On this episode of NS9LIVE!, we talked 5th starter, bullpen ripple effects, Konnor Griffin’s case, Jimalytics on ABS, and the new PNC Park food menu too. Watch/listen: northshorenine.com/the-pirates-...

New OffBeat is live. @alexjstumpf.bsky.social digs into one of the Pirates’ most interesting spring battles and makes the case for Carmen Mlodzinski as a legit fifth starter option. Watch/Listen: northshorenine.com/is-carmen-ml...

Opening Day is getting closer… so who’s in and who’s out? On the latest NS9LIVE!, we predicted the Pirates’ 26-man roster from top to bottom, debated the biggest bubble spots. Watch/listen now and tell us: who did we get right? northshorenine.com/whos-in-whos...

The debut episode of Off Beat with @alexjstumpf.bsky.social is live. Alex dives into the biggest story in Pirates camp: Konnor Griffin, the Opening Day buzz around him, and what his rise could mean for the Pirates long term. Watch/listen now. northshorenine.com/the-pirates-...

Getting back into the podcast game. Episodes start this week northshorenine.com/announcement...

Konnor Griffin hype is reaching another level Colin Beazley joins NS9LIVE! from Bradenton to break down why the Pirates’ top prospect is turning heads daily, what it’ll take to make Opening Day, plus the latest on the 5th starter battle and Ozuna mentoring Cruz. northshorenine.com/the-konnor-g...

Shoutout to Mackey for asking Ben about this today. Here is Ben’s response:

Hmm

Posted this on both Facebook and Instagram and the stark difference in the comments section of each platform is STAGGERING. Hoo boy.

The Pirates added a potentially big bat on Monday in Marcell Ozuna. But it's an uncomfortable fit for the roster in more ways than one.

From a pure baseball standpoint, I think Marcell Ozuna has a good chance to be the best hitter on the 2026 Pirates. This lineup looks…decent tbh. But why do they have to keep employing guys like this? On top of that, THIS is the guy they get to drive the final nail into Cutch’s coffin?

From what I can tell, there have been four players who have been suspended for domestic violence to play in an MLB game since 2024. All four have been employed by the Pittsburgh Pirates during that timeframe.

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 The Pirates add power with Marcell Ozuna, and we broke it all down immediately. Roster fit, payroll, what it means for Cutch, and what’s next. 🎧 Watch/listen now: 👉 YouTube & podcast platforms northshorenine.com/2026/02/09/b...

🎙️ New Bucco Brew is live! We’re talking Urquidy, Ozuna rumors, Paredes trade buzz, catcher battles, and what to watch as pitchers & catchers report this week. Baseball is back. Let’s go. ⚾️ ▶️ Watch/listen now northshorenine.com/2026/02/09/p...

I wasn't thrilled with how Sunday night went. But my camera went out mid-rant so I had to clip it like this lol.

Pirates fans… this one hits different. 😤 We break down the Suárez miss, what it says about the organization, and why it stings so much heading into 2026. Plus: real talk on Oneil Cruz and what’s next. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: northshorenine.com/2026/02/02/s...

1) If they were willing to go higher, then why didn't they? 2) If they were willing to do a multi-year deal, then why didn't they? Honestly, this just makes the ineptitude of this FO even worse. Suarez did not want to come here and the Pirates have no one to blame but themselves for that.

What's even the point?

Third base is still the swing spot — and pretending it’ll fix itself isn’t a plan. We broke down why Eugenio Suárez is the move the Pirates need to make right now, what it fixes, and why it matters for 2026. Watch/listen now 👇 northshorenine.com/2026/01/28/t...

We ripped 2025 Bowman Draft packs with Pirates first-round pick Seth Hernandez and pulled some wild stuff. He talks Pirate City, the Dominican, collecting his own cards, and what he’s excited about heading into spring training. Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/rLtspzBZXLQ

Is this really the end for Cutch in Pittsburgh? We break down Andrew McCutchen’s emotional tweet, Ben Cherington’s comments at PiratesFest, and why this reunion suddenly feels messy on today’s Bucco Brew. Watch or listen: northshorenine.com/2026/01/26/i...

We ripped 2025 Bowman Draft with Pirates prospect Easton Carmichael and it was an absolute blast. He talks his First Bowman card being photoshopped, the jump from SEC ball to pro ball, signing thousands of autos, and what he’s most excited about heading into spring training. youtu.be/oFoKFksdLNE

Michael “Fort” McKenry joined wNS9+ to talk Cutch’s future, the messy catching situation, roster needs, and what this team still has to do to be real contenders. Watch or listen now 🎙️ northshorenine.com/2026/01/22/t...

Dallas Braden stopped by wNS9+ and didn’t hold back. We talked Pirates offseason moves, why the pitching staff is the foundation, what still needs to happen next, and why this team is actually better than it was a few months ago. 🎧 Watch / listen now 👇 northshorenine.com/2026/01/14/b...

Cool guys thanks for the help

Used to be the Ohio River. Now it’s the Ohio River.

Bob Nutting saving $$$ on jet fuel.

One of the best Pirates relievers of all-time. RIP www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirat...

Are the Pirates actually done making moves? 🤔 We break down Ryan O’Hearn, the Cubs adding Bregman, Ben Cherington’s latest comments, and why more moves still feel necessary on today’s Bucco Brew. 🎧 Watch or listen now: northshorenine.com/2026/01/12/p...

