Pirates 2026 MLB Draft Live: Pirates Select Derek Curiel 5th

NS9 Postgame Show: Merlyn Magic STRIKES! Pirates Beat Brewers 7-6

Cody and Nate breakdown the action from game one of saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers. Esmerlyn Valdez is th story today as he drove in 6 runs as well as his first career grand slam! 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 2026 MLB Draft Live: Pirates Select Derek Curiel 5th

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, surprising the entire NS9 crew. After setting the stage for Pittsburgh’s selection, we jump directly to the pick and provide our immediate reaction. We break down Curiel’s elite contact skills, ability to remain in center field, limited power and whether the Pirates passed on players with greater upside. Anthony Murphy of Bucs On Deck also joins the show to evaluate Curiel, discuss how quickly he could move through the system and grade the selection. Subscribe to Bucs On Deck: https://bucsondeck.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates 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.

Duce Gourson Scouting Report | Pirates Prospect Breakdown

Duce Gourson may not have one standout tool, but the Pirates infield prospect continues to do everything necessary to help his team win. Jim and Anthony Murphy break down Gourson’s plate discipline, defensive versatility, smart baserunning and potential path to Pittsburgh. Could the former ninth-round pick eventually become a valuable utility player for the Pirates? Subscribe to Bucs On Deck for more Pirates prospect and MLB Draft coverage: 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.

BREAKING: Pirates Trade No. 34 Pick in Surprise Deal With White Sox

The Pirates shocked everyone the night before the 2026 MLB Draft, trading the No. 34 overall pick and left-handed pitching prospect Jaden Woods to the Chicago White Sox for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert. On this emergency episode, we break down what Pittsburgh is getting, what it gave up, how Gonzalez fits into the infield, whether Eisert can help the bullpen and what losing the No. 34 pick means for the Pirates’ draft strategy. Did Ben Cherington make a smart aggressive move, or did the Pirates surrender too much value? Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates 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.

Why Mitch Keller Can’t Get Left-Handed Hitters Out

Mitch Keller lasted just three innings against the Atlanta Braves as his season-long struggles against left-handed hitters continued. Alex Stumpf examines Keller’s extreme platoon splits, the mechanical issues potentially affecting his arsenal and why neither the cutter nor changeup has provided a reliable answer. Can Keller make the necessary adjustments during the All-Star break, or has his decline become another major problem for the Pirates’ pitching staff? 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.