North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Episodes
This Pirates Team Feels Different: Are The Moves Already Paying Off?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks into spring training, the Pirates’ offseason moves are starting to feel real. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we are LIVE from The Cut Golf & Gri...
Cody LIVE in Bradenton As He Also Interviews Termarr Johnson, Esmerlyn Valdez, & Konnor Griffin
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DiNardo sits down with the man behind most of the magic at NS9, Cody Kohlman! As he wraps up his week and a half trip in Bradenton, we get to hear his...
Jose Urquidy Makes The 5th Starter Battle More Interesting
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nate & DiNardo breakdown what happened today at LECOM Park as the Pirates defeated Team Colombia in a World Baseball Classis Exhibition. Jose Urqu...
Pirates Spring Training Live From LECOM Park: Jose Urquidy and Konnor Griffin Lead The Bucs Against Team Colombia
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doug & Neil are LIVE at LECOM Park as the Pirates face team Colombia for a World Baseball Classix Exhibition game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Clevinger Shows Out And The Young Bucs Keep Hitting
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nate and Neil discuss all that happened today at LECOM Park. Mike Clevinger got the start and pitched very effectively. On top of that, Carmen Mlodzin...
Pirates Spring Training LIVE From LECOM Park: Clevinger & Mlodzinski Pitch
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton for another North Shore Nine Spring Training check-in, presented by FanDuel. DiNardo and Doug soak in the vi...
Urquidy vs Mlodzinski vs Barco: Who Wins the Pirates’ 5th Spot?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the Pirates’ rotation picture starts to come into focus, the fifth starter battle is heating up in Bradenton. Jose Urquidy, Carmen Mlodzinski, an...
Konnor Griffin Mania Continues + Barco Making a Real Case for Pirates 5th Starter
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim is joined by DiNardo back in Bradenton as the NS9 Spring Training crew transitions into “shift two” with new faces arriving and others heading...
Pirates 6, Orioles 1 + Lauren Shehadi Joins NS9 at Pirates Camp | Bradenton Recap
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates take down the Orioles 6-1 in Bradenton, and this one belonged to the “Young Bucs” late. Jim and Tyler break down the seventh-inning ra...
Live from LECOM: Konnor Griffin Makes First Home Start
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re LIVE from LECOM Park before the Pirates take on the Orioles, and it’s all about Konnor Griffin’s first home start of the spring. We talk ...
Derek Shelton Returns, Nick Gonzales Stays Hot, and Jake Mangum Looks Like “The Mayor”
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates close out Thursday with a 6–4 win over the Twins and a familiar face in town, as Derek Shelton returns to spring training and sparks som...
Pirates Spring Training LIVE from LECOM PARK: Welcome Back Derek Shelton PLUS First Look at Jose Urquidy
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine is LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton ahead of Pirates vs. Twins. Join the stream as the crew recaps Paul Skenes' final tune-up before...
Pirates Spring Training Storylines: Live from Bradenton
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine is LIVE from Pirates Spring Training, broadcasting from The Cut Golf & Grill in Palmetto, Florida with Jim, Tyler, and Doug. We a...
Konnor Griffin Hits 2 MONSTER HR (111 MPH, 440 FT) as Pirates Torch Red Sox 16-7 | Spring Recap
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine recaps the Pirates’ wild 16-7 win over the Red Sox in Fort Myers on February 24. Konnor Griffin stole the show with two monster hom...
Pirates Undefeated No More: Bubba & Barco Debut + Jared Triolo Interview + Don Kelly Presser
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine Podcast (Presented by FanDuel) — Pirates vs. Yankees Spring Recap (Feb. 23) The Pirates took their first loss of Grapefruit League ...
Pirates Spring Training LIVE from LECOM Park: Bubba Chandler Day (Sorry for first 3 mins of audio - bad wifi)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine is LIVE from LECOM Park in Bradenton ahead of Pirates vs. Yankees — and it’s Bubba Day. We preview Bubba Chandler’s spring debu...
Can the Pirates Crack The Password? (Jhostynxon Garcia Watch)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Bradenton, Jim and Doug kick off Bucco Brew with a spring-training check-in and a deep dive into the Pirates’ fringe-roster race — headl...
