutal 10-1 loss to the White Sox—aka the second-worst team in baseball—on a night where Bailey Falter faltered, the offense was lifeless, and Joey Bart couldn’t catch a break (or a strike). We vent about the total lack of energy, question th...

The All-Star break gave Pirates fans a lot to chew on — from Oneil Cruz’s 513-foot bomb in the Home Run Derby to Paul Skenes dominating the first inning of the Midsummer Classic. Cruz tied for first in the opening round before falling in the semis, while Skenes went 1-2-3 with two strikeouts in a perfect debut on the national stage. We also break down the new Home Run Derby swing-off format and wh...

On this special live reaction episode, we break down the Pittsburgh Pirates' picks of Murf Gray and Easton Carmichael in the 2025 MLB Draft. Joined by Anthony Murphy from Bucs On Deck, we dive deep into what these picks mean for the future of the Pirates’ organization. Hear our thoughts on their potential, the strategy behind the selections, and what fans can expect from these exciting prospects....

Emergency Pod: Pirates Trade Adam Frazier to Royals for Cam Devanney The Pirates have started trade szn, sending veteran utility man Adam Frazier to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for AAA shortstop Cam Devanney. We break down what this means for the big league roster, why Ben Cherington made this move now, and what Devanney could bring to the organization. We dive into Frazier’s impact during...

Join us as we break down the Pittsburgh Pirates' pick of Angel Cervantes in the 2025 MLB Draft! In this special live reaction episode, we dive into what makes Cervantes a standout prospect and what his addition means for the future of the Pirates. From his strengths to what the pick signals for the team’s strategy, we cover it all. Tune in for expert analysis, first impressions, and what’s next fo...