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NS9LIVE! launched the 2026 season with bold Pirates predictions, discussing players' performances, Rookie of the Year candidates, and offering win forecasts, setting an exciting tone for the year.

NS9LIVE! discussed the Pirates' Opening Day roster battles, ABS challenge system, and new food items at PNC Park.

Alex Stumpf argues for Carmen Mlodzinski's potential as a fifth starter for the Pirates, analyzing his past struggles, pitch adjustments, and the impact of the splitter on his future prospects.

NS9LIVE! discussed the World Baseball Classic and predicted the Pirates’ 2026 Opening Day roster, analyzing player competitions and pitching staff dynamics.

In the debut episode of Off Beat with Alex Stumpf, Konnor Griffin's talent and spring performance are analyzed, highlighting his potential impact on the Pirates' Opening Day roster and contract implic...

North Shore Nine is launching a new podcast, Off Beat with Alex Stumpf, next week. This show aims to provide Pirates fans with daily insights and reactions directly from the ballpark in approximately ...

This week's NS9LIVE! focused on Konnor Griffin's exceptional performance in Pirates spring training, discussing his roster potential and other team dynamics, fostering optimism for the upcoming season...

Photo by Ian D'Andrea. After adding Brandon Lowe via trade and Ryan O'Hearn through a multi-year free agent signing, the Pirates had taken two promising steps toward overhauling one of the worst lineups in the National League — and it wasn't even Christmas. It was a promising start to an important offseason, one in which the Bucs were appearing to make good on their promise to invest in the roster.

The North Shore Nine crew discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ signing of Marcell Ozuna, analyzing its implications for roster fit, payroll, and team dynamics.

In this episode of Bucco Brew, DiNardo and Rosati discuss the Pirates’ offseason, including Urquidy’s signing, trade rumors, lineup changes, and key roster battles as spring training ap…

Bucco Brew discusses the disappointment of the Pirates’ missed opportunity with Eugenio Suárez, reflecting on organizational direction, competitiveness, and fan sentiment ahead of spring trai…

The Pirates don’t have many obvious roster holes right now, but third base continues to stand out as the one spot that feels unfinished. It’s not about depth or flexibility. It’s about certainty. I…

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The episode discusses Andrew McCutchen’s uncertain future with the Pirates, analyzing comments from him and Ben Cherington, while emphasizing roster challenges and the need for a reunion.

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In a recent WNS9+ episode, Michael McKenry discussed PiratesFest, roster needs, and Andrew McCutchen’s potential return, emphasizing improved communication and addressing catching challenges …

On the latest episode of wNS9+, the North Shore Nine crew welcomed former MLB pitcher and analyst Dallas Braden for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about the Pittsburgh Pirates and the directio…