Talked about this a bit in our discord yesterday (you should join it btw). It’s an interesting concept that prob isn’t good for the players. But it would be more exciting for fans.

Well, I don’t think I’m getting my Twitter account back. Are there still people here lol

Are the Pirates actually close in the NL Central — or do they still need one more bat to feel legit? We broke down the division, debated what moves still have to happen, and hit a loaded mailbag on the latest NS9LIVE! 🎧 Watch/listen now 👇 northshorenine.com/2026/01/07/n...

Okamoto to Toronto. Another gut punch. Now what? 🚨 We break down why the Pirates can’t stop here, what the real pivot looks like (Suarez? trade market? platoon ideas?), and what it’ll take to actually be a playoff contender. 🎧 Watch/listen now: northshorenine.com/2026/01/05/p...

Cody went 1-on-1 with every NS9 member for quick 5–10 minute check-ins to process the 2025 Pirates season — the good, the brutal, and the “what now?” — then we look ahead to what HAS to change in 2026. A little therapy, a lot of honesty. Watch/listen: northshorenine.com/2025/12/31/w...

☕ Bucco Brew is live: Ryan O’Hearn is a Pirate—what it means for the lineup + roster. Then: Kazuma Okamoto rumors (posting deadline Jan 4) and the Moncada fallback option. Watch/listen now: northshorenine.com/2025/12/29/p...

New Sicko Soundoff is live 🚨 Are Brandon Lowe + Ryan O’Hearn actually enough, or do the Pirates still need one more legit bat? We also get into the infield/3B mess and what pitching depth looks like if injuries hit. Watch/listen here: northshorenine.com/2025/12/26/a...

New Pirate Jake Mangum joins us for a full Get To Know interview — Mississippi roots, Jackson Prep connection, the Konnor Griffin tie-in, Adam Frazier stories, and what he’s bringing to Pittsburgh. Watch or Listen now ⚾️👇 northshorenine.com/2025/12/24/b...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 The “Winter of Ben” keeps rolling — Pirates sign Ryan O’Hearn to a 2-year, $29M deal and add ANOTHER legit bat to the lineup. What it means for 1B/DH/OF, payroll, and what HAS to come next. Watch/listen now: northshorenine.com/2025/12/23/b...

The Pirates finally made a real move — and Bucco Brew breaks it all down. Brandon Lowe changes the lineup. Jake Mangum raises the floor. Mason Montgomery might be nasty. Is this Ben Cherington’s biggest trade yet? Watch or listen: northshorenine.com/2025/12/22/p...

🚨 The Pirates show sweeping the nation 🇺🇸 Panel of @jperrotto.bsky.social, @stephenjnesbitt.bsky.social, @kodyduncanpgh.bsky.social, and Dougie Fresh debated the Brandon Lowe blockbuster, what it means for 2026, and what the Bucs should do next. Watch/Listen: northshorenine.com/2025/12/19/p...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 The Pirates just pulled off a three-team blockbuster. Brandon Lowe brings real power, Jake Mangum raises the floor, and Mason Montgomery adds intriguing bullpen depth… as Mike Burrows goes to Houston. 🎧🎥 Watch/listen now 👇 northshorenine.com/2025/12/19/b...

“Retire as a Pirates fan”? Nah. On NS9LIVE, we react to Jim Bowden’s comments, debate the risk vs. reward of Munetaka Murakami, break down Mark Vientos trade chatter, and talk about what the Pirates actually need to do this offseason. 🎧 Watch/listen now: northshorenine.com/2025/12/17/r...

The market’s moving… the Pirates aren’t. On the latest Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, we break down the quiet offseason, missed bats, and whether this front office is actually ready to act—or just window shopping again. Watch or listen now ⬇️ northshorenine.com/2025/12/15/p...

Live from the MLB Winter Meetings, Bucco Brew is loaded: Pirates buzz everywhere, a fresh look at the Garcia trade, the Luciano waiver pickup, and the headline everyone’s talking about — Pittsburgh reportedly offering Schwarber 4 years and $100M. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/12/08/p...

Jim is joined by Jason Mackey, Josh Booth, Tyler, and Neil as The Point dives into the Oviedo–for–Jhostynxon Garcia trade, debates whether “The Password” can fix left field, and reveals everyone’s No. 1 Winter Meetings target. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/12/05/t...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 The Pirates just pulled off a five-player trade and landed top-100 OF Jhostynxon Garcia — so we jumped on the mics immediately. Power upside, red flags, Oviedo gone, what it means for Mitch Keller… we covered all of it. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/12/04/b...

NS9LIVE! went completely off the rails in the best way possible — a new segment debut, a surprise prospect reply, and a Pirates storyline we definitely didn’t see coming. Catch up on all the chaos and the offseason talk here ⬇️ northshorenine.com/2025/12/03/c...

How can the Pirates realistically build a 38-WAR roster and get back to Buctober? We broke down every path on today’s Bucco Brew. The blueprint is there… if the front office executes. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/12/01/w...

Are the Pirates really about to have their most active offseason ever… or is everyone drinking the Kool-Aid again? We broke down all the noise — national reports, Mitch Keller rumors, Kutch, Suarez, Polanco, everything. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/11/26/c...

New Bucco Brew is up. We break down the Pirates’ non-tender moves, go full dumpster-diving around MLB, and spotlight the Rule 5 names the Bucs should be all over. WATCH/LISTEN: northshorenine.com/2025/11/24/w...