◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .294 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 1.356 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEEsmerlyn Valdez 1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSigned RHP Griffin Stieg◆ON THE BUMPJared Jones: 0.82 ERA, 17 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned LHP Dakota Stone◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.309)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Liam O'Leary◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (138)

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MLB Trade Deadline Show - Pirates Trade David Bednar, Bailey Falter, and Taylor Rogers

Jul 31 · 01:13:08

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Episode Notes

The NS9 crew goes live to close out a chaotic MLB Trade Deadline! We react in real time as the Pittsburgh Pirates trade closer David Bednar to the Yankees and make several other key moves. Did Ben Cherington do enough? How do the returns for Bednar and Ke’Bryan Hayes stack up? What does it all mean for Mitch Keller’s future in Pittsburgh? We break down each deal, give instant reactions, and argue over whether the Pirates are finally embracing a rebuild—or just spinning their wheels. Subscribe for full analysis, honest takes, and everything you need to know about the Pirates’ 2025 deadline. Listen to the full show now and let us know what YOU think in the comments!