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North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 600

Where Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Gather For Insight, Fun, & A Little Therapy #LetsGoBucs #Pirates #MLB

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The Pirates MUST Fix Their Bullpen Before the Trade Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 16:36

The Pirates’ bullpen suffered its 23rd loss of the season Thursday night, leaving the team with more bullpen losses than saves. Alex Stumpf explains why the problem goes beyond one Gregory Soto blown save and why Pittsburgh desperately needs an established late-inning reliever before Monday’s trade deadline.

Could Kansas City left-hander Daniel Lynch IV be an option? Alex discusses the recent scouting connection between the Pirates and Royals, additional relievers Pittsburgh could target and why this season presents an opportunity Ben Cherington cannot afford to waste.

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Pirates Fall Back to .500 After Walk-Off Loss to Reds

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 38:04

The Pirates received everything they could have reasonably expected from a bullpen game, but the offense failed to deliver in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Tyler and Jim discuss Yohan Ramirez’s continued dominance, Hunter Barco escaping trouble, Mason Montgomery’s perfect seven-pitch inning and the decision to remove him before the ninth. They also examine the Pirates’ missed opportunities, Jhostynxon Garcia’s struggles, Gregory Soto’s costly walk and Don Kelly’s decision to pinch-run Billy Cook for Esmerlyn Valdez.

Pittsburgh has now lost five of seven and fallen back to .500.

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Why the Pirates Bet on Derek Curiel at No. 5

Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 15:50

Pirates first-round pick Derek Curiel is officially under contract, and Alex Stumpf came away from his introductory press conference impressed by more than the talent.

Alex breaks down what LSU coach Jay Johnson said about Curiel’s growth, the work ethic that started in his family’s backyard batting cage, his early connection to Jacob Gonzalez and why Curiel’s development mindset made him the kind of player Pittsburgh was willing to bet on with the No. 5 pick.

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Pirates Bad Week Exposed Some Real Concerns

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 15:23

The Pirates had a chance to make a statement this week against the Braves and Dodgers, but instead, a 1-5 stretch exposed some real concerns.

Alex Stumpf breaks down why the pitching staff suddenly feels like the biggest issue, from Mitch Keller’s recent struggles to the rotation’s workload questions with Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler. He also looks at the bullpen problems, the impact of Oneil Cruz being out, and why the schedule does not give this team much room to breathe.

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Pitching Wastes Pirates Rally

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 33:57

The Pirates offense gave them a chance, but once again the pitching staff could not hold up. Mitch Keller lasted just four innings, the bullpen gave up more runs, and Pittsburgh wasted home runs from Rafael Flores and Brandon Lowe in an 8-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Tyler and Neil break down Keller’s continued struggles, the ongoing bullpen problem, Evan Sisk’s rough outing, Rafael Flores’ big night at the plate, missed situational chances from Jake Mangum and Nick Gonzalez, and where the Pirates go after a frustrating 1-5 road trip.

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Oneil Cruz Injury Is A Massive Blow To The Pirates’ Playoff Push

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • Duration 16:32

The Pirates pulled off one of their best wins of the season, overcoming Shohei Ohtani and a 6-1 deficit against the Dodgers behind Tyler Callihan’s first two Major League home runs.

But the bigger story is Oneil Cruz.

Alex Stumpf breaks down Cruz landing on the injured list with a fracture, why the reported 4-6 week timeline may not be as simple as it sounds, and how big of a loss this is for a Pirates offense that has relied heavily on his power, speed and on-base ability.

With Cruz out, the Pirates now have real questions in center field. Can Jake Mangum hold it down? Does Jhostynxon Garcia get another shot? Could Esmerlyn Valdez force his way back up with the bat? And how much more can the Pirates realistically ask from Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn, Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz?

This episode of OffBeat looks at why there is no easy replacement for Oneil Cruz and why the Pirates’ postseason push just got much tougher.

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Tyler Callihan Carries Pirates To Wild 9-8 Comeback Win Over Dodgers

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • Duration 43:25

The Pirates looked dead. Down 6-1 to the Dodgers, missing Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin, and staring at a fifth straight loss, Pittsburgh somehow found a way back.

Neil and Doug break down Tyler Callihan’s huge night, including the first two home runs of his MLB career, one of them coming off Shohei Ohtani. They also get into Jared Jones’ start, Carmen Mlodzinski’s rough outing, Spencer Horwitz’s massive insurance homer, Bryan Reynolds robbing Ohtani, Gregory Soto closing it out, and why the bullpen remains the biggest issue even after a wild 9-8 win.

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Marcell Ozuna Has Been Worse Than Rowdy Tellez

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 16:55

Marcell Ozuna was supposed to be one of the Pirates’ biggest offensive additions this offseason, but through more than 200 plate appearances, the production still has not been there.

On today’s episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf looks at Ozuna’s slow start, how it compares to past veteran struggles from Rowdy Tellez and Tommy Pham, and why the DH-only profile makes this situation different for the Pirates. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn have become major pieces of the lineup, but Ozuna’s bat still has not followed.

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Pirates Bullpen Implodes Again In Embarrassing Loss To Dodgers

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 37:47

The Pirates got off to the exact start they needed against the Dodgers, with Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O’Hearn going back-to-back in the first inning while Paul Skenes looked sharp early. Then everything fell apart.

Jim and Doug break down another ugly bullpen collapse, a disastrous seventh inning, the Pirates’ continued issues against left-handed pitching, the frustration with Marcell Ozuna’s production, and why this team cannot keep wasting starts from Paul Skenes if it wants to be taken seriously as a playoff contender.

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Pirates’ Offense Has Flipped The Script

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 15:51

The Pirates were supposed to be built around pitching, but through early June, it has been the offense carrying them.

On today’s OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how Pittsburgh’s lineup has become one of the better units in baseball, why Ryan O’Hearn, Brandon Lowe, Spencer Horwitz, Endy Rodriguez, Nick Gonzales, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin have helped change the identity of this team, and why the pitching staff has not taken the step forward many expected.

After a rough series against Atlanta, the question is no longer whether the Pirates can score enough. It’s whether Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, Paul Skenes, Dennis Santana, and the rest of the pitching staff can get back to being the strength this team was built around.

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