North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Andrew McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente on the all-time Pirates hits list—but the celebration doesn't last long as the bullpen coughs up a late lead in a frustrating 6-4 loss to the Padres. We break down the highs (Cutch’s milestone, solid starts from Cruz and Heaney) and the lows (Rainey's implosion, more questionable managing), plus how this bullpen could actually be better today. Watch the full...

The Pirates delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, shutting out the Padres 5-0 in San Diego. Bailey Falter continued his incredible run with 6.1 scoreless innings, capping off a historic month of May with a 0.76 ERA. The offense chipped in with contributions from top to bottom, including multi-hit games from Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, and Bryan Reynolds. In this episod...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Doug discuss the Pirates frustrating 3-2 loss at San Diego. They break down the umpire's strikeout call in the 8th inning that would have tied the game. They also break down Mitch Keller's performance and address the "Trade Keller" talk that surrounds the team. Ryan and Doug also talk about the the lack of offense in this game whic...

With Joey Bart hitting the IL and Endy Rodriguez back in the mix, the Pirates’ catching situation just got a whole lot more interesting. Tonight, we dive deep into the chaos behind the plate — from Henry Davis' recent surge to Endy's return and what it means for the future. We also check in on the early returns from the Don Kelly era — has anything actually changed since Shelton was fired? Plus: i...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother’s. The Pirates shut out Arizona 10-1 behind a dominant Paul Skenes start and a big night at the plate from Oneil Cruz and IKF. Tyler and Neil break down Skenes’ brilliance, the offensive breakout, and why this felt like the Pirates’ most complete game of the season. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates pulled off their most electric win of the season, storming back from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6 behind clutch performances from Henry Davis, IKF, and a four-hit night from Bryan Reynolds. With Paul Skenes set to start the finale, the Bucs suddenly have a chance to steal the series in Arizona. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off y...

The Pirates get shut out yet again in Arizona, but the NS9 crew finds a silver lining in Braxton Ashcraft’s impressive MLB debut. With the offense in freefall and the front office clinging to a broken roster, Doug and Neil vent their frustrations and talk through where this team goes from here. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30%...

The North Shore Nine crew went live from De Fer Coffee & Tea in the Strip to recap a packed Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh, discuss a Pirates-Brewers split, and debate the “what if” scenario of Matt Arnold as GM over Ben Cherington. They also preview the Arizona series, break down the Bubba Chandler call-up delay, and take live fan Q&A on Oneil Cruz, Nick Yorke, and more. Powered by De...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates battled back from an early deficit and got a vintage performance from Adam Frazier, but bullpen struggles and a brutal baserunning mistake cost them in a 6-5 loss to Milwaukee. Jim and Tyler break it all down from PNC Park, including Bailey Falter's strong May, Oneil Cruz's 123 mph rocket, and the missed chance to win the series. Use Promo Co...

The Pirates grind out a 2-1 win behind Mitch Keller’s strong start and a clutch triple from Oneil Cruz, with Spencer Horwitz and the bullpen coming up big. The NS9 crew recaps it all live from the field—plus, sandwich giveaways and vibes from a packed tailgate. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://w...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates walk it off in wild fashion! On this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Tyler and Neil break down the 6-5 win over the Brewers — capped by a wild pitch. We discuss Paul Skenes' latest gem, Oneil Cruz’s clutch bombs, and whether David Bednar should stay in the closer role. Plus, is Bryan Reynolds final...

In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Neil and Doug break down a frustrating 8-5 loss to the Brewers. The Pirates finally snapped their run of offensive futility with five runs and five extra-base hits — but of course, it wasn’t enough. The guys discuss the rain delay chaos, missed opportunities, and whether we’re really supposed to be encouraged by… this...

Neil Walker joins the show to break down the Pirates' recent managerial change and what fans can expect from Don Kelly as he steps into the role. We dive into clubhouse dynamics, the importance of leadership, and why trading Paul Skenes is a ridiculous conversation. Neil also shares a personal story about Donnie Kelly's early days dating his sister and reflects on the challenges the Pirates face b...