Pirates Are Perfect: 3-0 Start + Duce Gourson Interview + Don Kelly Presser
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-0 to start Grapefruit League play after a huge day with two wins — one in Clearwater vs. the Philadelphia Phillies and ...
Pirates Spring Training LIVE from LECOM Park: Home Opener vs Rays
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from LECOM Park in Bradenton, the North Shore Nine crew kicked off spring coverage with boots-on-the-ground vibes (yes, rain and all), quick take...
The Offseason Is Basically Over… How Do We Feel Now?
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on Sicko Soundoff, Ty, Ty, and DiNardo are running the debate: did the Pirates make the best use of the money they had available now that the ...
The Konnor Griffin Hype in Bradenton Is REAL for the Pittsburgh Pirates
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Training is rolling in Bradenton — and one name keeps rising above the rest: Konnor Griffin. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we’re joined by Pittsburg...
Don Kelly Is Bringing Pirates Culture Back With The Return Of AJ Burnett
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A familiar face is back in Bradenton — and the energy around Pirates camp feels different. A.J. Burnett showed up at Spring Training today, and the ...
Should Konnor Griffin Start Opening Day? | The Point Live Debate
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Point brought serious heat as Jim welcomed Jason Mackey, Stephen Brault, Gary Morgan, and Ryan Alexander for a lively, no-ru...
Pirates Baseball Is Back: Ozuna Impact, Cutch Concerns, and Day 1 Vibes
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pitchers and catchers are officially back, and Pirates baseball is underway in Bradenton, Florida. On tonight’s episode of NS9LIVE!, we’re joined ...
BREAKING: The Pirates Sign DH Slugger Marcell Ozuna to 1-Year Deal
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cody, Nathan, and Dougie Fresh hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the Pirates signing Marcell Ozuna to a 1-year / $12m deal (mutual option for...
Pirates Still Looking To Bolster Lineup As Pitchers & Catchers Report This Week
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still working to upgrade the roster — and we’re breaking it all down on today’s Bucco Brew. Today's show focuses on: ...
Ripping 2025 Bowman Draft With Pirates Prospect Gustavo Melendez
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join North Shore Nine as Jim sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates fourth-round pick Gustavo Melendez to rip 2025 Bowman Draft cards and talk about his jo...
Skubal’s $30M Deal Has Pirates Fans Terrified About Paul Skenes
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After Tarik Skubal’s record-breaking $32 million arbitration win sent shockwaves through MLB, Pirates fans are asking the same question: How much ti...
The Pirates Answer WAS Adding Framber Valdez To This Stacked Rotation
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three minutes before going live, everything changed. Just as NS9LIVE was preparing to break down the Pirates’ potential pursuit of Framber Valdez, t...
Suárez Signs Cheap, But Not in Pittsburgh. How Did This Happen?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates watched a major offensive upgrade walk right into the division — as Eugenio Suárez signs a one-year deal to go back with the Cincinnati...
$10M to Save the Pittsburgh Pirates Season… What Would YOU Do?!
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Point, DiNardo is joined by a loaded panel featuring Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Platinum Key...
This Is the Move the Pirates Have to Make at Third Base
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pirates fans lit up after recent comments laid out exactly how Pittsburgh can solve its third base problem — and honestly, it makes too much sense t...
Ripping 2025 Bowman Draft with Pirates Prospect Seth Hernandez
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Pittsburgh Pirates first-round pick Seth Hernandez for a special episode of North Shore Nine presented by FanDuel. Jim and Seth rip ...
Is This the End for Cutch in Pittsburgh? McCutchen & Cherington Each Sound Off
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Cherington spoke. Andrew McCutchen responded. And now the future of Cutch in Pittsburgh feels more uncertain than ever. On this live episode of Bu...
We Ripped 2025 Bowman Draft With Pirates Prospect Easton Carmichael
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim from North Shore Nine is joined by Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 third-round pick Easton Carmichael for a fun, laid-back episode ripping open 2025 Bowma...
PiratesFest Reaction Show: The Good, The Weird, and What Matters
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Nathan recap everything from PiratesFest and break down what actually mattered from the day. They talk about how smooth the event went this ...
The Cutch Debate + Pirates Catching Chaos: Fort McKenry Joins
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on WNS9+, we’re joined by former Pirates catcher and current SportsNet Pittsburgh analyst Michael “Fort” McKenry for a conversation that...
