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Andrew McCutchen faced the Pittsburgh Pirates as an opponent again, but the biggest story wasn’t what he said. It was what he wouldn’t say. In this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down McCutchen’s first comments to Pittsburgh media since joining the Texas Rangers, the questions that had to be asked, and why the non-answers may have revealed just as much as any quote could have. From the disappointment of how his Pirates return ended to the bigger picture of what his legacy still means to the organization, this episode dives into a relationship that still feels unfinished. The story between Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates may not be over, but it’s clear there is still something there. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, analysis, and commentary. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first orde

The Pirates dropped this one 5-1 in Texas, and Doug joined DiNardo live from Globe Life Field to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. They dive into Carmen Mlodzinski’s rough outing and why one bad start still doesn’t change the bigger conversation around his role in the rotation. They also talk about the weird turning point in the game with Nick Yorke’s glove mishap, Oneil Cruz nearly changing everything with a missile to the wall, and why this one felt like one of those frustrating “game of inches” nights for the Pirates. A tough loss, some bad luck, and plenty to unpack from another night in Texas. Subscribe for more Pirates coverage, postgame shows, live reactions, interviews, and daily content from North Shore Nine presented by FanDuel. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH

Andrew McCutchen is set to face the Pirates, and OffBeat takes a hard look at everything that led to this moment. Alex Stumpf breaks down McCutchen’s place in franchise history, why his return to Pittsburgh in 2023 felt so meaningful, why the relationship with the organization seemed to fracture, and why a reunion in 2026 no longer made baseball sense. This episode dives into the emotion of McCutchen’s Pirates legacy, the reality of where his game was at this stage of his career, and why this awkward ending still does nothing to diminish what he meant to baseball in Pittsburgh. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.

The Pirates are 13-9 and playing some really good baseball right now. On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down what’s gone right for Pittsburgh, including a strong record, one of the better ERAs in baseball, and the kind of overall play that has fans starting to believe this team might actually be onto something. We also dig into the part of this team that still feels shaky: the bullpen, especially the middle relief. While the Pirates are winning and the vibes are high, that area continues to feel like the biggest issue that could get in the way if it doesn’t improve. On top of that, we wrap up the weekend series against the Rays, talk about the atmosphere around the club right now, and share a little from the NS9 tailgate and how great that day was. If the Pirates are really cooking, how sustainable is it? And what needs to improve next? Watch, listen, and join us for another episode of Bucco Brew presented by North Shore Nine. @timelessimagery.mtl Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at htt

Wilber Dotel’s MLB debut was not perfect, but it was still a really encouraging first look. Alex Stumpf breaks down what stood out from Dotel’s outing, why the Pirates were willing to call him up now, and what his long-term role could look like in Pittsburgh. From the fastball touching 100 to the bigger picture of the Pirates’ pitching depth, this episode looks at why Dotel could be more than just a short-term bullpen arm. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: ht

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates 6-3 victory over the Rays to take the series and finish the homestand 4-3. The boys discuss Mitch Keller's much needed start where he goes seven strong innings with just two runs allowed, no walks and five strikeouts to help save a bullpen that was on fumes. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense coming through with an early run in the first inning and then finally getting some clutch hits with runners in scoring position to take the lead in the 5th inning and hold the lead. Also, Wilber Dotel makes his MLB debut pitching the 9th inning. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVY

The North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Jim and Tyler will be live from NS9 Tailgate Day at PNC Park following today's game between the Pirates and Rays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim and Anthony Murphy are back on Bucs on Deck to break down one of the more intriguing young bats in the Pirates system: Axiel Plaz. They dig into what makes his power so real, why his defensive development behind the plate matters so much, and how his hot start in Greensboro is putting him back on the radar as a legit catching prospect in the organization. If you want a better feel for Plaz’s long-term outlook, this episode covers the bat, the body, the defensive projection, and where he could fit in the Pirates’ future. Bucs On Deck Substack: https://bucsondeck.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Websi

Bubba Chandler looked like a big leaguer, Oneil Cruz delivered the swing that changed the game, and the Pirates took care of business in a 5-1 win over the Rays. Tyler and Jim break down Bubba’s command and poise, Cruz’s go-ahead homer, Brandon Lowe’s late insurance, and a lineup that keeps finding different ways to produce. The vibes were high at PNC Park with fireworks, City Connects, and a team that’s starting to look legit. The NS9 Postgame Show is powered by Primanti Bros. @eddiep_photos Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@

Konnor Griffin had a rough moment in Thursday’s loss, but Alex’s big takeaway was how well the young infielder handled it. After a costly error, Griffin didn’t hang his head — he answered with a triple, an infield hit, and the kind of steady mindset that suggests he’ll be just fine as he keeps learning at the major league level. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates podcasts, postgame reactions, and daily insight from Alex Stumpf and the NS9 crew. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Nor

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington joins North Shore Nine for a long-awaited wNS9+ conversation. In this interview, we talk through the criticism, the progress, and whether Cherington deserves more credit for where the Pirates are today. The conversation touches on roster construction, the team’s improved pitching foundation, offseason moves, organizational direction, and what still needs to happen for this group to take the next step. If you’ve been skeptical of Ben Cherington, optimistic about the Pirates, or somewhere in the middle, this episode is for you. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates interviews, analysis, live shows, and postgame coverage. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.s

