North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pirates dropped another series, Tommy Pham revealed vision issues are affecting his game, and at this point… it’s crystal clear Ben Cherington’s plan has completely failed. We break down the weekend series vs. the Rangers, dive into Pham’s eye problems and how they’ve impacted the lineup, and make the case that it’s officially time to move on from the Pirates’ GM. Plus: minor league moves, Edw...

The bats finally came alive. The Pirates erupted for 8 runs in the Pittsburgh heat, snapping out of a slow start to take down the Rangers. Tommy Pham had his legacy game—two doubles after going nearly 60 days without an extra-base hit. Mitch Keller asked “what the hell?” after getting no run support in his starts. Spencer Horwitz chipped in. Ke’Bryan Hayes looked sharp. And when Texas brought in C...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. The Pirates drop another close one, falling 3–2 to the Rangers in a game filled with missed opportunities and defensive miscues and Tyler and Ryan break it down. Mitch Keller looked solid early but couldn’t escape the sixth, and the bullpen couldn’t hold the line. The offense went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, including back-...

The Pirates fall flat again, losing 6-2 to the Rangers — and the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. is here to talk through the pain. Anthony DiNardo and Neil break it all down: Another lifeless performance. More bad baseball. And a team that’s just… pathetic. If you’re fed up, you’re not alone. Join us as we vent, react, and try to make sense of whatever this is. Subscribe for more unfil...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. After nearly 10 hours of chaos, rain delays, fan ejections, and a Paul Skenes gem, Jim and Tyler break down the Pirates’ wild extra-innings win over the Tigers. Powered by Primanti Brothers, this NS9 Postgame Show covers it all — from McCutchen’s continued brilliance to Dennis Santana swinging at fans. Oh, and we gave away sandwiches. Subscribe for unfil...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Afternoons with Ryan and Cody have seen better days. The boys break down the Pirates 9-2 loss in game 1 of the double header in Detroit. They discuss Andrew Heaney's worst outing of the season as his trade value continues to plummet. Tarik Skubal wasn't sharp himself, but still was good enough to limit this Pirates offense to two runs and pick up the...

Doug and Neil are back for another North Shore Nine Postgame Show, powered by Primanti Brothers, as the Pirates drop a 7–3 loss to the Tigers. They break down another brutal night of offense, Bailey Falter’s decent but unspectacular start, and Carmen Mlodzinski’s rough outing from the bullpen. The guys also dig into the return of Joey Bart and what it might mean for Henry Davis moving forward. Plu...

The Pirates drop another series — this time to the Cubs — and we’re breaking it all down to open the show. Then we shift gears and ask the big question: is it time to bring up help from Indianapolis? We debate whether Nick Yorke, Billy Cook, or even Jack Suwinski deserve a call-up to shake things up. At the 35-minute mark, Anthony Murphy joins the show to talk Pirates prospects, spotlighting the b...

The Pirates drop another close one to the Cubs, falling 3-2 in extra innings — and the frustration is setting in. DiNardo and Dougie Fresh break down the latest loss, from Mitch Keller’s solid-but-not-clutch outing to the offense once again vanishing in big spots. Is Keller ever going to figure out how to hold runners? And where’s the edge that other young arms like Skenes or Jared Jones seem to h...

The Pirates fall 2-1 to the Cubs and the offense once again looks lost. DiNardo and Doug break it all down — from the lineup’s lifeless approach to how it feels like watching the same bad movie over and over. Is there any end in sight to the Pirates’ offensive struggles? We highlight the few bright spots, including another impressive start for Michael Burrows, and try to make sense of a team stuck...

Paul Skenes Day in Wrigley didn't disappoint. The Pirates battled through rain, extra innings, and some weird vibes to grind out a 2-1 win over the Cubs. Ryan and Neil break it all down—from Skenes going five scoreless to the tense final innings that had everyone bracing for the victory. We talk about the energy Skenes brings every time he takes the mound, the offense doing just enough, and how th...

The Pirates drop another one to the Cubs, this time 3-2, falling to 28-42 on the season. Neil and Doug break it all down on tonight’s North Shore Nine Postgame Show, powered by Primanti Bros. From the continued struggles against Chicago to missed opportunities at the plate, we vent our frustrations and dive into what’s going wrong. Plus, it’s Doug’s birthday—so while the Pirates don’t raise it, we...

