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Oct 5, 2026 · 50:51
The Pirates’ 2027 offseason is already starting to take shape. DiNardo and the crew break down the latest arbitration projections, what Pittsburgh’s payroll could look like next…
Oct 5, 2026 · 15:55
The Pirates have started looking toward 2027, and Alex Stumpf is going position by position to figure out where this roster needs to improve. First up: the outfield. Bryan…
Oct 3, 2026 · 30:41
The 2026 season is over, so it’s time for our FINAL Pittsburgh Pirates tier list. Nate & Neil went back through the entire roster and ranked everyone from S to F based on their…
Oct 2, 2026 · 16:05
The Wild Card round is over, so Alex Stumpf is back with another round of MLB playoff predictions. Can the Yankees survive without Aaron Judge against Tampa Bay? Does the White…
Oct 1, 2026 · 17:25
Alex Stumpf takes a look at where Nick Gonzales fits into the Pirates’ plans for 2027. With Konnor Griffin expected at shortstop, Brandon Lowe headed toward free agency and…
Oct 1, 2026 · 1:14:48
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season is officially in the books at 82-80, so tonight on NS9LIVE! we're pulling out the receipts. Before Opening Day, DiNardo, Tyler and Jim made 15…
Sep 30, 2026 · 16:09
Jared Jones ended 2026 with one of the best months by a Pirates pitcher in more than a century. Alex Stumpf breaks down what changed in September, why the development of Jones’…
Sep 29, 2026 · 17:20
The Pirates are done, so OffBeat is going around Major League Baseball as October begins. Alex Stumpf breaks down all four Wild Card matchups and makes his picks. Can the young…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:08:50
The Pirates finished the 2026 season 82-80, securing their first winning season since 2018. So now what? DiNardo and the crew look at what this season actually changed heading…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:52
The Pirates finished 2026 at 82-80, falling short of the postseason but securing just their fifth winning season in the last 34 years. Alex Stumpf looks at what stood out during…
Sep 27, 2026 · 38:39
The Pittsburgh Pirates close out the 2026 season with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, finishing the year 82-80 and above .500. Jared Jones capped off his season with four…
Sep 26, 2026 · 33:49
The Pirates looked like they were cruising toward win No. 82 until everything unraveled in the bottom of the ninth. Mason Montgomery entered with a 3-1 lead but allowed his first…
Sep 26, 2026 · 32:18
The Pittsburgh Pirates made just about every mistake imaginable Friday night in Detroit, then somehow nearly came all the way back. Tyler and Neil break down the Pirates’ wild…
Sep 25, 2026 · 13:31
There are 27 innings of Pirates baseball left in 2026. After that, nobody really knows when inning 28 is coming. Alex Stumpf records this episode of OffBeat from PNC Park and…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:24:29
The Pirates are playing some of their best baseball of the season as they head into the final series of 2026. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, DiNardo and the crew talk about Pittsburgh…
Sep 24, 2026 · 40:36
Paul Skenes finished his 2026 season by reaching 200 strikeouts as the Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 in their final game at PNC Park. Cody and Doug break down Skenes’ final…
Sep 24, 2026 · 15:18
The Pirates' offense improved in 2026, but one major weakness never went away: they simply could not hit left-handed pitching. Alex Stumpf breaks down Pittsburgh's struggles…
Sep 24, 2026 · 40:02
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Jim and Doug break down another rough night against left-handed…
Sep 23, 2026 · 15:38
Braxton Ashcraft entered 2026 trying to prove he could handle a full season in a Major League rotation. He leaves it as an All-Star and the Pirates’ Steve Blass Award winner as…
Sep 23, 2026 · 37:59
Jared Jones was brilliant as the Pirates shut out the Cardinals 2-0. Jones carried a perfect game into the sixth inning and finished with seven scoreless innings, allowing just…
Sep 22, 2026 · 16:08
Brandon Lowe was acquired to help the Pirates win now, but after what he has meant to this team both on and off the field, can Pittsburgh really afford to let him walk? Alex…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:06:14
The Pirates may be eliminated, but they certainly aren't playing like it. Pittsburgh swept the Royals with three comeback wins, Brandon Lowe continues to make his case for…
Sep 21, 2026 · 16:51
The Pirates entered 2026 with a clearly stated goal: make the playoffs. Now they are officially eliminated, and Alex Stumpf looks at why this season feels like such a missed…
Sep 20, 2026 · 38:41
The Pirates did it again. Pittsburgh rallied late for a 4-3 win over Kansas City to complete the sweep at PNC Park. Rafael Flores delivered the biggest swing of the afternoon…
Sep 20, 2026 · 41:25
