North Shore Nine

In this episode of Starbucs from North Shore Nine, hosts Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati dive into the state of baseball as the Los Angeles Dodgers dominate the offseason by signing Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott. They discuss the growing disparity between small-market and big-market teams, the Dodgers’ unprecedented depth, and how deferral-heavy contracts may reshape future CBAs. The duo also touches on PiratesFest, highlighting fan frustrations, missteps like misspelling Andrew McCutchen’s name, and the mix of fun family activities with tense Q&A sessions with management. As spring training looms, DiNardo and Rosati reflect on the Pirates’ lack of major moves but remain hopeful for a better roster by Opening Day. Stay tuned for more updates as the team prepares for another season. Let’s go Bucs!