North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Easton Carmichael Is More Than A Power-Hitting Catcher

Pirates catching prospect Easton Carmichael joins North Shore Nine for a Get To Know You conversation from the Arizona Fall League. Carmichael looks back on his first fu

Pirates Could Have an Elite Bullpen in 2027

The Pirates bullpen was one of their biggest problems for much of 2026, but things changed dramatically down the stretch. Alex Stumpf looks at why Mason Montgomery, Luke

What If Paul Skenes Is Just… Good? | Pirates Rotation Review

The Pirates entered 2026 expecting their starting rotation to be one of the strengths of the team. Instead, even with Braxton Ashcraft emerging as an All-Star, the group

Would You Trust the Pirates in October?

The Pirates are watching October baseball from home, but how far away are they really? Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we build Pittsburgh’s hypothetical playoff rotation and lineup

Pirates Have 3 Catchers. Do They Have a Starter?

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 def

Pirates Have A BIG Infield Problem To Solve This Offseason

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

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

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 li

Pirates 2027 Roster Outlook: Is The Outfield Already Good Enough?

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. Bry

We Ranked EVERY 2026 Pittsburgh Pirate... Paul Skenes in C Tier?!

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 o

MLB Division Series Predictions: Who’s Moving On?

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 th

Where Does Nick Gonzales Fit for the Pirates in 2027?

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 a

Who Actually Knows Ball? Grading Our 2026 Pirates Predictions

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

Jared Jones’ Historic September Changes Everything for 2027

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

2026 MLB Playoff Predictions: Upsets Are Coming

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 th

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

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 h

The Pirates Fell Short, But Something Changed in 2026

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 ou

Pirates Beat Tigers, Finish 2026 With Winning Record

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 w

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

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

Pirates Rally From Six Down, Fall Short in Detroit

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

Enjoy These Last 27 Innings of Pirates Baseball

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 Par