The Pirates looked dead late, then Brandon Lowe changed everything again. Lowe launched a two-run home run to put Pittsburgh back in front, and Mason Montgomery slammed the door…
Sep 19, 2026 · 35:53
The Pirates fell behind 4-0 early and eventually trailed 5-2, but the offense kept coming. Pittsburgh piled up 15 hits in an 8-5 comeback win over the Kansas City Royals to get…
Sep 18, 2026 · 15:23
Konnor Griffin delivered the biggest hit in the Pirates’ 7-4 win over Milwaukee, driving a tough inside fastball for a two-run double that gave Pittsburgh the lead. But the swing…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:10:05
Is Ben Cherington really coming back for Year 8? Reports from Buster Olney and Jason Mackey suggest the Pirates could retain Cherington for 2027, despite seven seasons without a…
Sep 17, 2026 · 35:42
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 and officially clinched the season series against the NL Central leaders, finishing 7-5 against Milwaukee this year. Cody…
Sep 17, 2026 · 14:56
Jared Jones called this Pirates season a case of “what could have been,” and maybe no player fits that better than Oneil Cruz. Alex Stumpf looks at the version of Cruz we finally…
Sep 17, 2026 · 33:29
The Pirates battled back from an early 3-0 deficit Wednesday night, getting home runs from Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores to take a 4-3 lead, but they couldn’t finish…
Sep 16, 2026 · 15:45
Why do the Milwaukee Brewers consistently finish ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Alex Stumpf got an up-close look at Milwaukee’s organization while covering the Brewers last…
Sep 16, 2026 · 40:44
The Pirates dropped back below .500 with a frustrating 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Roberto Clemente Day. Jim and Tyler break down another game where the little things…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:13
The Pirates entered 2026 with playoff expectations, and with those hopes essentially gone, Don Kelly has become a popular target for frustrated fans. Alex Stumpf looks at what…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:15:46
The Pirates return home at .500 after a 4-2 road trip, but this weekend in Chicago left plenty to talk about. On Monday’s Bucco Brew, we get into Don Kelly’s bullpen decisions,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 15:48
Carmen Mlodzinski delivered in the biggest spot of Sunday’s win, and Alex Stumpf can’t help but wonder why the Pirates waited this long to use him this way. Alex breaks down…
Sep 13, 2026 · 36:10
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided the sweep at Wrigley Field with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. DiNardo and Doug break down a start from Bubba Chandler that wasn’t dominant, but…
Sep 12, 2026 · 31:09
The Pirates let another winnable game get away, falling 4-3 to the Chicago Cubs after carrying a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning. Tyler and Doug break down Gregory Soto's…
Sep 11, 2026 · 33:59
The Pirates’ four-game winning streak came to an ugly end Friday afternoon as the Cubs hammered Pittsburgh 12-2 at Wrigley Field. Doug breaks down a bullpen game that unraveled…
Sep 11, 2026 · 16:02
Braxton Ashcraft is headed to the injured list with right arm discomfort, but the early news that there is no structural damage is encouraging. Alex Stumpf looks at what…
Sep 11, 2026 · 35:44
Jared Jones took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and completely overwhelmed the Chicago White Sox as the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off the sweep with a 2-0 win. Tyler and…
Sep 10, 2026 · 16:22
The Pirates are back at .500 after Wednesday’s win over the White Sox, sitting at 73-73 with five straight series wins. Alex Stumpf asks whether finishing with 81 or 82 wins…
Sep 10, 2026 · 42:51
The Pirates are back to .500 after hanging on for a wild 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Jim and Neil break down an unconventional bullpen game that saw Pittsburgh use eight…
Sep 9, 2026 · 15:48
Bubba Chandler delivered one of the most dominant fastball performances in baseball this season in the Pirates’ 9-3 win over the White Sox. Alex Stumpf breaks down Chandler’s 16…
Sep 9, 2026 · 33:31
The Pirates came out swinging and never looked back, pounding out 18 hits in a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. DiNardo and Jim break down an offense that scored five runs in…
Sep 8, 2026 · 15:30
Nick Gonzales has arguably been the Pirates’ most consistent offensive player this season, but his defense is beginning to erase much of that value. Alex Stumpf looks at…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:04:16
The Pirates somehow took two of three from the Angels despite scoring just three runs all weekend, because their pitching staff absolutely carried them. DiNardo and Tyler break…
Sep 7, 2026 · 16:17
The Pirates took two of three from the Angels, including a pair of 1-0 wins, but the bigger issue isn’t going away. Pittsburgh’s offense has been one of the worst in baseball…
