The Pirates were swept in Atlanta after another frustrating loss to the Braves, and this one falls heavily on the offense. Spencer Horwitz opened the game with a leadoff homer, Bubba Chandler gave the Pirates a strong outing behind Mason Montgomery as the opener, but the bats failed to capitalize on multiple chances.

Jim and DiNardo break down the missed opportunity in the third inning, Tyler Callihan’s rough day, the bullpen decision with Evan Sisk, why this loss is more about the offense than Don Kelly, and what Bubba Chandler can build off moving forward.

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The Pirates dropped their second straight game in Atlanta, falling 6-3 to the Braves as Braxton Ashcraft was hit harder than we’ve seen in a while. Jim and Tyler break down Ashcraft’s outing, why the starting pitching has become a concern over the last couple weeks, and how the bullpen at least kept the Pirates within reach again.

They also get into the offense’s chances against Spencer Strider, Tyler Callihan continuing to provide some useful at-bats, Oneil Cruz drawing three walks, Endy Rodriguez having a rough night, and Brandon Lowe leaving late after fouling a ball off his knee.

The Pirates now turn to Bubba Chandler with a chance to salvage the series and finish the road trip at 3-3 before returning home to face the Dodgers.Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, postgame shows, prospect talk, and more.

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Johan De Los Santos is one of the more exciting young names in the Pirates system right now.

Jim and Anthony Murphy break down the 17-year-old infielder’s early stateside performance, his advanced bat-to-ball skills, elite speed, defensive future, and why he is already starting to climb prospect lists. Murphy also shares what stood out from seeing De Los Santos live in Bradenton, including the approach, baseball IQ, and athleticism that make him such an interesting name to follow.

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Mitch Keller’s struggles continued at Truist Park as the Pirates dropped the series opener to the Braves after briefly taking a 3-1 lead. Keller allowed six runs in 4.2 innings, and while the bullpen kept the game from getting worse, the offense went quiet after a three-run third inning.

DiNardo and Ryan Alexander break down Keller’s recent stretch, why the rotation suddenly feels less stable, the thin margins with this pitching staff, the Pirates offense going silent against Martin Perez, and what the bullpen picture looks like right now.

Plus, North Shore Nine celebrates 10 years since the very first podcast and shares a little news about what’s coming next.

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Ken Rosenthal reported the Pirates are being aggressive in their search for bullpen help, and after another late collapse, it’s easy to see why. Alex Stumpf breaks down the current state of the bullpen, the lack of reliable internal answers, and why Pittsburgh may need to make a move sooner than later.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from one of their worst losses of the season with a much-needed win over the Houston Astros. Neil and Doug break down Jared Jones’ return, Carmen Mlodzinski’s strong bulk outing, Ryan O’Hearn continuing to produce, Oneil Cruz staying hot, and why this Pirates offense suddenly feels completely different.

They also discuss the Pirates taking two of three in Houston, the state of the lineup, the upcoming Braves series, and another Primanti Bros “Raise It” giveaway.

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Paul Skenes has been the most reliable arm the Pittsburgh Pirates have had, but this latest stretch has looked different. After allowing 15 runs, 13 earned, over his last four starts, Skenes once again failed to get through five innings against the Houston Astros despite throwing a career-high 109 pitches.

Alex Stumpf breaks down why this does not feel like panic time, but why it is fair to say Skenes looks slightly off for the first real time in his MLB career. From the missing splinker to the changeup location, sweeper command, deeper counts, defensive issues behind him, and what it could mean with a Dodgers start potentially looming, this episode of OffBeat takes a closer look at what is actually happening with the Pirates ace.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates had another huge night from the offense, including a grand slam from Henry Davis, three hits from Spencer Horwitz, and more production throughout the lineup. Somehow, it still was not enough.

Neil and Doug break down the Pirates’ brutal 11-9 loss to the Houston Astros, where the bullpen surrendered eight runs over the final two innings and turned what looked like another comfortable win into one of the worst losses of the season. The guys discuss the bullpen usage, Gregory Soto, Mason Montgomery, Johan Ramirez, Nick Gonzalez’s defense, Paul Skenes’ uneven outing, and why this kind of loss says a lot more about the roster than just one bad night.

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Alex Stumpf revisits the Pirates’ biggest offseason swing: the Brandon Lowe trade.

After Lowe homered against Mike Burrows and the Astros, it feels like the perfect time to look back at why this move mattered so much for Pittsburgh. The Pirates needed left-handed power, real lineup impact, and a win-now message to the clubhouse. Lowe has delivered all of that, while also helping make Pittsburgh a more serious landing spot for Ryan O’Hearn.

Alex breaks down how the trade came together, why the Pirates’ offseason may have looked very different without it, what Lowe’s power pace means historically, and why this move stands out as one of the rare aggressive Pirates trades aimed directly at winning right now.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed hot with another big offensive night, beating the Houston Astros and moving five games over .500. Neil and Doug break down the Pirates’ fourth straight win, Oneil Cruz’s huge three-run homer, Endy Rodriguez continuing to force his way into the lineup, Jake Mangum’s four-hit night, Brandon Lowe’s power, and an offense that keeps finding different ways to produce.

They also discuss Bubba Chandler’s uneven start, the value of the bullpen giving the Pirates length when needed, and the growing concern around Dennis Santana after another rough outing.

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