The Next Wave Is Coming: Inside the Pirates’ International Class & Upcoming Prospect Lists
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Bucco Brew, DiNardo is joined by Anthony Murphy from Bucs On Deck, filling in for Jim as the Pirates prospect conversation takes center stage...
5 Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects Ready to EXPLODE in 2026
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we break down 5 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who could push their way into the organization’s Top 10 in 2026 — not rankings, just...
Baseball Is Breaking: Did the Dodgers Just Force the Salary Cap Conversation?
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Point, we’ve got a loaded panel and three debates that cut straight to the core of where the Pittsburgh Pirates — and baseball — ...
Buying the Vision? Dallas Braden Talks Pirates Offseason & Identity
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of WNS9+, we’re joined by Dallas Braden—and this isn’t just a national baseball conversation. From the Pirates’ offseason deci...
PLEASE, BEN… One More Big Pirates Move Before Opening Day
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates have made moves this offseason. The roster looks better. The vibes are improving. And yet… it still feels like something is missing. On ...
Say It With Your Chest: Your Polarizing Takes On Oneil Cruz
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking Oneil Cruz. A player that divides the fanbase like few others. Jump in, grab the mic, and let your opinion be heard as Pirates fans so...
NL Central Check-In: What’s Missing From The Pirates To Feel Legit?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we’re putting the Pittsburgh Pirates under the NL Central microscope. How do they stack up right now against the Brewers, Cubs,...
Pirates Miss On Okamoto: Another Gut Punch, Another Crossroads
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kazuma Okamoto to Toronto. Pirates fans are left staring at the same question: now what? On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the Blue Jays la...
A Door Opens (or Slams): Kazuma Okamoto’s Decision Weekend
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Point, Anthony DiNardo is joined by NS9’s Tyler, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley, plus Scott Moore from ...
We Loved It. We Hated It. Here’s What The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Was For Us
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody sat down one-on-one with every North Shore Nine member for quick 5–10 minute check-ins to unpack the 2025 Pirates season — the highs, the fac...
Pirates Upgrade With Lowe & O'Hearn. Is Kazuma Okamoto Next?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates finally added a real bat, and we’re breaking down what the Ryan O’Hearn signing actually means for the 2026 lineup. How does he fit at...
Are The Additions of Lowe & O'Hearn Enough? What About The Pirates Pitching Depth?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On tonight's Sicko Soundoff, Tyler hosts and wants to talk a little about all the recent Pirates offensive additions, but maybe take a look at this pi...
“Bring on PNC Park” | Get To Know Jake Mangum
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Pirate Jake Mangum joins North Shore Nine for a “Get To Know” chat after the trade that brought Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, & Mason Montgom...
BREAKING: Pirates Sign Ryan O'Hearn To 2-Year Deal
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Winter of Ben continues! Ryan O'Hearn signs a 2-year deal worth $29 million (plus incentives) to come play for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates...
Pirates Pull Off Blockbuster: Breaking Down Ben Cherington's Biggest Trade
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Cherington just made the biggest trade of his Pirates tenure — and it might finally change the direction of this franchise. On this episode of B...
Pirates LAND Brandon Lowe!? | Okamoto vs Murakami — Should Bucs Target Them Next?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Point delivered one of the most engaging debates of the offseason as the panel broke down the Pirates’ blockbuster three-t...
BREAKING: Pirates Acquire Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, & Mason Montgomery in Three-Team Blockbuster
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BREAKING: Pirates in HUGE 3-Team Trade Talks! | Lowe to Pittsburgh! Burrows to Astros! ️️ What this means for the Pirates lineup How Lowe’s p...
Retire As a Pirates Fan or Trade Yourself to the Dodgers?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of NS9LIVE!, the conversation centered on what it means to be a Pittsburgh Pirates fan in today’s baseball landscape and why r...
Pittsburgh Pirates Remain Quiet As The Market Heats Up
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Winter Meetings results... or lack thereof. After all the hype in Orlando, did the Bucs actually do an...
Fans React to The Pirates Winter Meetings This Year
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, DiNardo host this week's Sicko Soundoff to hear fans reactions. The Pirates came in hot after a tra...
