North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

00:16:38

Pirates Have 3 Catchers. Do They Have a Starter?

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/07

The Pirates set a franchise record for home runs by their catchers in 2026, Rafael Flores Jr. made an immediate offensive impact and Henry Davis developed into a good defensive catcher. So why does the position still feel like such a major question entering 2027?Alex Stumpf breaks down Flores’ issues behind the plate and against high velocity, whether Davis can finally take an offensive step forward, Endy Rodriguez’s uncertain future after another injury and whether Pittsburgh has any realistic

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00:16:11

Pirates Have A BIG Infield Problem To Solve This...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/06

The Pirates have some pieces to build around in the infield, starting with Konnor Griffin, but there are still some major questions heading into 2027.Alex Stumpf breaks down where Nick Gonzales, Spencer Horwitz, Jared Triolo and the rest of the current group fit, what prospects like Murf Gray could eventually provide, and why the Pirates may have to go outside the organization for another impact infielder. And above everything else: can they really afford to let Brandon Lowe walk? Read Alex

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00:50:51

Pirates' 2027 Bill Is Coming... Will They Actually...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/05

The Pirates’ 2027 offseason is already starting to take shape. DiNardo and the crew break down the latest arbitration projections, what Pittsburgh’s payroll could look like next season, and the bigger question: how much does this team actually need to spend to take another step forward?Plus, Wyatt Sanford is already making noise in the Arizona Fall League, we check in on the Pirates prospects playing in Glendale, and look at where Pittsburgh should prioritize its money this winter. If you had $25

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00:15:55

Pirates 2027 Roster Outlook: Is The Outfield Already...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/05

The Pirates have started looking toward 2027, and Alex Stumpf is going position by position to figure out where this roster needs to improve.First up: the outfield. Bryan Reynolds remains one of the safest bets in the lineup, Oneil Cruz took another step forward and Esmerlyn Valdez showed real impact potential as a rookie. But is that enough? Alex looks at the Pirates' internal depth, Jake Mangum's role, the possibility of adding another bat and whether someone like Taylor Ward could make an

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00:30:41

We Ranked EVERY 2026 Pittsburgh Pirate... Paul Skenes...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/03

The 2026 season is over, so it’s time for our FINAL Pittsburgh Pirates tier list. Nate & Neil went back through the entire roster and ranked everyone from S to F based on their performance, impact and what we expected from them coming into the year. Brandon Lowe and Oneil Cruz headline the S tier, but things get weird fast when Rafael Flores Jr., Mason Montgomery and Yohan Ramirez all end up ranked ahead of Paul Skenes. We also get into Konnor Griffin, Bryan Reynolds, Jared Jones, Bubba

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00:16:05

MLB Division Series Predictions: Who’s Moving On?

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/02

The Wild Card round is over, so Alex Stumpf is back with another round of MLB playoff predictions.Can the Yankees survive without Aaron Judge against Tampa Bay? Does the White Sox offense have enough to get past Cleveland? Alex breaks down Brewers-Padres before explaining why the Dodgers’ bullpen could open the door for Atlanta to pull off the upset. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Try Larineco Pouches and save up to 50%: https://buylarine.com/northshore Read Alex Stumpf’s Book-Rule

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00:17:25

Where Does Nick Gonzales Fit for the Pirates in 2027?

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Alex Stumpf takes a look at where Nick Gonzales fits into the Pirates’ plans for 2027. With Konnor Griffin expected at shortstop, Brandon Lowe headed toward free agency and questions remaining at both second and third base, Pittsburgh has some decisions to make in the infield.Could Gonzales settle back in at second? Is third base still an option? Could the Pirates even explore getting him reps in the outfield? Alex breaks down what went wrong defensively in 2026, why locking Gonzales into one

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01:14:48

Who Actually Knows Ball? Grading Our 2026 Pirates...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/10/01

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season is officially in the books at 82-80, so tonight on NS9LIVE! we're pulling out the receipts. Before Opening Day, DiNardo, Tyler and Jim made 15 over/under predictions involving Brandon Lowe, Oneil Cruz, Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Jared Jones, Braxton Ashcraft, Gregory Soto and more. Now we're going through every one, grading the picks and finally determining who actually knows ball. Plus, we look back at the biggest takeaways from the Pirates' first winning season

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00:16:09

Jared Jones’ Historic September Changes Everything...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Jared Jones ended 2026 with one of the best months by a Pirates pitcher in more than a century. Alex Stumpf breaks down what changed in September, why the development of Jones’ curveball and changeup matters, and how a deeper four-pitch arsenal could set him up for a major step forward in 2027.Plus, Mason Montgomery takes home NL Reliever of the Month honors, and Alex looks at what Jones could mean for a 2027 rotation featuring Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and potentially Mitch

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00:17:20

2026 MLB Playoff Predictions: Upsets Are Coming

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/29

The Pirates are done, so OffBeat is going around Major League Baseball as October begins.Alex Stumpf breaks down all four Wild Card matchups and makes his picks. Can the young White Sox finish off an 81-81 Astros team? Does Philadelphia have enough star power to overcome its ugly finish? Can Aaron Judge push the Yankees past Boston? And could San Diego's dominant back end of the bullpen be built perfectly for a short series? Then Alex goes through the rest of the bracket and explains why he has the

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01:08:50

Pirates Finish 82-80... Now What Comes Next?

