The Pirates dropped another series, Tommy Pham revealed vision issues are affecting his game, and at this point… it’s crystal clear Ben Cherington’s plan has completely failed. We break down the weekend series vs. the Rangers, dive into Pham’s eye problems and how they’ve impacted the lineup, and make the case that it’s officially time to move on from the Pirates’ GM.

Plus: minor league moves, Edward Florentino’s promotion, and why Esmerlyn Valdez needs to be in Altoona. We wrap with a Brewers preview and what’s at stake as the division slips further away.

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The bats finally came alive. The Pirates erupted for 8 runs in the Pittsburgh heat, snapping out of a slow start to take down the Rangers. Tommy Pham had his legacy game—two doubles after going nearly 60 days without an extra-base hit. Mitch Keller asked “what the hell?” after getting no run support in his starts.

Spencer Horwitz chipped in. Ke’Bryan Hayes looked sharp. And when Texas brought in Caleb Boushley to eat innings, the Pirates racked up 10 hits off him alone. As Jim put it: “Thank you, Rangers, for just giving this game away.”

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The Pirates drop another close one, falling 3–2 to the Rangers in a game filled with missed opportunities and defensive miscues and Tyler and Ryan break it down. Mitch Keller looked solid early but couldn’t escape the sixth, and the bullpen couldn’t hold the line. The offense went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, including back-to-back scoreless innings with chances to tie or take the lead. Oneil Cruz and Henry Davis drove in the only two runs, while Carmen Mlodzinski delivered a strong multi-inning relief outing.

We break it all down — from Frazier’s misplay to Cutch’s brutal strikeout sequence — and ask the big question: when is this team going to start cashing in?

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The Pirates fall flat again, losing 6-2 to the Rangers — and the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. is here to talk through the pain.

Anthony DiNardo and Neil break it all down:

If you’re fed up, you’re not alone. Join us as we vent, react, and try to make sense of whatever this is.

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After nearly 10 hours of chaos, rain delays, fan ejections, and a Paul Skenes gem, Jim and Tyler break down the Pirates’ wild extra-innings win over the Tigers. Powered by Primanti Brothers, this NS9 Postgame Show covers it all — from McCutchen’s continued brilliance to Dennis Santana swinging at fans. Oh, and we gave away sandwiches. Subscribe for unfiltered Pirates takes, sicko-level game recaps, and everything in between. You earned this one. Let’s ride.

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Afternoons with Ryan and Cody have seen better days. The boys break down the Pirates 9-2 loss in game 1 of the double header in Detroit. They discuss Andrew Heaney's worst outing of the season as his trade value continues to plummet. Tarik Skubal wasn't sharp himself, but still was good enough to limit this Pirates offense to two runs and pick up the win. Ryan and Cody also talked about Andrew McCutchen and how he keeps producing even at his age.

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Doug and Neil are back for another North Shore Nine Postgame Show, powered by Primanti Brothers, as the Pirates drop a 7–3 loss to the Tigers. They break down another brutal night of offense, Bailey Falter’s decent but unspectacular start, and Carmen Mlodzinski’s rough outing from the bullpen. The guys also dig into the return of Joey Bart and what it might mean for Henry Davis moving forward. Plus: Canario shows signs of life, Horwitz continues to struggle, and Pirates fans are left wondering — where’s the urgency Bob Nutting promised? It’s the same problems, same frustrations, and still no clear answers. Watch the full NS9 Postgame Show now and don’t forget to subscribe for more Pirates talk all season long.

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The Pirates drop another series — this time to the Cubs — and we’re breaking it all down to open the show. Then we shift gears and ask the big question: is it time to bring up help from Indianapolis? We debate whether Nick Yorke, Billy Cook, or even Jack Suwinski deserve a call-up to shake things up.

At the 35-minute mark, Anthony Murphy joins the show to talk Pirates prospects, spotlighting the biggest standouts from the past week across the farm system.

We wrap up with a preview of the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers — can the Bucs get back on track?

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The Pirates drop another close one to the Cubs, falling 3-2 in extra innings — and the frustration is setting in. DiNardo and Dougie Fresh break down the latest loss, from Mitch Keller’s solid-but-not-clutch outing to the offense once again vanishing in big spots. Is Keller ever going to figure out how to hold runners? And where’s the edge that other young arms like Skenes or Jared Jones seem to have? We also talk about predictable outcomes, betting the under, and the same old story playing out all over again.

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The Pirates fall 2-1 to the Cubs and the offense once again looks lost. DiNardo and Doug break it all down — from the lineup’s lifeless approach to how it feels like watching the same bad movie over and over. Is there any end in sight to the Pirates’ offensive struggles? We highlight the few bright spots, including another impressive start for Michael Burrows, and try to make sense of a team stuck in neutral.

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