After Whiffing on Kyle Schwarber, What's the Pirates' Next Big Swing?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NS9LIVE! closed out its final night at the Winter Meetings with a fast-paced, wide-ranging breakdown of everything the Pirates did — and didn’t —...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Stephen Nesbitt of The Athletic
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AMA with Stephen Nesbitt of The Athletic gave us one of the clearest looks yet at how the Pirates are approaching this offseason. Nesbitt explaine...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest NS9 AMA with Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports delivered one of the clearest pictures yet of where the Pirates truly stand at the Winter ...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Alex Stumpf of MLB.com
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest NS9 AMA with Alex Stumpf of MLB.com gave Pirates fans a clearer picture of how aggressively the team is operating at the Winter Meetings. S...
BREAKING: Pirates Sign 2x All-Star LHP Gregory Soto (Sorry for audio issues a couple mins in - it gets better)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE Emergency Pod: Pirates Sign 2x All-Star Gregory Soto! The Pittsburgh Pirates made a real Winter Meetings splash, signing LHP Gregory Soto to a on...
Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Schwarber Rejects Pirates, Internal Shakeups & Draft Lottery Drop
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati recap a rough Day 2 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kyle Schwarber chose the ...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The North Shore Nine crew sat down with Post-Gazette beat writer Jason Mackey live from the Winter Meetings for a wide-ranging AMA that hit every corn...
Don Kelly: ‘Pittsburgh Deserves Tough, Gritty Baseball’ | Exclusive NS9 Interview
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special one-on-one from the Winter Meetings, we sit down with Pirates manager Don Kelly to talk about what it means to lead his hometown team,...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Jolly Olive
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine hit the Winter Meetings with special guest Jolly Olive for a lively AMA packed with insight, humor, and plenty of Pirates talk. From ...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ JJ Cooper of Baseball America
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Winter Meetings delivered again as Baseball America’s JJ Cooper joined North Shore Nine for a fast-paced AMA loaded with prospect insight. From ...
Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap: Pirates Becoming the Main Character?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The North Shore Nine crew wrapped Day One of the Winter Meetings with a surprisingly lively start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, even without any major m...
Don Kelly Winter Meetings Press Conference | Pittsburgh Pirates
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly speaks from Orlando on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings, discussing his first Meetings as manager and his in...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Saxboy Billy (Sorry for the audio we were by a waterfall)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore Nine went live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando for a chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely insightful AMA with Saxboy Billy. From his ...
MLB Winter Meetings AMA w/ Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazettte
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The North Shore Nine crew sat down at the Winter Meetings with Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a fast-moving AMA packed with insights...
Pirates Go Big? Schwarber's $100 Million Offer Live from Winter Meetings
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bucco Brew hit the ground running live from the MLB Winter Meetings, and this episode had everything Pirates fans could ask for: real buzz, real rumor...
“The Password” Arrives | Is Jhostynxon Garcia the LF Answer?
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Point dove into one of the busiest stretches of Pirates news we’ve seen in years, and the panel did not hold back. Jim welcomed Josh Booth, Jaso...
BREAKING: Pirates Trade Johan Oviedo to Boston for Jhostynxon Garcia in Five Player Deal
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates and Red Sox just dropped a stunner: a five-player trade sending Johan Oviedo to Boston and bringing Jhostynxon García and pitching prospe...
Cutch Claps Back — Should Pirates Fans Be Worried?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on NS9LIVE, we’re joined by Pirates beat writer Alex Stumpf to unpack the sudden wave of controversy surrounding Andrew McCutchen’s future...
What It Takes for the Pirates to Get Back to Buctober
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Bucco Brew, we’re setting the bar high — 38 WAR high. As the Winter Meetings approach and the Pirates stare down one of the biggest offse...
Do You Trust the Pirates to Spend? Tell Us Live.
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on Sicko Soundoff, Tyler takes the mic as we dive into the biggest question of the Pirates offseason: should anyone actually believe these fre...
Could This Be the Most Active Pirates Offseason Yet?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re live tonight with Tyler and Ryan breaking down the latest Pittsburgh Pirates offseason spending rumors. Are the Pirates finally gearing up to ...
We Went Dumpster Diving and Found Who the Pirates SHOULD Grab
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates tendered almost everyone… except Dauri Moreta, Colin Holderman, Alexander Canario, and Ronny Simon. Now the real business begins. On tod...
Are the Pirates Finally Spending? | The Point (Offseason Roundtable)
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Point is back for the offseason! Hosted by Jim, this around-the-horn–style Pirates debate show features an all-star panel: Kevin Gorman (Pittsb...