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/28

The Pirates finished the 2026 season 82-80, securing their first winning season since 2018. So now what?DiNardo and the crew look at what this season actually changed heading into 2027, including the huge September from Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin ending the year with a bang, Brandon Lowe’s future in Pittsburgh, and what Ben Cherington needs to accomplish this offseason. Plus, we put ourselves to the test with the 2026 Pirates Sporcle Challenge. Can we name every single player who appeared for the

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00:14:52

The Pirates Fell Short, But Something Changed in 2026

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/28

The Pirates finished 2026 at 82-80, falling short of the postseason but securing just their fifth winning season in the last 34 years. Alex Stumpf looks at what stood out during the final weekend in Detroit and why the way this group finished may matter beyond the record. From Kirby Yates' emotional sendoff and Bubba Chandler opening up about his season to Konnor Griffin turning an individual question into an answer about the team, there were signs of the culture the Pirates are trying to build

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00:38:39

Pirates Beat Tigers, Finish 2026 With Winning Record

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/27

The Pittsburgh Pirates close out the 2026 season with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, finishing the year 82-80 and above .500.Jared Jones capped off his season with four strong innings and continued an impressive finish to his return year. Konnor Griffin opened the game with a home run and finished 2-for-4, while Billy Cook delivered a big RBI in a rare start. Lake Bachar and Mason Montgomery helped shut the door late as the Pirates secured one final win. DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down

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00:33:49

Pirates Blow 2-Run Lead in 9th, Lose to Tigers in...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/26

The Pirates looked like they were cruising toward win No. 82 until everything unraveled in the bottom of the ninth. Mason Montgomery entered with a 3-1 lead but allowed his first runs since late July, capped by Eduardo Valencia’s walk-off home run as Detroit stunned Pittsburgh, 4-3. Neil and Doug break down the brutal finish, why there’s no reason to suddenly panic about Montgomery, Oneil Cruz leaving after an injury scare, Brandon Lowe hitting his 35th home run and why bringing Lowe back needs to

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00:32:18

Pirates Rally From Six Down, Fall Short in Detroit

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/26

The Pittsburgh Pirates made just about every mistake imaginable Friday night in Detroit, then somehow nearly came all the way back. Tyler and Neil break down the Pirates’ wild 8-7 loss to the Tigers, including a rough final start for Bubba Chandler, a brutal night defensively, and the bizarre sequence that allowed two runs to score on a strikeout. They also discuss Rafael Flores, who had his own defensive issues behind the plate before launching a huge three-run homer to pull Pittsburgh within one

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00:13:31

Enjoy These Last 27 Innings of Pirates Baseball

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/25

There are 27 innings of Pirates baseball left in 2026. After that, nobody really knows when inning 28 is coming.Alex Stumpf records this episode of OffBeat from PNC Park and reflects on a frustrating Pirates season, what a winning record would mean, and why these final three games are still worth watching. He also looks ahead to the looming MLB lockout, the salary cap and salary floor fight at the center of the next CBA negotiations, and why he can’t get behind sacrificing the 2027 season in the

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01:24:29

Pirates Reach 81 Wins as September Surge Continues

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/25

The Pirates are playing some of their best baseball of the season as they head into the final series of 2026. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, DiNardo and the crew talk about Pittsburgh reaching 81 wins, Paul Skenes getting to 200 strikeouts, Jared Jones looking dominant again and what this late-season run is showing us about the roster heading into 2027. Plus, Camilo Doval is already gone after being acquired at the deadline, Mason Montgomery keeps rolling, and we look ahead to the final three games in

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00:40:36

NS9 Postgame Show: Paul Skenes Reaches 200 Strikeouts...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Paul Skenes finished his 2026 season by reaching 200 strikeouts as the Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 in their final game at PNC Park.Cody and Doug break down Skenes’ final start, Mason Montgomery continuing to look like the answer at closer, another productive day from Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe driving in a run and where this Pirates team stands after guaranteeing itself at least a .500 season. They also get into the bigger question hanging over everything: after taking a real step forward in 2026,

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00:15:18

The Pirates Have One HUGE Problem To Fix This Winter

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/24

The Pirates' offense improved in 2026, but one major weakness never went away: they simply could not hit left-handed pitching.Alex Stumpf breaks down Pittsburgh's struggles against left-handed starters, the development of Esmerlyn Valdez and Konnor Griffin, and why the Pirates may need to look outside the organization for another right-handed bat this winter. Alex also explains why Brandon Lowe should remain the Pirates' top free-agent priority and looks at possible fits including Taylor Ward and

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00:40:02

Pirates’ Lefty Problem Strikes Again in 5-1 Loss to...

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast ·

2026/09/24

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.Jim and Doug break down another rough night against left-handed pitching, a bullpen game that never quite came together, Khristian Curtis’ latest outing and the continued development of Rafael Flores Jr. They also look ahead to 2027 and discuss whether the Pirates may already have enough starting pitching in place to turn their attention toward fixing the offense this offseason. The Pirates

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