North Shore Nine

The latest NS9LIVE dives deep into the rocky start of the Pirates’ season, with DiNardo, Jim, and Tyler joined by beat writer Alex Stumpf.

They unpack David Bednar’s shocking demotion, the Alexander Canario acquisition, and the fallout from Ji Hwan Bae and Jason Delay‘s departures. Injury updates on Bryan Reynolds, Jared Jones, Nick Gonzales, and Spencer Horwitz set the stage for the Pirates’ home opener. The crew debates the state of the bullpen, breaks down Oneil Cruz’s hot bat and cold glove, and has a little fun exploring the world of “torpedo bats.” It’s a raw, honest look at a team trying to find its footing in year six of the rebuild.

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode—watch or listen now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s ride.