North Shore Nine

In the latest NS9LIVE, DiNardo, Jim, and Tyler welcomed Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Colin Beazley to dive deep into his recent article on Pirates prospect Rafael Flores. The crew discussed Flores’ adjustment from the Yankees’ player-development-first approach to the Pirates’ heavier emphasis on minor league team success, as well as differences in how each organization equips catchers with information. Colin also shared first impressions of Flores’ game, thoughts on Bubba Chandler’s readiness for MLB action, and why infielder Cam Devanney might be overdue for a call-up. The conversation expanded into the Pirates’ farm system ranking, potential Arizona Fall League participants, and how minor league philosophy may impact player promotions. Plenty of laughs, side debates, and candid takes filled the episode — from farm rankings to the Joey Bart first-base experiment.

Don’t miss this one — especially if you want the real story behind that viral Flores article snippet. Watch or listen now to get the full breakdown and join the discussion!