North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

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

  1. 1h ago

    Braxton Ashcraft’s Brilliant Complete Game Means More Than You Think

    Braxton Ashcraft delivered the best start of his MLB career Thursday, tossing an 85-pitch complete game with 10 strikeouts against the Marlins. Alex Stumpf breaks down what made Ashcraft so dominant, why the return of his sinker mattered, why Don Kelly was right to let him finish and, most importantly, what this performance says about Ashcraft’s workload and his place in the Pirates’ 2027 rotation. Subscribe to Alex’s Book Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app North Shore Nine is presented by FanDuel. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join 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: 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/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Braxton Ashcraft’s Brilliant Complete Game Means More Than You Think

  2. 11h ago

    4% Playoff Odds: The Pirates Have Reached the Breaking Point

    The Pirates had their opportunity to get back into the Wild Card race. Instead, they went 2-4 against the Mets and Marlins and now sit 59-64, 5.5 games out of a playoff spot, last in the NL Central and 12th in the National League with just a 4% chance to reach the postseason. At this point, saying the season is essentially over isn't being dramatic. It's being realistic. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, we discuss Brandon Lowe's comments about the pressure surrounding these games, Don Kelly calling out the team's lack of fight after Wednesday's loss, and whether that message should have come much sooner. The Pirates responded with a 13-1 win today, but after winning just three of their previous 15 games, was it already too late? And even if the playoffs are no longer realistic, that can't become the mindset inside the clubhouse. There are still six weeks of baseball left. This team needs to compete, show some fight and play like there's still something on the line. Boston is next. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app 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: 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/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    4% Playoff Odds: The Pirates Have Reached the Breaking Point

  3. 17h ago

    Ashcraft Shoves and The Offense Wakes Up in 13-1 Win Over Miami

    Cody and Doug Breakdown today's Pirates win over the Marlins! Braxton Ashcraft Shoved in a complete game near shut put striking out 10 batters. The Pirates offense came back alive as well lead by Jared Triolo, Jake Mangum, and Rafael Flores Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ashcraft Shoves and The Offense Wakes Up in 13-1 Win Over Miami

  4. 1d ago

    The Pirates Have a Starting Pitching Problem They Can’t Fix

    The Pirates entered 2026 expecting their starting rotation to be one of the strengths of the team. Now Paul Skenes is being handled carefully, Mitch Keller is out, several young starters are approaching career-high workloads, and the fifth rotation spot has turned into a bullpen game. Alex Stumpf looks at how Pittsburgh plans to cover innings over the final stretch and why not adding another starter at the trade deadline looks increasingly questionable. Read more from Alex at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join 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: 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/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Pirates Have a Starting Pitching Problem They Can’t Fix

  5. 1d ago

    Pirates Season Is Over After Another Embarrassing Loss in Miami

    The Pirates' collapse continued Wednesday night with an embarrassing 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, dropping another series and pushing Pittsburgh six games out of a Wild Card spot. Neil breaks down another lifeless performance, Carmen Mlodzinski's disastrous start, an offense that has completely disappeared since the All-Star break, Bryan Reynolds' recent struggles and why the Pirates' postseason hopes appear to finally be dead. The NS9 Postgame Show is powered by Primanti Brothers. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app 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: 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/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Pirates Season Is Over After Another Embarrassing Loss in Miami

  6. 2d ago

    Meet Murf Gray: One of the Pirates’ Fastest-Rising Prospects

    Pirates prospect Murf Gray joins Alex Stumpf on OffBeat to discuss his rapid rise through the farm system, the swing changes behind his breakout season and what it means to emerge as a Top 100 prospect. Gray breaks down his new leg kick, improved plate discipline, how he uses video and even photos to evaluate his swing, the influence Aaron Judge had on his approach and what Pirates fans should expect whenever he gets the call to Pittsburgh. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Meet Murf Gray: One of the Pirates’ Fastest-Rising Prospects

  7. 2d ago

    Is the Pirates Season Over? Another Brutal Loss in Miami

    The Pirates are running out of time. Pittsburgh was shut out 2-0 by the Miami Marlins in a brutal offensive performance where the Pirates never even advanced a runner beyond first base. Paul Skenes allowed just one earned run over five innings, but his diminished velocity, lack of whiffs and hard contact raised even more questions about what is going on with the Pirates ace. Tyler and Jim break down another damaging loss, the growing concern around Skenes, Yohan Ramirez's incredible stretch and an offense that once again showed absolutely no life. Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Is the Pirates Season Over? Another Brutal Loss in Miami

  8. 3d ago

    Paul Skenes Has to Save the Pirates’ Season

    Paul Skenes has a 5.20 ERA over his last 15 starts, and the Pirates are entering what could be a do-or-die series in Miami. Alex Stumpf breaks down what may have changed for Skenes in 2026, including his lower-half mechanics, arm angle, velocity and workload. With Mitch Keller out, Braxton Ashcraft entering new territory, Bubba Chandler still developing and the fifth rotation spot unsettled, the Pirates need their reigning Cy Young winner to lead the way. If Pittsburgh has any path back into the postseason race, it may start with Paul Skenes looking like Paul Skenes again. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join 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: 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/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Paul Skenes Has to Save the Pirates’ Season
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