OffseasonOpening Day · Mar 26
◆NEWSRyan O'Hearn's Adjustments In Pittsburgh◆ROSTERSigned free agent RHP Enmanuel Nunez to a minor league contract◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (200)◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.303)
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Ryan Alexander

Ryan Alexander

NS9 contributor

The Pirates payroll increased after the 2015 season.

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Final Takeaways from an Over .500 2026 Season
Game Takeaways

Final Takeaways from an Over .500 2026 Season

Ryan Alexander· 6w ago
Our Takeaways from Another Lefty Shutting Down the Bucs Offense
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from Another Lefty Shutting Down the Bucs Offense

Ryan Alexander· 6w ago
Our Takeways from Another Comeback Win and Sweep of the Royals
Game Takeaways

Our Takeways from Another Comeback Win and Sweep of the Royals

Ryan Alexander· 7w ago
Our Takeaways from a Comeback Win over the Royals
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from a Comeback Win over the Royals

Ryan Alexander· 7w ago
Takeaways from Another Loss to the Brewers Despite Three Home Runs
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from Another Loss to the Brewers Despite Three Home Runs

Ryan Alexander· 7w ago
Takeaways from a Dud 5-1 Loss to Misiorowski and the Brewers
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from a Dud 5-1 Loss to Misiorowski and the Brewers

Ryan Alexander· 7w ago
Our Takeaways from the Pirates Throwing a Win Away
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from the Pirates Throwing a Win Away

Ryan Alexander· 8w ago
Our Takeaways from an Offensive Explosion in Chicago Opener
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Our Takeaways from an Offensive Explosion in Chicago Opener

Ryan Alexander· 8w ago
Our Takeaways from Another Lackluster Offensive Performance in 6-1 Loss
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Our Takeaways from Another Lackluster Offensive Performance in 6-1 Loss

Ryan Alexander· 9w ago
NS9 Postgame Show: Bucs Shut Down Angels in 1-0 Win
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NS9 Postgame Show: Bucs Shut Down Angels in 1-0 Win

Ryan Alexander· 9w ago
Takeaways from a Drunk 13-12 Walkoff Win
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from a Drunk 13-12 Walkoff Win

Ryan Alexander· 9w ago
Takeaways from a 5-4 Victory and Series Win over the Cardinals
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from a 5-4 Victory and Series Win over the Cardinals

Ryan Alexander· 10w ago
Takeaways from Another Lifeless Pirates Loss Against a LHP
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from Another Lifeless Pirates Loss Against a LHP

Ryan Alexander· 10w ago
The NS9 Report: Awful August, Done with Mlod Starts, Flores First and More
Analysis

The NS9 Report: Awful August, Done with Mlod Starts, Flores First and More

Ryan Alexander· 10w ago
Takeaways from Paul Skenes Best Start in Months and Cruz’s Game-Winning HR
Game Takeaways

Takeaways from Paul Skenes Best Start in Months and Cruz’s Game-Winning HR

Ryan Alexander· 10w ago
Our 3 Takeaways from the Pirates Shutout Loss to be Swept and Falling 6 Games Under
Game Takeaways

Our 3 Takeaways from the Pirates Shutout Loss to be Swept and Falling 6 Games Under

Ryan Alexander· 11w ago
Our Takeaways from Another One-Run Loss to the Dodgers
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Our Takeaways from Another One-Run Loss to the Dodgers

Ryan Alexander· 11w ago
Our 3 Takeaways from Another Ace Performance by Ashcraft
Game Takeaways

Our 3 Takeaways from Another Ace Performance by Ashcraft

Ryan Alexander· 11w ago
NS9 Report: Skenes Start Pushed Back
The NS9 Report

NS9 Report: Skenes Start Pushed Back

Ryan Alexander· 12w ago
Our Takeaways from a Series Win Over the Red Sox
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from a Series Win Over the Red Sox

Ryan Alexander· 12w ago
NS9 Postgame Show: Pirates Blanked 4-0 to Red Sox
Game Takeaways

NS9 Postgame Show: Pirates Blanked 4-0 to Red Sox

Ryan Alexander· 12w ago
Our Takeaways from a Braxton Complete Game Shove Fest
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from a Braxton Complete Game Shove Fest

Ryan Alexander· 12w ago
Our Takeaways from Another Life loss Pirates
Game Takeaways

Our Takeaways from Another Life loss Pirates

Ryan Alexander· 12w ago
The NS9 Report—Can We Call It a Collapse
Analysis

The NS9 Report—Can We Call It a Collapse

Ryan Alexander· 13w ago

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