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Pirates Hire Bill Murphy as Pitching Coach, Derek Shelton Takes Over Twins The latest NS9LIVE! episode covered Pirates news, including Derek Shelton’s new role with the Twins, Bill Murphy’s coaching impact, and updates on roster changes and Young Bucs Award wi…

Derek Shelton to the Twins. Bill Murphy to the Pirates. John Baker out.

We broke it all down on this week’s NS9LIVE — plus some Young Bucs talk and what’s next for the offseason.

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Baseball America’s Jesus Cano Talks Pirates Prospects in the Arizona Fall League Jesús Canó discussed the Pirates’ prospects in the Arizona Fall League, highlighting Valdez, Blanco Jr., and others, and affirmed that the team’s farm system is improving significantly.…

Baseball America’s Jesus Cano joined us at the Arizona Fall League to talk Pirates prospects.

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I don’t think Tyler would ever abandon his HS team tbh.

Pirates Lose Rising Front Office Star Justin Horowitz to Nationals The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses the Washington Nationals hiring Justin Horowitz as Assistant GM, impacting the Pirates’ front office. Hosts analyze his draft successes and the Pirates…

The Nationals poached Justin Horowitz.

We break down what his departure means for Pittsburgh, how his drafts reshaped the system, and why payroll chatter is heating up again.

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Which Pittsburgh Pirates Will Finally Deliver? 2026 Breakout Picks The latest NS9LIVE! episode discusses potential breakout Pittsburgh Pirates for 2026, analyzing player performances and underlying statistics while maintaining a blend of humor and optimism for the…

Which Pirates are due for a bounce-back in 2026? 👀

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The Arizona Fall League – “Baseball’s Best Kept Secret” Bucco Brew is back from the desert with a full recap of our trip to the Arizona Fall League, baseball’s best-kept secret. Anthony and Jim share stories from the stands, talk about meeting fans in P…

We spent three days in the desert — and found baseball’s best-kept secret.

From meeting Pirates fans in Phoenix to watching Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. mash in the AFL, this trip had it all.

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Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. Continue To Provide Offense | NS9 AFL Day 3 Recap Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. led Salt River to a comeback victory in Day 3 of the Arizona Fall League with key performances.

Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. keep raking in the desert 🌵⚾️

Both Pirates prospects reached base multiple times — and Blanco Jr. delivered the game-winning knock.

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Tony Blanco Jr. Talks His Exit Velocity, Approach, & Hot Start To The Arizona Fall League DiNardo catches up with Tony Blanco Jr. to talk about his Arizona Fall League slate.

DiNardo caught up with Tony Blanco Jr. to talk about how hard he hits the ball and his start to the AFL.

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Esmerlyn Valdez Talks His Hot Start In The Arizona Fall League Esmerlyn Valdez talks to NS9 about his hot start in the Arizona Fall League.

DiNardo caught up with Esmerlyn Valdez to talk about his hot start in the Arizona Fall League.

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Tony Blanco Jr. Hits the 15th Hardest Ball In Statcast Era | Arizona Fall League Day 2 Recap Tony Blanco Jr. excelled on Day 2 of the Arizona Fall League, hitting a 120.4 mph double while demonstrating patience and skill.

Tony Blanco Jr. hit a 120.4 mph rocket — the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history 😳

We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.

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Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. Put On a Show | Arizona Fall League Day 1 Recap Pirates prospects excelled on Day 1 of the Arizona Fall League, highlighted by Esmerlyn Valdez’s homer and Tony Blanco Jr.’s impressive 464-foot blast.

Pirates prospects went OFF on Day 1 of our Arizona Fall League trip 🔥

Esmerlyn Valdez – 5th HR in 6 games
Tony Blanco Jr. – 464 ft tank
Will Taylor – 2 hits + SB

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Get To Know Tony Blanco Jr.: Crushing Baseballs and Staying Healthy for 2026 Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. discusses his journey from the Dominican Summer League to the Arizona Fall League, emphasizing power, contact balance, injuries, and future expectations for 2026.

Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. joined us to talk about his 120 mph power, battling through injuries, and what fans can expect from him in 2026

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Michael McKenry: What the Pirates Must Fix This Offseason The latest wNS9+ episode discusses the Pirates’ catching situation, featuring insights from Michael McKenry on player value, pitching strategy, and organizational priorities for improvement.

We bring on Michael McKenry to break down the 2025 Pirates season — what went wrong, what went right, and what has to change heading into 2026.

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The Oneil Cruz Dilemma: What Do You Do With Him? The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses Oneil Cruz’s future with the Pirates, analyzing his performance, comparisons to Josh Bell, and organizational needs while including MLB playoff updates…

What do you do with Oneil Cruz? 👀

We dive into the dilemma on this week’s Bucco Brew — plus MLB playoffs talk, Matt Hague staying, and an Arizona Fall League update.

