North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked some folks by selecting high school right-hander Seth Hernandez with the 6th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. We break down the pick, what it means for the future, and how it fits into Ben Cherington’s draft strategy.

Then we shift to All-Star Week:

Paul Skenes will start for the National League in Atlanta.
Oneil Cruz is swinging for the fences in the Home Run Derby.

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Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates 2-1 win over the Twins to close out the first half while snapping an eight-game losing streak. They discuss Mitch Keller's stellar outing as he lowers his ERA to 3.48 and talk about his value with the trade deadline looming. Ryan and Doug also discuss the Pirates offense led by Tommy Pham's 4th HR in 14 games as one of the only sources of power rec...

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The Pirates get crushed 12 to 4 in Minnesota as Byron Buxton hits for the cycle and the Twins make quick work of Mike Burrows. Tyler and Doug recap another frustrating loss and talk through what went wrong, including poor defense, shaky pitching, and the offense showing signs of life far too late.

They also highlight Yohan Ramirez's strong return, Joey Bart’s two-hit day,...

The Pirates drop their 7th straight, falling 2-1 to the Twins — and we’re breaking it all down. Paul Skenes was dominant again with five strong innings, but leaves with yet another tough-luck loss as the offense continues to sputter. We dive into whether the Pirates are wasting his starts and why the team keeps pulling him early, even with the All-Star break looming.

Is this team even trying to win right now? We’ve got thoughts.

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The Pirates are spiraling, and it’s hard to find anyone stepping up.
We kick things off with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Colin Beazley, who joins us to break down his latest reporting on the clubhouse vibes, Bailey Falter, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and how Don Kelly is handling the mounting pressure.

From there, we dig into Jack Suwinski’s surprise return, Tommy Pham quietly carrying the offense, and whether Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz can brin...

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The Pirates drop their sixth straight and get swept in Kansas City with another frustrating 4–3 loss. Jim and Tyler break down the game and the entire series, from Bailey Falter getting barreled to Braxton Ashcraft impressing again out of the ‘pen. We talk about Tommy Pham somehow becoming this team’s best hitter, the Royals suddenly finding power, and the brutal reality of another wasted...

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The Pirates drop their fifth straight in a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Royals, wasting strong performances from Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz, and Nick Gonzalez by once again failing to capitalize on scoring chances. Jim and Cody break it all down, from the blunders and missed opportunities to the ongoing offensive collapse.

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The Pirates finally scored… and still got blown out 9–3 by the Royals. DiNardo and Neil recap a brutal night where the pitching collapsed, the Royals launched four home runs, and Andrew Heaney took another step backward. They discuss Tommy Pham's hot streak, the end of the Pirates’ short-lived momentum, and why this loss felt especially deflating after a brief glimpse of hope. Did the Pirates ever really stand a chance?

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On this episode of Bucco Brew, we unpack how the Pirates went from a historic homestand to getting swept in Seattle, despite elite pitching. Plus, we talk Paul Skenes’ All-Star nod, Konnor Griffin’s meteoric rise, and a Royals series preview.

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The Pirates get shut out again and fall 1-0 to the Mariners, making history for all the wrong reasons. Paul Skenes gave them a chance with five strong innings, but the offense stayed completely lifeless. In this episode, DiNardo and Tyler dive into the déjà vu vibes of another painful loss, swap out yesterday’s names for today’s culprits, and ask—what’s even left to say? It’s all feeling the same lately.

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The Pirates get blanked in Seattle, losing 1-0 in a game that barely lasted over two hours. DiNardo and Neil break down Mike Burrows’ solid return to the rotation, Caleb Ferguson’s rare misstep, and another frustrating night for the Pirates’ offense. They discuss the team’s continued inability to generate runs and ask the big question — is there any hope for this lineup?

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The Pirates' six-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on the Fourth of July, as they were shut out 6–0 by the Mariners. Jim and Doug recap the missed offensive chances, Bailey Falter's decent outing, and marvel at Cal Raleigh’s historic tear at the plate.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates just swept the Cardinals, but with the trade deadline fast approaching, all eyes are on who stays and who goes. We react to the weekend sweep, then dive into Jim Bowden’s new article in The Athletic, which features a ton of Pirates trade chatter. Could Mitch Keller or David Bednar be on the move? Should the Pirates sell, hold, or buy?

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Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates incredible third straight shutout of the Cardinals as the team goes 6-0 in the homestand. They discuss Mitch Keller's dominating outing and him passing Paul Maholm for most strikeouts in PNC Park history. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense including Tommy Pham's continued emergence at the plate and Oneil Cruz's double and stolen base.

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The Pirates just swept the Mets and took the series from the Cardinals, and somehow we’re starting to believe again. In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show, Tyler and Doug break down the Bucs’ fifth straight win — a 1-0 nailbiter behind Paul Skenes’ “struggling” five shutout innings, a clutch sac fly from Henry Davis, and game-saving defense from Tommy Pham and Spencer Horwitz.

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The Pirates crushed the Cardinals 7-0 for their fourth straight dominant win, marking the first time since 1925 they’ve won four consecutive games by seven or more runs. Andrew Heaney was lights out, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth and striking out seven, while Spencer Horwitz sparked the offense with a leadoff homer and three RBIs. Jim and Neil break down Heaney’s bounce-back outing,...

The Pirates just swept the Mets in dominant fashion, but all eyes are now on Mitch Keller as trade rumors heat up—especially with the Cubs. Jim breaks down the series win, reacts to Ben Cherington’s latest comments, and explains why a Keller deal must be perfect to make sense. Plus, Anthony Murphy from Bucs on Deck joins the show to talk Bubba Chandler’s recent struggles, Hunter Barco’s rise, and which Pirates prospects are trendin...

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Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates record-breaking sweep of the Mets with this 12-1 victory where they outscored the Mets 30-4 in the series. They discuss the offense staying hot with Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Tommy Pham, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis leading the way. The guys also talk about Mike Burrows' solid start today and Carmen Mlodzinski getting the win after his 3.2 scor...

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