North Shore Nine

The latest episode of NS9LIVE! dives deep into which Pittsburgh Pirates could finally break out in 2026 after a season plagued by bad luck and underperformance. DiNardo, Jim, and Tyler return from Arizona and unpack why the Pirates’ offense might not have been as hopeless as it seemed — from xwOBA discrepancies to players poised for regression toward the mean. Jim’s “Jimalytics” segment takes center stage, spotlighting Henry Davis’ unlucky batted-ball data, Jared Triolo’s inconsistency, and Bryan Reynolds’ underlying numbers that hint at a big rebound year. The crew also debates Oneil Cruz’s maddening inconsistency, Andrew McCutchen’s future, and whether Jack Suwinski deserves one last shot.

With a blend of humor, analytics, and classic NS9 banter, the episode captures both frustration and cautious optimism heading into 2026.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts — and find out which Pirates the NS9 crew believes will finally deliver next season.