◆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)

NS9 Postgame Show

Paul Skenes Lasts 0.2 Innings In Opening Day 11-7 Loss To Mets

Mar 26 · 33:23

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Episode Notes

The 2026 season is underway, and the Pirates wasted no time delivering chaos. Doug and DiNardo react to an ugly 11-7 Opening Day loss to the Mets, headlined by a shocking early exit from Paul Skenes, defensive issues that immediately raised concerns, and a bullpen performance that couldn’t stop the bleeding. They break down Oneil Cruz’s rough day in the field, the walks piling up on the mound, and why so many of the Pirates’ biggest question marks showed up in Game 1.