Dan Szymborski Reveals ZiPS Projections for the 2026 Pirates
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Dan Szymborski — the creator of ZiPS — to break down his brand-new 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates projections and what they reveal abou...
Breaking: Pirates Make 10 Roster Moves to Prep for Rule 5 Draft (Also - "In On Kyle Schwarber!)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates selected the contracts of six players in preparation for next month's Rule 5 Draft. On top of that, Jeff Passan is reporting the Pirates o...
Who Should The Pirates Protect From Rule 5 Draft?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea Jim is joined by Doug this week to discuss Tuesday's deadline to add players to the 40-man roster to pro...
Pittsburgh’s Deepest Farm System in YEARS! | Top 10 Pirates Prospect Breakdown
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Pirates farm system is deeper than it’s been in years — and Baseball America’s new Top 10 Pirates Prospects list proves it. From ...
Paul Skenes Wins the Cy Young — Pirates Sickos Sound Off
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sicko Sound Off is back for the offseason! Hosted this week by Doug, this fan-driven Pirates talk show brings three diehard sickos on screen to react,...
The Window Is Opening — Will the Pirates Actually Spend to Match It?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The window is finally cracking open in Pittsburgh… but will the Pirates actually spend enough to take advantage of it? Tonight on NS9LIVE, we break ...
Eric Longenhagen Sits Down To Talk Pirates Prospects Update
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs sat down with us while at the Arizona Fall League. We talked prospects such as Konnor Griffin, Seth Hernandez, Edward Fl...
Luis Ortiz Arrested in MLB Betting Scandal — Baseball’s Dark Story
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Pirates pitcher Luis Ortiz has been arrested and indicted alongside Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase in a shocking federal sports betting and pi...
What Do The Pirates Need To Do This Offseason To Compete In 2026?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Point is back for the offseason! Hosted by Jim, this around-the-horn–style Pirates debate show features an all-star panel: John Perrotto (Round...
BREAKING: Pirates Shakeup The Roster Ahead Of Free Agency
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a plethora of moves today. We discuss all of them and what they mean as Free Agency officially begins. Use Promo Code NS93...
Is It Finally Time to Let Barry Bonds Into Cooperstown?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Bonds is officially back on the Hall of Fame ballot — and tonight on NS9LIVE, we’re breaking down what it means for Pittsburgh, for baseball...
Sam Dykstra Provides End Of Season Update On Pirates Prospects
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline while we were at the Arizona Fall League. Sam gives his update on some of the interesting prospects in th...
The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball — Or Are They?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers have done it again — back-to-back World Series titles. But at what cost? On this week’s Bucco Brew, we’re asking the question every ...
Pirates Hire Bill Murphy as Pitching Coach, Derek Shelton Takes Over Twins
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates made a few coaching/front office moves this week. They brought in former Astros pitching coach to fill the role left vacant by Oscar Marin...
Baseball America's Jesus Cano Talks Pirates Prospects in the Arizona Fall League
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While we were in Arizona we caught up with Baseball America's Jesus Cano to dive into what he has been seeing from the Pirates prospects in the AFL. W...
Pirates Lose Rising Front Office Star Justin Horowitz to Nationals
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea Jim and DiNardo discuss the loss of Justin Horowitz, who was named Assistant General Manager for the Nat...
Which Pittsburgh Pirates Will Finally Deliver? 2026 Breakout Picks
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pirates’ 2025 season was a frustrating mix of promising underlying metrics and disappointing outcomes. Their team expected wOBA (xwOBA) suggeste...
Three Exciting Takeaways About The Pirates Prospects In The Arizona Fall League
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim, Tyler, & DiNardo wrap up their time at the Arizona Fall League by each giving their biggest takeaway. It's no surprise that Esmerlyn Valdez &...
The Arizona Fall League - "Baseball's Best Kept Secret"
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea Jim and DiNardo are back from their trip to Arizona Fall League and they have some thoughts. Also, could...
Esmerlyn Valdez And Tony Blanco Jr. Continue To Provide Offense | NS9 AFL Day 3 Recap
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jim recap day 3 of NS9's trip to the Arizona Fall League. Today we saw the Salt River Rafters come from behind to win thanks in part to Tony...