North Shore Nine

Ben Cherington finally spoke… and let’s just say Pirates fans aren’t feeling any better. On this episode of Bucco Brew, DiNardo and Jim break down a dominant series win over Arizona, led by more brilliant pitching—including another masterpiece from Paul Skenes. But the real story is what comes next.

Cherington’s Sunday press conference offered 22 minutes of words, but very little clarity. Is he trading Mitch Keller? David Bednar? Anyone at all? The guys dive into what “building toward 2026” really means and whether the front office is preparing fans for a prospect-heavy return—or just a quiet deadline.

Anthony Murphy joins the show to talk Pirates prospects, including Bubba Chandler’s rebound and Edward Florentino’s meteoric rise. Plus: updates on Termarr Johnson, Esmerlyn Valdez, and what to watch in the system this week.

Also: a look ahead to a pivotal Giants series—and Mitch Keller’s potentially final start as a Bucco.

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Watch or listen now—this week could change everything.