Jim Rosati
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Dan Szymborski Reveals ZiPS Projections for the 2026 Pirates
Dan Szymborski discusses the optimistic 2026 Pirates projections on WNS9+, highlighting Konnor Griffin’s potential, the team’s rotation, lineup concerns, and offseason upgrade targets l…
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The 2026 ZiPS projections are here… and we brought on
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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Well now my Twitter is suspended 😑
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Well now my Twitter is suspended 😑
The 2026 ZiPS projections are here… and we brought on
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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Dan Szymborski Reveals ZiPS Projections for the 2026 Pirates
Dan Szymborski discusses the optimistic 2026 Pirates projections on WNS9+, highlighting Konnor Griffin’s potential, the team’s rotation, lineup concerns, and offseason upgrade targets l…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The 2026 ZiPS projections are here… and we brought on
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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@dszymborski.fangraphs.com to break it all down.
Konnor Griffin comps. Paul Skenes comps. What the Pirates actually need this offseason. All of it.
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Day 3 of being locked out of twitter.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Day 3 of being locked out of twitter.
Emergency pod. The Pirates dropped ELEVEN roster moves, Jeff Passan says they’re “in on” everybody, and Jim and Tyler sort through all of it.
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Breaking: Pirates Make 11 Roster Moves to Prep for Rule 5 Draft (Also – “In On Kyle Schwarber!”)
The Pirates made significant roster changes; Jim and Tyler discuss trades, Rule 5 moves, and player losses in a concise podcast.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Emergency pod. The Pirates dropped ELEVEN roster moves, Jeff Passan says they’re “in on” everybody, and Jim and Tyler sort through all of it.
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Day 2 of being locked out of my Twitter account.
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Day 2 of being locked out of my Twitter account.
Twitter account just got hacked. What’s going on here?
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Twitter account just got hacked. What’s going on here?
🚨New Podcast Alert!
Doug filled in for DiNardo on Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea to talk about some recent Pirates news and break down the imminent Rule 5 related roster moves prior to Tuesday's deadline.
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Doug filled in for DiNardo on Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea to talk about some recent Pirates news and break down the imminent Rule 5 related roster moves prior to Tuesday's deadline.
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Who Should The Pirates Protect From Rule 5 Draft?
The newest episode of Bucco Brew covers a surprisingly eventful weekend for Pirates fans, starting with College GameDay giving the team some national attention and Pat McAfee calling out Bob Nuttin…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🚨New Podcast Alert!
Doug filled in for DiNardo on Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea to talk about some recent Pirates news and break down the imminent Rule 5 related roster moves prior to Tuesday's deadline.
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Doug filled in for DiNardo on Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea to talk about some recent Pirates news and break down the imminent Rule 5 related roster moves prior to Tuesday's deadline.
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🚨New NS9LIVE! is up.
Baseball America says it’s “hard for the Pirates to fail” with Skenes & Konnor Griffin… Cherington says they’ve got “flexibility” to spend… and now there’s a wild Skenes/Yankees rumor floating around.
We got into all of it tonight. northshorenine.com/2025/11/12/t...
Baseball America says it’s “hard for the Pirates to fail” with Skenes & Konnor Griffin… Cherington says they’ve got “flexibility” to spend… and now there’s a wild Skenes/Yankees rumor floating around.
We got into all of it tonight. northshorenine.com/2025/11/12/t...
The Window Is Opening — Will the Pirates Actually Spend to Match It?
NS9LIVE analyzed significant news regarding the Pirates offseason, focusing on prospects Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin, spending flexibility, and a rumor about Skenes wanting to join the Yankees.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🚨New NS9LIVE! is up.
Baseball America says it’s “hard for the Pirates to fail” with Skenes & Konnor Griffin… Cherington says they’ve got “flexibility” to spend… and now there’s a wild Skenes/Yankees rumor floating around.
We got into all of it tonight. northshorenine.com/2025/11/12/t...
Baseball America says it’s “hard for the Pirates to fail” with Skenes & Konnor Griffin… Cherington says they’ve got “flexibility” to spend… and now there’s a wild Skenes/Yankees rumor floating around.
We got into all of it tonight. northshorenine.com/2025/11/12/t...
🚨 New Episode 🚨
Eric Longenhagen joins us to break down the Pirates’ farm system — who’s rising, who’s stalling, and what it means for the future in Pittsburgh.
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Eric Longenhagen joins us to break down the Pirates’ farm system — who’s rising, who’s stalling, and what it means for the future in Pittsburgh.
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Eric Longenhagen Sits Down To Talk Pirates Prospects Update
Eric Longenhagen analyzes the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system, detailing rising prospects like Konnor Griffin and discussing development timelines, tools, and organizational depth affecting t…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🚨 New Episode 🚨
Eric Longenhagen joins us to break down the Pirates’ farm system — who’s rising, who’s stalling, and what it means for the future in Pittsburgh.
