Hoist the Jolly Roger! Opening Day 2026 Is HERE – Final Roster, Lineup Locked & Season Outlook

Episode 3 - “7-5 and Climbing: Early 2026 Pirates Season Deep Dive”

🏴‍☠️ Episode 3 – 7-5 and Climbing: Early 2026 Pirates Season Deep Dive The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a hot 7-5 start and currently sit just one game back in the NL Central. From the Crow’s Nest at PNC Park, Eddie delivers an unfiltered breakdown of this exciting early-season surge. We dive deep into the standout performances fueling the Buccos’ momentum: * Offensive firepower from O’Neal Cruz, Ryan O'Hearn, Bryan Reynolds, Nick Gonzalez, Henry Davis, and the rest of the lineup * The rotation and bullpen led by Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, and company Plus: * Full recaps of the opening series against the Mets, Reds, Orioles, and Padres * Connor Griffin’s debut and extension news * Jared Triolo injury update * Why new manager Don Kelly already has this team playing with belief and swagger Honest analysis, bold takes, and pure Pirates passion—no filter, straight from the seats. If you’re riding with the Buccos in 2026, this is MUST-LISTEN territory. Drop your thoughts below: How high are you on this team right now? ⚾🏴‍☠️ Follow The Crow’s Nest Nine * YouTube: @TheCrowsNestNine * X / Twitter: @CrowsNest107589 * Facebook: The Crow’s Nest Nine * Substack: thecrowsnestnine.substack.com #PittsburghPirates #LetsGoBucs #PiratesBaseball #2026Season #PaulSkenes #OneilCruz #CrowNestNine

Hoist the Jolly Roger! Opening Day 2026 Is HERE – Final Roster, Lineup Locked & Season Outlook

🏴‍☠️ The Crow’s Nest Nine – Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast Episode 2: Opening Day 2026 is FINALLY HERE! Eddie breaks down the FINAL 2026 Opening Day roster and lineup spot-by-spot, the tough cuts (Griffin to Triple-A), Skenes getting the Opening Day start vs. the Mets, rotation outlook, first-month prediction (16-10?!), and why he’s STILL locked on 83-85 wins and a playoff push. Plus: historical throwback to those classic Pirates-Orioles World Series rivalries (1971 & 1979) and what it means for the home opener. Opening Day is here, yinz — the hope is real and the Jolly Roger is flying high! Grab an Iron City, turn it up, and let’s go Bucs! ⚾🏴‍☠️ 🔗 Listen ad-free on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (search “The Crow’s Nest Nine”) 🔗 Full episodes also on Anchor & everywhere podcasts live Socials & Contact: X → @CrowsNest107589 Facebook → The Crow’s Nest Nine Substack → thecrowsnestnine.substack.com Email → contactus@thecrowsnestnine.com New here? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your buddies — we’re building the best Pirates fan crew on the planet. #PittsburghPirates #OpeningDay2026 #Buccos #MLB2026 #PaulSkenes #PiratesBaseball

Episode 1: “Hoisting the Jolly Roger - A New Season on the Horizon”

Welcome to the Crow’s Nest Nine! This is our inaugural episode. We’ll introduce you to the host, Eddie, and provide some background information about him. We’ll delve into some Pirates history, discuss the offseason additions, projected lineups, and share my predictions for the upcoming season. If you have any questions or want to contact us, feel free to use our social media handles. Facebook - The Crow’s Nest Nine X - @CrowsNest107589 SubStack - @thecrowsnestnine E-Mail - contactus@thecrowsnestnine.com