The latest Bucco Brew dives into whether the Pittsburgh Pirates are closer to competing than many realize. Jim and DiNardo break down the state of the roster, from the young core’s development to the impact of recent moves, while also questioning if the front office has done enough to push the team toward contention. The guys touch on pitching depth, offensive inconsistencies, and what needs to change for the Pirates to take the next step.

It’s a lively back-and-forth that mixes analysis with fan perspective, giving Bucs fans plenty to think about heading into the stretch run.

Watch the full discussion and join the conversation on whether this team is building toward real success or still spinning its wheels.

The Pirates sit at 49-51 after 100 games in the Don Kelly Era. Are they closer to competing than it looks like?

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Jim and Cody recap the Pirates’ 5–2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway. Mitch Keller delivered a strong start with seven strikeouts and no earned runs, but defensive miscues and a disastrous inside-the-park homer flipped the game. The guys dig into Henry Davis’ continued offensive struggles despite his defensive growth, wasted scoring chances with runners on base, and Alexander Canario’s rare big day capped by a homer over the Green Monster. They also hit on bullpen concerns, Don Kelly’s 100th game as manager, and the bigger picture of how the Pirates’ pitching staff is shaping up for 2026.

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The Pirates hammered the Red Sox, 10–3, at Fenway—Pittsburgh’s second straight win in Boston to clinch the series. The 10 runs tied the most the Red Sox have allowed at Fenway this season. Pittsburgh trailed, took the lead, gave it back, then rallied again, scoring in multiple innings. Team totals: 12 hits, 7 walks, 9 strikeouts; every Pirate recorded a hit, and five players had an RBI.

On the mound, Johan Oviedo worked 5.0 innings (3 H, 3 BB, 6 K, 2 ER). The bullpen held it down afterward. We noted managing workloads down the stretch—as we saw Mike Burrows pitch 2 in relief today, while Braxton Ashcraft remains in the rotation and Bubba Chandler could be an option.

At the plate, Oneil Cruz homered for the 19th time this seaosn.. Multi-hit nights included Andrew McCutchen (10 hits in his last 8 games) and Nick Gonzales, and Spencer Horwitz. Jared Triolo reached four times via hit, walk, HBP, and error.

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The Pirates rallied late in Boston to beat the Red Sox 4–2, spoiling rookie Payton Tolle’s debut. Neil and DiNardo break down the marquee matchup of Paul Skenes vs. Tolle: Skenes didn’t have his very best but stayed icy—6 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 6 K on 95 pitches—working through some shaky defense (rough night for IKF, and a drop in CF) and a Roman Anthony homer. Andrew McCutchen carried the offense (3-for-3, BB, two doubles) with the go-ahead two-run double, while Nick Gonzales chipped in two hits.

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Bucs talk, big maps, bigger vibes. Tonight we break down Stephen J. Nesbitt’s fresh MLB realignment proposal—what changes, what sacred rivalries stay intact, and why his map could actually work.

Then we dive into Bubba Chandler’s first two big-league showings: a four-inning SAVE in his debut and four scoreless for his first MLB WIN—with eight whiffs and triple-digit heaters in outing No. 2. What’s his role the rest of 2025?

We’ll also zoom out on the Pirates’ past week and what’s real vs. noise as the push continues. (Hint: the arrow’s pointing up.)

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The Pirates and Cardinals wrapped up their 2025 season series, and Neil and Doug break it all down on tonight’s Postgame Show Powered by Primanti’s. The guys vent about the all-too-familiar script: Braxton Ashcraft shoved, but the bats disappeared and the bullpen collapsed late. They dig into Yohan Ramirez’s disastrous outing, the shaky trust level with Colin Holderman, and the larger issue of bullpen construction under this front office.

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Tyler and Jim discussed today's Pirates win against the Cardinals. Bubba Chandler threw 4 scoreless innings in relief. He became one of five pitchers to earn a save and win in his first two Major League games. Tommy Pham was all the Pirates needed offensively with a two run single.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Cardinals 8–3 and the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. has it all covered! Jim and Tyler break down a huge night for the Bucs, starting with a first-inning explosion that put St. Louis away early. Mitch Keller delivered a much-needed bounce-back start with 9 strikeouts, while Henry Davis showed flashes with a long at-bat capped by a homer and a highlight defensive play.

We also dive into Jared Triolo’s scorching stretch at shortstop, Kyle Nicolas’ emergence as a reliable bullpen arm, and the surprising rise of Isaac Madsen. Plus, plenty of laughs along the way—including some Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce talk and another round of Ryan’s FanDuel misfires.

The Pirates now lead the season series over the Cardinals and sit just one win away from clinching it. Stick around to the end for our Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaway winners and a look ahead to tomorrow’s matchup with Sonny Gray.

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The Pirates blew a 4–1 lead and dropped a frustrating 7–6 loss to the Cardinals, and DiNardo and Neil are here to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros.

We dive into the collapse: from Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz's back to back homers to Alec Burleson’s big night, and Andrew Heaney's terrible performance that turned the tide. The guys vent about how the Pirates let this one slip away, the decisions that hurt them, and why losing to the Cardinals always stings worse.

There’s plenty of raw emotion, analysis, and fan frustration in this one — the kind of postgame therapy session Pirates fans know all too well.

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Get to know Pirates No. 11 prospect Sammy Stafura—acquired in the Ke’Bryan Hayes deadline deal—as he walks us through a whirlwind month: getting traded, reporting to Bradenton, and earning a quick bump to Greensboro. Sammy shares how he found out about the trade, first impressions of the Pirates’ player-development system, and whether a jump in swing rate is by design or just the sample talking.

We also dig into the person behind the prospect: New York baseball roots (Mets or Yankees?), players he models, two songs he’d queue up to skip Jim’s Taylor Swift pick, first word that comes to mind when he hears “Pittsburgh,” Skyline vs. Primanti Bros, a niche food from home he misses, and what he’s like off the field. We wrap on goals for the final weeks of the season and what Pirates fans can expect next.

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