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Eric Longenhagen joins us to break down the Pirates’ farm system — who’s rising, who’s stalling, and what it means for the future in Pittsburgh.
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Luis Ortiz has been arrested in connection with an alleged pitch-fixing and betting scheme.
Plus: Tony Blanco Jr. wins the AFL HR Derby.
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Plus: Tony Blanco Jr. wins the AFL HR Derby.
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Luis Ortiz Arrested in MLB Betting Scandal — Baseball’s Dark Story
In the latest Bucco Brew episode, the hosts discuss the indictments of Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase for pitch-fixing, highlight Tony Blanco Jr. and Esmerlyn Valdez’s performances, and announ…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Luis Ortiz has been arrested in connection with an alleged pitch-fixing and betting scheme.
Plus: Tony Blanco Jr. wins the AFL HR Derby.
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Plus: Tony Blanco Jr. wins the AFL HR Derby.
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What do the Pirates need to do this offseason to actually compete in 2026?
John Perrotto, Jose Negron, Platinum Key, and Dougie Fresh joined The Point to debate Griffin’s timeline, a possible Keller trade, & realistic FA moves.
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John Perrotto, Jose Negron, Platinum Key, and Dougie Fresh joined The Point to debate Griffin’s timeline, a possible Keller trade, & realistic FA moves.
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What Do The Pirates Need To Do This Offseason To Compete In 2026?
The latest episode of The Point discusses the Pirates’ offseason strategies, including prospect promotion, potential trades, and free agent targets, emphasizing the need for urgency from mana…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
What do the Pirates need to do this offseason to actually compete in 2026?
John Perrotto, Jose Negron, Platinum Key, and Dougie Fresh joined The Point to debate Griffin’s timeline, a possible Keller trade, & realistic FA moves.
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John Perrotto, Jose Negron, Platinum Key, and Dougie Fresh joined The Point to debate Griffin’s timeline, a possible Keller trade, & realistic FA moves.
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🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨
The Pirates just made 11 roster moves ahead of free agency.
Jim and DiNardo break it all down.
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The Pirates just made 11 roster moves ahead of free agency.
Jim and DiNardo break it all down.
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BREAKING: Pirates Shakeup Roster Ahead of Free Agency
The Pirates made eleven roster changes before free agency, discussed in an emergency podcast, including player claims, waivers, and roster additions.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨
The Pirates just made 11 roster moves ahead of free agency.
Jim and DiNardo break it all down.
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The Pirates just made 11 roster moves ahead of free agency.
Jim and DiNardo break it all down.
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🚨 New NS9LIVE! 🚨
Barry Bonds, waivers, and homers—this week’s NS9LIVE had it all.
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Barry Bonds, waivers, and homers—this week’s NS9LIVE had it all.
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Is It Finally Time to Let Barry Bonds Into Cooperstown?
Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame candidacy is debated in NS9LIVE, alongside discussions on recent Pirates roster moves and upcoming Fall League events, evoking nostalgia.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🚨 New NS9LIVE! 🚨
Barry Bonds, waivers, and homers—this week’s NS9LIVE had it all.
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Barry Bonds, waivers, and homers—this week’s NS9LIVE had it all.
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New NS9 episode!
MLB Pipeline’s @samdykstramilb.bsky.social joins the show to break down the Pirates’ top prospects.
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MLB Pipeline’s @samdykstramilb.bsky.social joins the show to break down the Pirates’ top prospects.
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Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline Provides End Of Season Update On Pirates Prospects
Sam Dykstra analyzes Pirates’ prospects for 2025, highlighting Griffin, Barco, Chandler, Valdez, and Blanco’s potential. Watch or listen now.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New NS9 episode!
MLB Pipeline’s @samdykstramilb.bsky.social joins the show to break down the Pirates’ top prospects.
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MLB Pipeline’s @samdykstramilb.bsky.social joins the show to break down the Pirates’ top prospects.
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Are the Dodgers ruining baseball… or just playing the system better than everyone else?
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The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball — Or Are They?
The latest Bucco Brew episode debates if the Dodgers are ruining baseball or exploiting a flawed system, discussing payroll disparities, potential salary caps, and the Pirates’ offseason outl…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Are the Dodgers ruining baseball… or just playing the system better than everyone else?
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Derek Shelton to the Twins. Bill Murphy to the Pirates. John Baker out.
We broke it all down on this week’s NS9LIVE — plus some Young Bucs talk and what’s next for the offseason.
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We broke it all down on this week’s NS9LIVE — plus some Young Bucs talk and what’s next for the offseason.
