North Shore Nine

Paul Skenes is starting the All-Star Game. Oneil Cruz is in the Home Run Derby. And the Pirates may have just drafted the best pitcher in the class.

In this episode of Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, DiNardo and Jim react to a rare weekend where the Pirates were actually the talk of baseball. From Skenes earning his second All-Star start at just 23, to Cruz putting his freakish power on display in primetime, the Pirates somehow became must-see TV during one of their worst seasons in years.

The guys also dive into the selection of Seth Hernandez at No. 6 overall — a high-risk, high-reward pick with massive upside. Plus, a breakdown of Mitch Keller’s value at the trade deadline, the latest from the Futures Game, and whether Ben Cherington deserves credit for getting the draft right.

Packed with passion, sarcasm, and real analysis, this is the episode for any Pirates fan trying to make sense of this rollercoaster season.

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