North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pirates fell 9–4 to the Padres in a tough one at PNC Park, and the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. breaks it all down. From Mitch Keller’s rough outing to the bullpen's struggles, we analyze what went wrong and where the team stands heading into the rest of the series.

Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds provided some offensive highlights, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with San Diego’s explosive lineup. We also dive i...

Former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson joins the North Shore Nine crew for a wide-ranging, fun, and insightful conversation about baseball then and now.

We kick things off with what Jack’s been up to lately—coaching in the Appalachian League, mentoring young players, and watching his son Jacob rise through the A’s system. From there, we dive into his time in Pittsburgh: the clubhouse culture, his favorite teammates, the highs and low...

Paul Skenes wasn’t himself, and the Pirates let another one slip away.

On this NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates’ 8–3 loss to the Cubs in the series rubber match at PNC Park. Skenes walked four, gave up three homers in one inning, and looked uncharacteristically off—all while the offense once again failed to pick him up. The guys talk about Don Kelly’s bullpen management in Derek Shel...

Carmen Mlodzinski’s short outing, a dominant performance by the bullpen, and Andrew McCutchen’s clutch go-ahead double in the 7th. They also dive into Joey Bart’s rough night behind the plate, the ongoing struggles of Tommy Pham, and the latest on David Bednar’s strong return to the closer role.

Plus, Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaways, a look ahead to Paul Skenes Day, and a special shoutout to Jack Wilson ahead of Thursday night’s ...

In this episode of the NS9 Postgame Show, Anthony DiNardo and Doug dive deep into the Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates were unable to find any rhythm, leading to a frustrating and non-competitive performance at PNC Park. From key plays to pitching struggles, the hosts break down the tough moments that led to the lopsided defeat. They also discuss standout performances, including some notable fielding pl...

The Pirates drop 2 of 3 in L.A., but there are signs of life: Oneil Cruz is still on fire, Andrew McCutchen looks as steady as ever, and the Bubba Chandler watch may be officially underway.

We break down the weird Colin Holderman moment from Saturday, David Bednar’s return to the mound, and what Cruz’s recent stretch could mean for his long-term outlook. Is Cutch still one of the team’s best hitters? And is it time to seriously con...

The Pirates drop the series finale in LA with a 9-2 loss to the Dodgers, and Jim and Doug are here to break it all down on this episode of the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros.

We dive into Bailey Falter’s rough outing, Kyle Nicolas’ 54-pitch nightmare, and a historic weekend from Andy Pages. Plus, Andrew McCutchen’s four-hit game and more life from Oneil Cruz are small silver linings in an otherwise forgettable series.

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The Pirates had a lead… and then Colin Holderman happened.

Fresh off the IL, Holderman came in and promptly blew the game wide open as the Dodgers handed Pittsburgh an ugly 8-4 loss. On this NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Tyler and DiNardo break down another Derek Shelton disaster class, questionable bullpen management, and what this means going forward.

We also discuss Mitch Keller’s solid start that went to waste, O...

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Ryan and Doug break down Paul Skenes out dueling Yamamoto in a 3-0 Pirates victory over the Dodgers. We dive into the decision to bring Skenes out for the 7th inning, Shelton calling on Bednar to close the door in the 9th and the bats scratching out three runs.

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The Pirates drop a winnable one to the Angels, losing 4-3—but Matt Gorski’s MLB debut gave fans a moment to remember. Jim and Ryan break down Gorski’s homer in his first at-bat, Oneil Cruz continuing his breakout campaign, and yet another game where the Pirates failed to manage around Carmen Mlodzinski’s second-time-through struggles.

We dive into bullpen decisions, missed opportunities, and what it means heading into the Dodgers s...

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Tyler and Dougie Fresh celebrate a rare back-to-back lineup—and a 3-0 win over the Angels. From Heaney’s dominance to Cruz heating up, we’re breaking the slump and breaking it all down. Sandwiches included.

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The Pirates kicked off their road trip with a bang, taking down the Angels 9–3 behind a vintage Andrew McCutchen homer and solid nights from Joey Bart and Ke’Bryan Hayes. DiNardo and Ryan break down the offensive explosion, Bailey Falter’s strong start, and what this win says about the team’s current momentum. Tune in to the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. for the full recap and reactions.

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The Pirates were just swept again… and now even Andrew McCutchen is acknowledging the fans' frustration. In this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down Kevin Gorman’s column and Cutch’s honest comments on the “Sell the Team” chants — and what it says about the state of the franchise.

We then dive into the growing tension between Pirates fans and Bob Nutting, and ask the hard questions:
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Doug and Tyler break down a wild one at PNC Park. The Pirates rallied to tie it in the 9th, but a crushing double play and Kyle Manzardo’s sac fly in extras sealed the loss. They recap Keller’s start, Frazier’s clutch hit, and the Pirates’ continued struggles in close games.

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Tyler and Neil discuss today's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Paul Skenes didn't have his best stuff on his bobblehead day, but still managed to toss 7 innings of 2 run ball. The offense remained lifeless, hopefully we can give more sandwiches out soon.

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The Pirates fall 10-7 to the Guardians in a frustrating opener where a late rally was undone by another brutal outing from Carmen Mlodzinski and a meltdown from Kyle Nicolas. Jim and Dougie break down the failed pitching experiment, the continued struggles of Jack Suwinski, and whether it’s finally time to call up one of the AAA arms. They also highlight big nights from Oneil Cruz, Bryan ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates just took 3 of 4 from the Nationals, Oneil Cruz is heating up, and the bullpen looks legit. But after a benches-clearing moment and some real emotion on the field… is this actually the turnaround we’ve been waiting for? We’re joined by Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to break it all down and preview this weekend’s series vs. Cleveland.

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Andrew Heaney SHOVED as he went 7.1 scoreless for the Pirates, and Oneil Cruz brought home the lone run in the 1st inning with a 442 foot home run! Cody and Ryan breakdown the action from the Pirates and Nationals series finale.

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The Pirates handled business in a 6–1 win over the Nationals, powered by a dominant 7-inning outing from Bailey Falter and a game-breaking grand slam from Oneil Cruz. Henry Davis chipped in with his first homer of the year, and the offense finally woke up after a slow start. Things got heated in the 7th when Jorge López was ejected for throwing up and in on Andrew McCutchen — just months after giving up homers to both Cutch and Rey...