North Shore Nine

In a shocking twist to kick off trade deadline week, the Pirates have dealt Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in an in-division move that few saw coming. On this emergency episode of North Shore Nine, DiNardo and Ryan break down every angle of the trade — from the return of reliever Taylor Rogers and Reds prospect Sammy Stafura, to what the move says about Ben Cherington’s strategy (or lack thereof) for 2026.

Is this just a salary dump? Is Jared Triolo really the long-term answer at third base? Will Rogers even pitch an inning for Pittsburgh? And most importantly — what’s the next move? This deal might not make the 2026 Pirates better, but it sure clears the path for something bigger… maybe.

This episode is packed with raw reaction, roster analysis, and real talk about where this team is headed.

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