North Shore Nine

On this episode of Bucco Brew, Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati dive into the growing uncertainty around Andrew McCutchen’s future in Pittsburgh and the comments from both Cutch and Ben Cherington that set the fanbase buzzing.

The guys react to McCutchen not being at PiratesFest, unpack Cherington’s carefully worded answer about their relationship, and break down why this situation suddenly feels way more tense than it should. They also dig into Cutch’s emotional tweet, what it says about how he’s feeling, and why the Pirates may have already mishandled what could be his final chapter here. Beyond the sentimentality, the episode stays grounded in roster construction, pointing out how limited the bench looks right now and why McCutchen still clearly makes this team better, even in a reduced role. It’s part frustration, part reality check, and part plea for the front office to just make this reunion happen already.

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