Pittsburgh Pirates fan media — analysis, takeaways, prospects, and the NS9 Report.
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After initially deeming the Pirates’ season over, Alex Stumpf notes their recent back-to-back series wins against Boston and Detroit. As they face a challenging nine-game road trip against the Dodgers, Padres, and Cardinals, the team’s future hinges on players like Oneil Cruz and Braxton Ashcraft amidst concerns over Paul Skenes.
Rafael Flores is gaining recognition in Pittsburgh. NS9LIVE! reviews the David Bednar trade, Oneil Cruz’s return from the IL, and concerns over Endy Rodríguez and the Pirates’ catching situation. The show also previews a challenging upcoming six-game road trip in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Rafael Flores Jr. is impressing the Pirates, having made franchise history by hitting two home runs off the bench. Analyst Alex Stumpf explores Flores’ offensive achievements, the areas needing improvement defensively, and the roles of Henry Davis, Endy Rodríguez, and Ryan O’Hearn in the team’s future plans for 2027.
The Pirates rallied in the 9th inning with two homers in a walkoff win to steal the series from the Tigers.
Termarr Johnson’s serious knee injury raises concerns for the Pirates as he requires ACL reconstruction. With Brandon Lowe’s uncertain future and a Rule 5 decision approaching, Pittsburgh’s succession plan for second base is now unclear. Alex Stumpf discusses Johnson’s prospects, 2027 options, and looming roster challenges on today’s OffBeat.
Braxton Ashcraft has proven to be the stopper and the ace of 2026 for the Pirates.
Carmen Mlodzinski seeks a starting pitcher role, yet his performance raises concerns. With a 2.15 ERA as a reliever versus a 5.85 ERA as a starter, Alex Stumpf discusses Mlodzinski’s mechanical issues and suggests the Pirates may need to rethink his utilization. For a complete analysis, watch OffBeat.
Carmen Mlodzinski was hit around hard again in his latest start as the Pirates dropped game one to the Tigers.
We dive into the Paul Skenes news of having his start pushed back in this week’s NS9 Report.
Paul Skenes requires more rest due to performance decline; Pirates should prioritize his recovery for future success.
The Pirates secured two of three victories against Boston to maintain their postseason aspirations. Monday’s Bucco Brew features discussion on Paul Skenes’ declining velocity, his additional recovery ahead of a Wednesday start, and comments from Ben Cherington. Additionally, updates on Oneil Cruz’s rehab and a preview of Detroit are included.
The Pirates finally ended the series loss streak and beat the Red Sox for their first series win since Cleveland.
