Pirates Midseason Report Card: Who’s Passing and Who’s Failing?

Billy Cook LEGACY GAME Powers Pirates Past Guardians 7-1

Billy Cook delivered an unforgettable performance as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 to take the series. Cook collected three hits, drove in a run, stole a base and threw a runner out at home, while Paul Skenes allowed just one run with eight strikeouts across seven innings. Jim and Nate break down the surprising lineup production, outstanding defense, Esmerlyn Valdez’s latest home run and the Pirates heading to New York at 52-48. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates coverage throughout the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pirates Bullpen Ruins Khristian Curtis' Dazzling Debut

Khristian Curtis delivered five scoreless innings in an outstanding MLB debut, but the Pirates bullpen completely wasted it. DiNardo and Nathan react to another brutal collapse against the Cleveland Guardians, the continued struggles of Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto, Don Kelly’s bullpen decisions and a defense that failed to help its pitchers. 0:00 Another bullpen collapse 4:20 A bullpen with no identity 9:10 Where was Wilber Dotel? 12:42 Khristian Curtis shines in his debut 17:16 Quiet offense and costly defense 20:05 Paul Skenes gets the series finale Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Jones Dominates as Pirates Crush Guardians, 7-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates opened Saturday’s doubleheader with a convincing 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Jared Jones delivered another dominant performance, striking out nine over five innings while allowing just one run. Newly acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez crushed a 428-foot, two-run homer, while Esmerlyn Valdez and Nick Gonzales also went deep. Carmen Mlodzinski followed Jones with three scoreless innings as the Pirates extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 51-47. Jim and Tyler break down the complete victory from Progressive Field. The NS9 Postgame Show is presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Levi Sterling Scouting Report | Pirates Prospect Breakdown

Levi Sterling remains one of the most intriguing young pitchers in the Pirates’ farm system. Jim and Anthony Murphy break down the 19-year-old right-hander’s deep arsenal, improved results with Bradenton and the development that could determine his future. Can Sterling add the velocity needed to become a legitimate starting pitching prospect, or does his current profile point toward the back of a major-league rotation? Subscribe to the Bucs On Deck Substack for daily coverage of the entire Pirates organization: https://bucsondeck.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates Need Paul Skenes to Be an Ace Again

The Pirates entered the season believing an average offense would be enough if their starting pitching carried the team. Instead, the offense has exceeded expectations while the rotation has been closer to average. Alex Stumpf explains why Pittsburgh needs Paul Skenes to take control in the second half, pitch deeper into games and give the Pirates a true ace as they fight for a National League Wild Card spot. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Alex’s Book Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.