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Pirates Hire Bill Murphy as Pitching Coach, Derek Shelton Takes Over Twins
The latest NS9LIVE! episode covered Pirates news, including Derek Shelton’s new role with the Twins, Bill Murphy’s coaching impact, and updates on roster changes and Young Bucs Award wi…
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October 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Derek Shelton to the Twins. Bill Murphy to the Pirates. John Baker out.
We broke it all down on this week’s NS9LIVE — plus some Young Bucs talk and what’s next for the offseason.
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We broke it all down on this week’s NS9LIVE — plus some Young Bucs talk and what’s next for the offseason.
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Baseball America’s Jesus Cano joined us at the Arizona Fall League to talk Pirates prospects.
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Baseball America’s Jesus Cano Talks Pirates Prospects in the Arizona Fall League
Jesús Canó discussed the Pirates’ prospects in the Arizona Fall League, highlighting Valdez, Blanco Jr., and others, and affirmed that the team’s farm system is improving significantly.…
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October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Baseball America’s Jesus Cano joined us at the Arizona Fall League to talk Pirates prospects.
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The Nationals poached Justin Horowitz.
We break down what his departure means for Pittsburgh, how his drafts reshaped the system, and why payroll chatter is heating up again.
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We break down what his departure means for Pittsburgh, how his drafts reshaped the system, and why payroll chatter is heating up again.
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Pirates Lose Rising Front Office Star Justin Horowitz to Nationals
The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses the Washington Nationals hiring Justin Horowitz as Assistant GM, impacting the Pirates’ front office. Hosts analyze his draft successes and the Pirates…
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October 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The Nationals poached Justin Horowitz.
We break down what his departure means for Pittsburgh, how his drafts reshaped the system, and why payroll chatter is heating up again.
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We break down what his departure means for Pittsburgh, how his drafts reshaped the system, and why payroll chatter is heating up again.
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We spent three days in the desert — and found baseball’s best-kept secret.
From meeting Pirates fans in Phoenix to watching Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. mash in the AFL, this trip had it all.
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From meeting Pirates fans in Phoenix to watching Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. mash in the AFL, this trip had it all.
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The Arizona Fall League – “Baseball’s Best Kept Secret”
Bucco Brew is back from the desert with a full recap of our trip to the Arizona Fall League, baseball’s best-kept secret. Anthony and Jim share stories from the stands, talk about meeting fans in P…
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October 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We spent three days in the desert — and found baseball’s best-kept secret.
From meeting Pirates fans in Phoenix to watching Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. mash in the AFL, this trip had it all.
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From meeting Pirates fans in Phoenix to watching Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. mash in the AFL, this trip had it all.
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Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. keep raking in the desert 🌵⚾️
Both Pirates prospects reached base multiple times — and Blanco Jr. delivered the game-winning knock.
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Both Pirates prospects reached base multiple times — and Blanco Jr. delivered the game-winning knock.
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Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. Continue To Provide Offense | NS9 AFL Day 3 Recap
Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. led Salt River to a comeback victory in Day 3 of the Arizona Fall League with key performances.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. keep raking in the desert 🌵⚾️
Both Pirates prospects reached base multiple times — and Blanco Jr. delivered the game-winning knock.
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Both Pirates prospects reached base multiple times — and Blanco Jr. delivered the game-winning knock.
Watch/Listen to our full Day 3 Recap from Goodyear: northshorenine.com/2025/10/19/e...
DiNardo caught up with Tony Blanco Jr. to talk about how hard he hits the ball and his start to the AFL.
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Tony Blanco Jr. Talks His Exit Velocity, Approach, & Hot Start To The Arizona Fall League
DiNardo catches up with Tony Blanco Jr. to talk about his Arizona Fall League slate.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DiNardo caught up with Tony Blanco Jr. to talk about how hard he hits the ball and his start to the AFL.
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DiNardo caught up with Esmerlyn Valdez to talk about his hot start in the Arizona Fall League.
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Esmerlyn Valdez Talks His Hot Start In The Arizona Fall League
Esmerlyn Valdez talks to NS9 about his hot start in the Arizona Fall League.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
DiNardo caught up with Esmerlyn Valdez to talk about his hot start in the Arizona Fall League.
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Tony Blanco Jr. hit a 120.4 mph rocket — the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history 😳
We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.
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We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.
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Tony Blanco Jr. Hits the 15th Hardest Ball In Statcast Era | Arizona Fall League Day 2 Recap
Tony Blanco Jr. excelled on Day 2 of the Arizona Fall League, hitting a 120.4 mph double while demonstrating patience and skill.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tony Blanco Jr. hit a 120.4 mph rocket — the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history 😳
We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.
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We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.
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