Sep 6, 2026 · 34:11
The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 behind 5.1 scoreless innings from Paul Skenes and a solo home run from Henry Davis. Skenes still wasn't completely…
Sep 6, 2026 · 33:33
The Pirates turned in another brutal performance Saturday night, falling 6-1 to the Angels in a game they desperately needed to win. DiNardo and Doug break down another…
Sep 5, 2026 · 30:20
Konnor Griffin is back, and it didn't take long for him to remind everyone what the Pirates have been missing. Griffin's speed created the only run of the night as the Pirates…
Sep 4, 2026 · 18:24
Jack Wilson is officially part of the Pirates Hall of Fame, and Alex Stumpf believes he absolutely belongs. But Wilson’s induction raises a much bigger question about Pirates…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:05:03
The Pirates somehow have life again. They’ve won five of their last six series, sit five games back in the Wild Card race, and now Konnor Griffin is expected to return to the…
Sep 3, 2026 · 40:17
The Pirates beat the Giants 5-2 to take the series in San Francisco and make it three straight series wins. Cody and Doug break down a bizarre afternoon where the Pirates drew…
Sep 3, 2026 · 15:17
The Pirates let another winnable game slip away Wednesday night, falling 5-4 to the Giants in 10 innings. Alex Stumpf looks at Carmen Mlodzinski’s three perfect innings, the…
Sep 3, 2026 · 37:36
The Pirates had chance after chance to win this game and simply couldn’t finish the job. Pittsburgh battled back from a 3-1 deficit to force extra innings, but a costly defensive…
Sep 2, 2026 · 14:01
The Pirates somehow survived one of the wildest games of the season, beating the Giants 13-12 after scoring nine runs in an inning and later blowing a six-run lead. Alex Stumpf…
Sep 2, 2026 · 37:21
What the hell was that? The Pirates scored nine runs in the third inning, built an 11-5 lead, watched the Giants completely erase it and somehow still walked away with a 13-12…
Sep 1, 2026 · 16:09
The Pirates’ playoff odds may be nearly gone, but September is far from meaningless. Alex Stumpf breaks down five things that still matter over the final month of the season,…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:05:06
September is arriving, and while the Pirates sit at 67-71, there are still plenty of reasons to pay attention over the final month. Jim and DiNardo discuss what they want to see…
Aug 31, 2026 · 15:15
Mason Montgomery has quietly become one of the Pirates’ most dominant relievers, and Alex Stumpf thinks it might be time to stop dancing around the obvious question: should…
Aug 30, 2026 · 37:08
The Pirates held on for a 5-4 win over the Cardinals to take another road series, with Braxton Ashcraft capping off a stellar month of August. Jim and Doug break down another…
Aug 29, 2026 · 34:29
The Pirates got some much-needed offense Saturday as Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores each went deep in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler and Doug break down Lowe's…
Aug 29, 2026 · 13:41
Pirates second-round pick Chris Rembert has gotten his professional career underway in Bradenton, and there is already plenty to dig into. Jim and Anthony Murphy break down…
Aug 29, 2026 · 33:33
The Pirates looked every bit like a team ready for the season to end Friday night, committing three errors and managing just one run in a 4-1 loss to the Cardinals. Tyler and…
Aug 28, 2026 · 14:34
The Pirates’ playoff hopes are virtually gone, so the goal for the final month has to change. Alex Stumpf explains why Pittsburgh should use September to get real answers from…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:04:56
The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a 110 wRC+, tied for the second-best mark in baseball. Since the break? Their 76 wRC+ ranks dead last. Jim and Tyler break down how…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:03
Another major injury has put Endy Rodriguez’s future with the Pirates in question. Alex Stumpf looks at Endy’s latest surgery, his expected recovery timeline, the possibility of…
Aug 26, 2026 · 30:53
The Pirates had chance after chance to finish off a sweep in San Diego and simply could not come through. Pittsburgh went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position, stranded 10…
Aug 26, 2026 · 13:17
Esmerlyn Valdez has emerged as one of the most important pieces of the Pirates’ lineup, providing something that has become increasingly rare across baseball: legitimate…
Aug 26, 2026 · 35:52
Oneil Cruz provided the only offense the Pirates needed. Cruz launched a ninth-inning home run off Mason Miller to break a scoreless tie and lift Pittsburgh to a 1-0 win over the…
Aug 25, 2026 · 15:28
The Pirates entered 2026 expecting to contend. Instead, year seven of the Ben Cherington era is ending with Pittsburgh essentially eliminated from the postseason picture. Alex…
Aug 25, 2026 · 29:25