Andrew McCutchen turns back the clock with another clutch homer as the Pirates take down the Marlins — but is anyone going to help Mitch Keller win a game? We break down the latest bullpen shuffle with Carmen Mlodzinski returning and Kyle Nicolas optioned, while questioning why the "starter-only" plan for Mlodzinski already feels like a lie. Plus, Don Kelly’s presence is being felt, we p...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Afternoons with Ryan and Cody saw a Pirates 5-2 victory to take the series over the Marlins. They discuss Andrew McCutchen's 3-run bomb that not only was the difference in the game, but also was Cutch's 241st home run in a Pirates uniform passing Roberto Clemente on the franchise's all-time HR list. Ryan and Cody also break down Bailey Falter's perfo...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates fall 3-2 to the Marlins, and Jim and Tyler are here to break it all down. They cover the missed chances with runners in scoring position, another wasted Mitch Keller quality start, and a ninth-inning rally that came up short. Plus, thoughts on Spencer Horwitz’s struggles, Cabrian Hayes’ bat, and Isaac Mattson’s breakout performance. Catch the...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates continued their hot streak with a 10–3 win over the Marlins, led by a bases-clearing triple from Bryan Reynolds and a standout debut from Brett Sullivan behind the plate. Jim and Tyler break down the offensive explosion, Don Kelly’s aggressive bullpen decisions, and Mike Burrows’ solid outing. They also dive into Adam Frazier’s recent surge a...

The Pirates just swept the Phillies, and we’ve got a lot to say about it on this episode of Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. We dive into Carmen Mlodzinski’s request to be treated as a full-time starter and what his demotion to Triple-A really says about the Pirates' plans. Plus, is David Bednar back? We break down his recent dominance, talk Konnor Griffin’s rapid rise to Greensboro...

Paul Skenes DOMINATES again as the Pittsburgh Pirates complete the SWEEP of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 win at PNC Park! 🧹 Anthony DiNardo and Tyler Sweeney break down Skenes’ latest masterclass on the mound, his ridiculous 1.88 ERA, and how this performance cements him as the best pitcher in baseball. Plus, the guys highlight key contributions from Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo as wel...

The Pirates take down the Phillies in a lightning-fast win that wrapped up in just under two hours. Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Brothers. Henry Davis was the star again, going deep in back-to-back games and delivering the big swing that helped Pittsburgh squeak out another close one. The guys talk about Davis' recent surge, the effi...

Doug and Tyler break down a wild one at PNC as the Pirates outlast the Phillies in a game full of delays, drama, and dingers. Henry Davis launched a clutch homer, Cruz showed some life, and Bednar shut it down with Renegade blaring. We cover all the key moments, missed chances, and what this win means for the Bucs. Tap in for the full postgame recap from your favorite duo. Use Promo Code NS930 for...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Neil break down the Pirates 8-2 loss to the Astros after a 3 hour and 20 minute rain delay. They discuss the offense striking out 16 times, including 11 from Framber Valdez who had 23 whiffs against the lifeless Pirates. They also break down Mitch Keller's performance who dropped to 1-8 with a loss in this game. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIF...

With the Pirates stuck in a rain delay, Jim hosts an impromptu Sicko Soundoff featuring live call-ins from the NS9 community. From debating Ben Cherington’s best trades and the IKF dilemma to exploring Mitch Keller trade scenarios and the absurd national discourse around Paul Skenes, no topic is off-limits. Plus, a deep dive into Andrew McCutchen’s Hall of Fame case, why Tommy Pham is still here,...

Mike Burrows dazzled in his best MLB outing yet, tossing five shutout innings as the Pirates blank the Astros 3-0 at PNC Park. On this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show, DiNardo and Doug break down Burrows’ performance, the bullpen’s shutdown effort, and a much-needed win against a tough AL opponent. Plus, we celebrate with a Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaway—because when the Pirates ra...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Paul Skenes tossed 8 strong innings, only giving up 1 run on a home run. The Pirates offense continues to give the Ace 0 run support. Cody and Neil breakdown the whole thing in tonight's NS9 Postgame show Powered by Primanti Bros. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Web...

We’re back to wrap up the Pirates’ West Coast road trip against the Diamondbacks and Padres before diving into a big moment in franchise history — Andrew McCutchen has tied Roberto Clemente for 3rd on the Pirates’ all-time home run list. We break down just how valuable Captain Cutch has been, what his legacy means in Pittsburgh, and whether a return in 2026 makes sense. Then, we look ahead to the...