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody discuss the sloppy, wild affair in which the Pirates lost in extra innings to split the series with the Nationals. The guys break down the shoddy defense and decision making as well as the pitching by Braxton Ashcraft and the bullpen. They also talk about how the Pirates offense came alive and battled back from being down 4-0 with 15 hits and 7 runs and Cody hands out his Lunch Pail Player of the Game. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544ml Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did the Pirates just find the best way to use Carmen Mlodzinski? In this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down the Pirates’ 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals and explains why the opener strategy with Mason Montgomery followed by Carmen Mlodzinski worked so well. From Mlodzinski’s splitter usage to the third-time-through-the-order conversation, this episode looks at how Pittsburgh may have put him in the best possible position to succeed. Alex also dives into: Carmen Mlodzinski’s six shutout innings Why Mason Montgomery was the right opener How the Pirates neutralized James Wood Don Kelly’s pitching decisions What this means for the Pirates rotation moving forward How Jared Jones could impact the staff once he returns If you’re looking for Pittsburgh Pirates analysis, Pirates pitching breakdowns, Carmen Mlodzinski talk, Mason Montgomery insight, and daily Pirates coverage, this episode has you covered. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates podcasts, postgame reactions, and daily i

The Pirates are back in the win column after a 2-0 shutout of the Nationals, and this one was all about the pitching. DiNardo and Jim break down Carmen Mlodzinski’s dominant outing after following Mason Montgomery in an opener role that worked exactly as planned. They dive into why the strategy made sense, how Mlodzinski attacked the Nationals lineup, and why he continues to make the fifth starter conversation a lot more interesting. They also talk about Don Kelly pushing the right buttons after a rough night of second-guessing, the bullpen locking things down, and how this game was a perfect example of the Pirates winning with pitching even when the offense only did just enough. Plus, they get into Ryan O’Hearn’s big day at the plate, Nick Gonzalez driving in a run, and what Mlodzinski’s recent success could mean moving forward. If you’re looking for reaction, analysis, and some strong opinions on openers, this episode has you covered. The NS9 Postgame Show is powered by Primanti Bros. @eddiep_photos Use Pro

The Pirates dropped a frustrating one to the Nationals, but the biggest talking point wasn’t just Mitch Keller’s rough start. It was the late-game decision to pinch hit for Brandon Lowe, who has been one of Pittsburgh’s hottest bats and already homered earlier in the game. In this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down why that moment stood out, what Lowe has already meant to the Pirates lineup, and how his presence is impacting hitters like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. He also explains why Nick Yorke is not the real target of the criticism, even if the move didn’t work out. This is a smart breakdown of lineup trust, matchup decisions, and what “earning respect” should really look like for this Pirates team. Subscribe for more daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, analysis, reactions, and insight from Alex Stumpf and North Shore Nine. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://

The Pirates let one slip away in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals, and Tyler and Doug break down exactly how it happened. They dig into Don Kelly’s controversial seventh-inning pinch-hit decision for Nick Yorke over Brandon Lowe, Mitch Keller’s rough outing, and why this felt like a game Pittsburgh should have won. They also hit on some bright spots, including homers from Lowe and Joey Bart, signs of life from Marcell Ozuna, more encouraging flashes from Konnor Griffin, and another strong bullpen effort led by Yohan Ramirez and Mason Montgomery. It was a frustrating loss, but also one that says a lot about how much expectations have changed for this team. @timelessimagery.mtl *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatg

The Pirates hung 16 runs on the Nationals, dropped a 10-run inning, and gave Neil and Doug one of the most enjoyable postgame shows of the year. On this NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros., the guys break down a statement win, Paul Skenes doing Paul Skenes things, Oneil Cruz continuing to look like a superstar, and why this lineup feels completely different from the one Pirates fans watched a year ago. They also dive into Bryan Reynolds staying hot, the impact of the new-look offense around Cruz and Reynolds, the bullpen conversation, and why this team is starting to feel like one that can actually compete in the division. Watch, comment, and subscribe for more Pirates coverage all season long from North Shore Nine. @timelessimagery.mtl *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use

The Pirates are in first place, and on this episode of Bucco Brew we’re breaking down how they got there, what looks real, and what still feels shaky. There is a lot to like right now, from the overall start to the energy around this team, but the bullpen usage and recent struggles are impossible to ignore. We dive into the biggest reasons the Pirates have climbed to the top of the division, whether this start feels sustainable, and how much concern fans should have about the relief corps moving forward. If the Pirates are going to stay in first, this bullpen conversation is not going away. Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. Use promo code NS9 for 30% off. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates coverage, live shows, podcasts, and postgame reactions. @eddiep_photos *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at

The Pirates passed an early test at Wrigley, taking 2 of 3 from the Cubs, but Alex Stumpf explains why the series still left some real concerns behind. On this episode of OffBeat, Alex breaks down strong starts from Carmen Mlodzinski, Braxton Ashcraft, and Bubba Chandler, the continued production from Oneil Cruz and the offense, and why the bullpen and defense still feel like the biggest threats to this team’s ceiling. He also looks at Justin Lawrence’s struggles, Yohan Ramirez emerging as a real bullpen weapon, and why this might be the clearest path the Pirates have had to contend in the NL Central in years. If the Pirates are for real, this weekend told us a lot. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https:

Pirates blow a 5-run lead in Chicago and DiNardo and Doug break down everything from a brutal 7-6 loss to the Cubs on this NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The guys react to the collapse, Justin Lawrence’s rough outing, the costly defense, and the missed chance to finish off a sweep at Wrigley. They also hit the bigger picture after the Pirates still took 2 of 3, talk about Oneil Cruz continuing to look like a true catalyst at the top of the lineup, Brandon Lowe’s early grand slam, and what this game says about the team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses right now. Plus, they open the show by remembering Phil Garner and his impact on Pirates history. Subscribe for more Pirates postgame coverage, live shows, interviews, and daily discussion from North Shore Nine presented by FanDuel. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at http