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Grading the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates: From Skenes to Cruz The latest Bucco Brew episode analyzes the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates’ performance, grading the roster and discussing issues with the hitting coach, key players, and coaching staff. It concludes…

Report card time 🎓

We graded every position on the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates — from the rotation to the offense that bottomed out.

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Thats A Wrap For The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates season concluded, marked by managerial changes and coaching staff turnover. NS9LIVE reviewed preseason predictions and discussed individual player performances, combinin…

The 2025 Pirates season is over… and we wrapped it all up on NS9LIVE! Coaching changes, Don Kelly’s future, and our hilariously bad over/under predictions.

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BREAKING: Ben Cherington & Don Kelly Returning To Pirates in 2026 The North Shore Nine crew went live for an emergency podcast after a stunning Monday news dump from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a move that left fans furious, team owner Bob Nutting announced that b…

Bob Nutting calls a 71-win season “unacceptable” and responds by running it back with Ben Cherington.

Our emergency pod is pure fire—rage, disbelief, and zero sugarcoating.

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The 2025 Pirates Were Doomed From the Start The Bucco Brew team discusses the disappointing 2025 season, addressing management issues, player frustrations, and a disconnect with the front office. They also engage in a fun quiz about the seas…

The 2025 Pirates were doomed from the start—and the players knew it.

We break down @noahhiles.bsky.social eye-opening report, plus we take a crack at @alexjstumpf.bsky.social annual Sporcle quiz.

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The Pirates Cap Off Season With 4-1 Loss To Braves The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the 2025 season with a 4–1 loss to the Braves, finishing 71–91. Despite Johan Oviedo’s decent performance, offensive struggles persisted. Bright prospect Hunter B…

Pirates end 2025 with a 4–1 loss to Atlanta.

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Bubba Chandler Was Electric In 2-0 Win Over the Athletics The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their losing streak with a 2–0 win against the Athletics, highlighted by rookie Bubba Chandler’s strong pitching performance and key solo homers, promising a brig…

Bubba Chandler was 🔥 and Braxton Ashcraft was untouchable.

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September Free Fall Continues for Pirates in 4-3 Loss to Athletics The North Shore Nine Postgame Show reviewed the Pirates’ 4–3 loss to the Athletics, highlighting an early offensive surge and Mitch Keller’s initial sharp performance before a pivotal f…

The Pirates jumped out to a 3–0 lead but a Lawrence Butler 3-run homer flipped the night as the Pirates lose their 12th in 13 games.

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Paul Skenes Is Ours And He’s Spectacular The latest NS9LIVE episode discussed Rafael Flores’ debut and implications for the 2025 roster. The team critiqued a national article on Paul Skenes, emphasizing ownership focus and MLB’s com…

Rafael Flores makes his MLB debut, the crew claps back at the “trade Paul Skenes” takes, and we dig into MLB’s new recovery rules.

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Rafael Flores Collects His 1st Career Hit in Pirates 8-4 Loss to Cubs The North Shore Nine Postgame Show, powered by Primanti Bros., recapped another frustrating Pirates loss as the Cubs clinched a playoff spot at PNC Park with an 8–4 win. Cody and Doug didn’t hold b…

The Cubs clinched a playoff spot at PNC Park while the Pirates stumbled to an 8–4 loss.

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Pirates September Spiral Continues in 4-1 Loss to Cubs The North Shore Nine Postgame Show reviewed the Pirates’ poor performance in a 4–1 loss to the Cubs, highlighting Paul Skenes’ struggles and the offense’s inability to produce runs, necessita…

The Pirates’ September spiral keeps spinning…

A 4–1 loss to the Cubs drops them to 1–10 in their last 11 as Skenes struggles and the bats disappear again.

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Pirates Shut Out 4-0 by Cubs on Roberto Clemente Day The North Shore Nine Postgame Show criticized the Pirates’ performance on Roberto Clemente Day, losing 4–0 to the Cubs. Concerns about management and the lack of offensive improvement were hi…

The Pirates were shut out 4–0 on Roberto Clemente Day, officially eliminated from playoff contention.

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Konnor Griffin Year 1 Breakdown & Key AFL Storylines for the Pirates The latest Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, delivered a deep dive into the Pirates’ present struggles and a bright look toward the future. Hosts Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati opened…

We break down the Pirates’ road struggles, Bubba Chandler’s big start, and why Konnor Griffin’s monster first pro season has everyone talking 2026. Plus a full Arizona Fall League preview.

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The Pirates fall in extras to the Orioles on a walk-off review. Another wasted pitching performance, another reminder of this offense’s struggles.

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i banged the "it's pointless to complain about andy haines because hitting coaches barely matter" drum, but there's something wrong on a deep level with an organization where every single hitter gets worse the longer they're there.

again: RUN FOR THE HILLS, KONNOR! DEMAND A TRADE!