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Cody and Ryan breakdown the action from the Pirates 3-1 victory over the Reds. Andrew Heaney pitched 5 solid innings, and Henry Davis looked to be getting things together offensively and defensively. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenin...

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's Bailey Falter absolutely shoved and the Pirates somehow won a game 1-0 over the Reds. We break down the win, talk about Falter's heater, Cruz looking alive again, and yes—Spencer Horwitz actually being a real first baseman. Oh, and we gave away some sandwiches. If you missed the livestream, be better. Hit that like button, subscribe, and #RaiseIt wit...

Another night, another lifeless Pirates offense. In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Neil and Doug react to the Pirates' 7–1 loss to the Reds and dive into the all-too-familiar script: wasted starting pitching, a bullpen collapse, and zero offensive spark. They break down: The repeat failures of the Pirates' hitting approach Bullpen arms that were suppos...

Paul Skenes is electric. He’s a superstar. And no, the Pittsburgh Pirates should not even entertain the idea of trading him — no matter what the national media says. On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down why Skenes is already changing the trajectory of the franchise and why all these “should the Pirates trade him?” takes are absolutely insane. We also dive into Ben Cherington’s growing scru...

The Pirates wasted another gem from Paul Skenes, falling 1-0 to the Phillies and getting swept on the road. On today’s NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, DiNardo and Ryan react to a brutal offensive performance that extended Pittsburgh’s streak of scoring four runs or fewer to 23 straight games. We break down what went wrong at the plate, why the team can’t seem to support elite pitching,...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates dropped another lifeless one in Philly as Zack Wheeler diced up the lineup for 7 shutout innings. Bryan Reynolds broke up the shutout with a 9th-inning homer, but it was far too little, far too late. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen combined to go 0-for-7 with 6 strikeouts, and Carmen Mlodzinski once again failed to pitch dee...

The Pirates bullpen strikes again—this time in brutal fashion, blowing a late lead as Pittsburgh falls 8-4 to the rival Phillies. On tonight’s NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down another frustrating loss. We cover the turning point that unraveled everything, questionable bullpen decisions, and the continued trend of the Pirates failing to close. Fr...

We’re going live to break down another rough series for the Pirates—this time against the Mets. The offense continues to look lifeless, with the usually-reliable Bryan Reynolds being the main culprit. We’ll talk through what’s going wrong, what changes (if any) should be made, and whether it’s time to bring up some help from Indianapolis with Horwitz, Gonzales, and Endy all nearing a return. We’ll...

Rain delays couldn’t stop the Bucs tonight as Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each launched two-run homers to lead the Pirates to a 4–0 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Bailey Falter danced out of early trouble, Chase Shugart held the line in relief, and the bullpen combo of Rainey, Bednar, and Santana sealed the shutout. Alexander Canario had a multi-hit night and cut down Pete Alonso trying to stre...

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bro's Tyler and Doug react to another wasted Mitch Keller start as the Pirates fall 2-1 to the Mets. They discuss Donnie Kelly’s early decisions, Brian Reynolds’ struggles, and the continued offensive woes plaguing the team. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Us...

The Pirates drop yet another frustrating game, falling 4-3 to the Mets on a Pete Alonso walk-off sac fly. Jim and Neil break down Paul Skenes’ strong start, the offense's continued collapse, and key moments that swung the game—like Matt Gorski’s struggles, Bryan Reynolds’ slump, and a bizarre coaching decision at third. They also dive into Don Kelly’s managerial trends, the sac bunt debate, and wh...

The Don Kelly era is officially underway — and it starts with a series win over the Atlanta Braves. In this episode of Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, we break down the Pirates' weekend, the early vibes around Donnie Baseball, and whether this team is actually headed in a new direction… or just riding a short-term boost. We also react to Ben Cherington's public comments, Bob Nutting...