North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pirates Missed the Playoffs. The Worst Part? It Was Preventable

The Pirates entered 2026 with a clearly stated goal: make the playoffs. Now they are officially eliminated, and Alex Stumpf looks at why this season feels like such a mis

Pirates Rally Again, Sweep Royals With 4-3 Comeback Win

The Pirates did it again. Pittsburgh rallied late for a 4-3 win over Kansas City to complete the sweep at PNC Park. Rafael Flores delivered the biggest swing of the afte

Brandon Lowe Delivers Again as Pirates Rally Past Royals, 5-4

The Pirates looked dead late, then Brandon Lowe changed everything again. Lowe launched a two-run home run to put Pittsburgh back in front, and Mason Montgomery slammed t

Pirates Rally From 4-0 Down, Beat Royals 8-5 to Get Back to .500

The Pirates fell behind 4-0 early and eventually trailed 5-2, but the offense kept coming. Pittsburgh piled up 15 hits in an 8-5 comeback win over the Kansas City Royals

Konnor Griffin Is Showing Why He Can Be the Face of the Pirates

Konnor Griffin delivered the biggest hit in the Pirates’ 7-4 win over Milwaukee, driving a tough inside fastball for a two-run double that gave Pittsburgh the lead. But

Ben Cherington Year Eight? Pirates Face a Massive Decision.

Is Ben Cherington really coming back for Year 8? Reports from Buster Olney and Jason Mackey suggest the Pirates could retain Cherington for 2027, despite seven seasons w

Pirates Clinch Season Series Over MLB-Best Brewers With 7-4 Win | NS9 Postgame Show

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 and officially clinched the season series against the NL Central leaders, finishing 7-5 against Milwaukee this year.

Oneil Cruz Finally Became the Player We Waited For. Now What?

Jared Jones called this Pirates season a case of “what could have been,” and maybe no player fits that better than Oneil Cruz. Alex Stumpf looks at the version of Cruz w

Pirates Rally, Blow Late Lead in 5-4 Loss to Brewers

The Pirates battled back from an early 3-0 deficit Wednesday night, getting home runs from Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores to take a 4-3 lead, but they couldn’

What the Pirates Can Learn From the Brewers

Why do the Milwaukee Brewers consistently finish ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Alex Stumpf got an up-close look at Milwaukee’s organization while covering the Brewers

Pirates Fall 5-1 as Brewers Show Just How Far Ahead They Are

The Pirates dropped back below .500 with a frustrating 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Roberto Clemente Day. Jim and Tyler break down another game where the little

Is Don Kelly Really to Blame for the Pirates’ Failed Season?

The Pirates entered 2026 with playoff expectations, and with those hopes essentially gone, Don Kelly has become a popular target for frustrated fans. Alex Stumpf looks a

Pirates Face Some Tough Calls After Wild Weekend in Chicago

The Pirates return home at .500 after a 4-2 road trip, but this weekend in Chicago left plenty to talk about. On Monday’s Bucco Brew, we get into Don Kelly’s bullpen deci

The Pirates Finally Figured Out How to Use Carmen Mlodzinski

Carmen Mlodzinski delivered in the biggest spot of Sunday’s win, and Alex Stumpf can’t help but wonder why the Pirates waited this long to use him this way. Alex breaks

Pirates Avoid Sweep as Bullpen Slams Door on Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided the sweep at Wrigley Field with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. DiNardo and Doug break down a start from Bubba Chandler that wasn’t domin

Pirates Blow Late Lead in 4-3 Loss to Cubs

The Pirates let another winnable game get away, falling 4-3 to the Chicago Cubs after carrying a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning. Tyler and Doug break down Gregory Soto'

Pittsburgh Pirates Come Crashing Back to Earth in 12-2 Loss to Cubs

The Pirates’ four-game winning streak came to an ugly end Friday afternoon as the Cubs hammered Pittsburgh 12-2 at Wrigley Field. Doug breaks down a bullpen game that un

What Do the Pirates Do With Braxton Ashcraft Now?

Braxton Ashcraft is headed to the injured list with right arm discomfort, but the early news that there is no structural damage is encouraging. Alex Stumpf looks at what

Jared Jones Dominates the White Sox

Jared Jones took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and completely overwhelmed the Chicago White Sox as the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off the sweep with a 2-0 win. Ty

Does a Winning Record Actually Matter for the Pirates?

The Pirates are back at .500 after Wednesday’s win over the White Sox, sitting at 73-73 with five straight series wins. Alex Stumpf asks whether finishing with 81 or 82 w