North Shore Nine

The latest episode of Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, breaks down the Pirates’ wild west coast trip that ended in a 3-3 split. DiNardo and Jim dive into what went right, what went wrong, and why this team still can’t quite seem to find its identity. They highlight Oneil Cruz’s surge into superstardom, now thriving as the leadoff man with jaw-dropping power and patience. And at 38, Andrew McCutchen is turning back the clock with his best offensive season since 2015.

The bullpen takes a beating in this episode too, with Colin Holderman‘s disastrous return and David Bednar’s encouraging bounce-back performances. They also explain why keeping Carmen Mlodzinski in the rotation makes no sense and build a compelling case for why Bubba Chandler should be called up now—not in a few weeks.

With a pivotal series against the Cubs on deck, this one’s packed with strong takes and real optimism.

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