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The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed hot with a 3–0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park! Tyler and Neil break it all down on the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros.

We dive into Braxton Ashcraft’s outing, why his stuff is so electric, and how he’s pushing his way into next year’s rotation conversation. The guys also highlight strong work from...

DiNardo and Neil break down the Pirates’ wild 9-7 win over the Dodgers on tonight’s NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The guys recap how the offense exploded early, with clutch hits throughout the lineup, and how the bullpen nearly let Los Angeles back in before Dennis Santana finally shut the door. They highlight standout performances from Jared Triolo and Tommy Pham, discuss some key defensive plays that shifted momentu...

Pirates director of amateur scouting Justin Horowitz joins North Shore Nine to break down the 2025 draft and the philosophy driving Pittsburgh’s pipeline. He explains why the draft is “our Super Bowl,” details the conviction behind selecting Konnor Griffin, and unpacks how Seth Hernandez fell to No. 6—covering the traits the Pirates prioritize (athleticism, repeatable delivery, strike-throwing, decision quality) and how PD/R&D ...

The latest Bucco Brew dives into whether the Pittsburgh Pirates are closer to competing than many realize. Jim and DiNardo break down the state of the roster, from the young core’s development to the impact of recent moves, while also questioning if the front office has done enough to push the team toward contention. The guys touch on pitching depth, offensive inconsistencies, and what needs to change for the Pirates to take the ne...

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Jim and Cody recap the Pirates’ 5–2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway. Mitch Keller delivered a strong start with seven strikeouts and no earned runs, but defensive miscues and a disastrous inside-the-park homer flipped the game. The guys dig into Henry Davis’ continued offensive struggles despite his defensive growth, wasted scoring chances with runners on base, and Alexander Canario’s rare ...

The Pirates hammered the Red Sox, 10–3, at Fenway—Pittsburgh’s second straight win in Boston to clinch the series. The 10 runs tied the most the Red Sox have allowed at Fenway this season. Pittsburgh trailed, took the lead, gave it back, then rallied again, scoring in multiple innings. Team totals: 12 hits, 7 walks, 9 strikeouts; every Pirate recorded a hit, and five players had an RBI.

On the mound, Johan Oviedo worked 5.0 innings...

The Pirates rallied late in Boston to beat the Red Sox 4–2, spoiling rookie Payton Tolle’s debut. Neil and DiNardo break down the marquee matchup of Paul Skenes vs. Tolle: Skenes didn’t have his very best but stayed icy—6 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 6 K on 95 pitches—working through some shaky defense (rough night for IKF, and a drop in CF) and a Roman Anthony homer. Andrew McCutchen carried the offense (3-for-3, BB, two doubles) with the go-ah...

Bucs talk, big maps, bigger vibes. Tonight we break down Stephen J. Nesbitt’s fresh MLB realignment proposal—what changes, what sacred rivalries stay intact, and why his map could actually work.

Then we dive into Bubba Chandler’s first two big-league showings: a four-inning SAVE in his debut and four scoreless for his first MLB WIN—with eight whiffs and triple-digit heaters in outing No. 2. What’s his role the rest of 2025?

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The Pirates and Cardinals wrapped up their 2025 season series, and Neil and Doug break it all down on tonight’s Postgame Show Powered by Primanti’s. The guys vent about the all-too-familiar script: Braxton Ashcraft shoved, but the bats disappeared and the bullpen collapsed late. They dig into Yohan Ramirez’s disastrous outing, the shaky trust level with Colin Holderman, and the larger issue of bullpen construction under this front ...

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Tyler and Jim discussed today's Pirates win against the Cardinals. Bubba Chandler threw 4 scoreless innings in relief. He became one of five pitchers to earn a save and win in his first two Major League games. Tommy Pham was all the Pirates needed offensively with a two run single.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Cardinals 8–3 and the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. has it all covered! Jim and Tyler break down a huge night for the Bucs, starting with a first-inning explosion that put St. Louis away early. Mitch Keller delivered a much-needed bounce-back start with 9 strikeouts, while Henry Davis showed flashes with a long ...

The Pirates blew a 4–1 lead and dropped a frustrating 7–6 loss to the Cardinals, and DiNardo and Neil are here to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros.

We dive into the collapse: from Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz's back to back homers to Alec Burleson’s big night, and Andrew Heaney's terrible performance that turned the tide. The guys vent about how the Pirates let this one slip away, the decisi...

Get to know Pirates No. 11 prospect Sammy Stafura—acquired in the Ke’Bryan Hayes deadline deal—as he walks us through a whirlwind month: getting traded, reporting to Bradenton, and earning a quick bump to Greensboro. Sammy shares how he found out about the trade, first impressions of the Pirates’ player-development system, and whether a jump in swing rate is by design or just the sample talking.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are rolling after a weekend sweep of the Rockies, and we’ve got plenty to break down on this week’s Bucco Brew!

We start with the latest news and notes as the Pirates claim Ryan Kreidler and Jared Triolo continues to heat up in August. Triolo has been red-hot as the everyday shortstop, flashing his glove and showing real offensive growth — could he be cementing himself as a core piece for 2026 and beyond?

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Ryan and Neil chat about the Pirates 4-0 victory over the Rockies for their MLB-leading 16th shutout this season. They break down Paul Skenes' start where he went a dominate 7 innings to lower his ERA to 2.07. Ryan and Neil also discuss if Jared Triolo's stellar run is for real or if it's all a mirage again.

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Tyler and Doug are back with another North Shore Nine show! We gave away Primanti Bros sandwiches and broke down Mike Burrows’ strong start, plus the bullpen led by Carmen Mlodzinski, Kyle Nicolas, Colin Holderman, and Yohan Ramirez. We also reacted to Andrew McCutchen’s home run, talked Tommy Pham’s presence, and debated whether we believe in Jared Triolo.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Colorado Rockies 9-0 on a night that belonged to Bubba Chandler’s long-awaited MLB debut. The NS9 crew breaks down Chandler’s first start, his poise on the mound, and what it means for the Pirates moving forward. We also dive into the offense erupting for nine runs, standout performances across the lineup, and the overall energy at PNC Park. Powered by Primanti Bros, this episode delivers everyth...

Andrew McCutchen isn’t holding back. In his recent sit-down at Wrigley with Jose Negron of DKPS, Cutch admitted he doesn’t want to “waste a roster spot” and made it clear that the Pirates have to pay to win if they want to take advantage of their pitching window. We dive into what that means for his future in Pittsburgh, how his Milwaukee stint shaped his outlook, and whether 2026 will be his 18th big-league season.

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The Pirates beat the Blue Jays 2-1 thanks to a great outing from Johan Oviedo and Tommy Pham's 2 RBI Double in the 1st inning. Cody and Doug sit down to break down all the action and giveaway Primanti Bros. sandwiches.

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