The Pirates somehow escaped San Diego with a 3-2 win in 12 innings after Nick Gonzales finally delivered the go-ahead run. DiNardo and Neil break down another tremendous start…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:09:58
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season is officially dead. At 63-69, the Pirates sit 8.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with just 30 games remaining after an incredible collapse. On…
Aug 24, 2026 · 17:05
The Pirates were supposed to be ready in 2026. They improved the roster over the winter, aggressively addressed the bullpen at the trade deadline and had a Wild Card spot within…
Aug 23, 2026 · 31:09
The Pirates finished an awful weekend in Los Angeles with a 4-0 loss and a three-game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers. Cody and Doug discuss a team that looked simply…
Aug 23, 2026 · 33:16
The Pirates dropped their second straight to the Dodgers, falling 4-3 in another game that was there for the taking. Tyler and Neil break down Pittsburgh's missed opportunities…
Aug 22, 2026 · 36:42
The Pirates fought all the way back against the Dodgers, but a golden opportunity in extra innings went completely to waste. Oneil Cruz continued his ridiculous return with…
Aug 21, 2026 · 14:04
Alex Stumpf came into this homestand ready to declare the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates dead. Instead, they took two of three from both the Red Sox and Tigers and kept the tiniest bit…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:07:30
The David Bednar trade deserves another look. Rafael Flores has started making an impact in Pittsburgh, including a huge two-homer performance in Wednesday's comeback win. So one…
Aug 20, 2026 · 15:50
Rafael Flores Jr. came off the bench Wednesday and became the first player in Pirates history to hit two home runs in a game, including a ninth-inning shot off Kenley Jansen that…
Aug 19, 2026 · 35:07
Rafael Flores came off the bench and homered twice before Brandon Lowe walked it off in the ninth as the Pirates beat Detroit 4-3 and took another series. Cody and Doug react to…
Aug 19, 2026 · 16:05
Termarr Johnson is set to undergo ACL reconstruction along with a procedure on his LCL, putting his timeline for 2027 into question. Alex Stumpf looks at what the significant…
Aug 19, 2026 · 34:19
Braxton Ashcraft continues to roll. The Pirates right-hander tossed eight innings of one-run baseball on just 80 pitches as Pittsburgh beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1. Tyler, DiNardo…
Aug 18, 2026 · 15:05
Carmen Mlodzinski wants to be a starting pitcher, but his results continue to tell a very different story. Alex Stumpf breaks down Mlodzinski’s rough outing against Detroit, his…
Aug 18, 2026 · 36:34
Carmen Mlodzinski got another opportunity in the Pirates rotation and delivered another brutal outing, allowing four earned runs over just three innings as Pittsburgh was forced…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:05:32
Jim and DiNardo recap the Pirates taking two of three from Boston and discuss what they need to keep doing to have any hope of staying in the playoff conversation. But the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 16:03
Paul Skenes had his scheduled start pushed back to Wednesday, and after months of diminished velocity, mechanical questions and uneven results, Alex Stumpf wonders whether the…
Aug 16, 2026 · 31:34
The Pirates finally did damage against a left-handed starter, jumping Boston early in an 8-3 win to take two of three from the Red Sox. Esmerlyn Valdez, Bryan Reynolds and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 36:30
The Pirates were shut out 4-0 by the Red Sox as the offense failed to capitalize on its few opportunities against Sonny Gray. Jared Jones battled through five innings of one-run…
Aug 15, 2026 · 20:47
Mitch Jebb entered 2026 with plenty to prove, but the former second-round pick has completely worked his way back onto the Pirates’ radar. On this week’s Bucs On Deck, we break…
Aug 15, 2026 · 37:01
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened their series against the Boston Red Sox with an 8-4 win and have now put together back-to-back strong performances. Rafael Flores stayed scorching…
Aug 14, 2026 · 15:48
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…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:00:23
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,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 32:24
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 14:23
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 26:12
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…
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:52
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…
Aug 12, 2026 · 27:22
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…
Aug 11, 2026 · 15:43
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…
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